Manitoba Public Insurance customers using pre-authorized credit card payments will no longer be able to use that kind of payment starting May 24th.
MPI media relations coordinator Brian Smiley says there are a number of reasons for making this decision.
The change will save MPI about 2 million dollars a year, and because of security concerns for the customer.
The money will be saved because they were looking to upgrade the system which would have cost 2.5 million dollars, they will also save money from credit card fees and other fees associated with credit cards.
Affected customers have a few options, they can make arrangements through their financial institution to do pre-authorized payments through their bank, they can make payments through MPI’s four pay plan which includes quarterly payments, or customers can make a one-time payment for the year.
Customers will be able to use their credit card to make payments, but they'll have to go to an Autopac agent, or go to MPI’s website on payment functions.
Those affected by the change will be notified in early April.
