Understanding Your New Look Account
The following is an image that includes captions to help you read your Fixed Charges Account.
Use the tab key to move through each item in the invoice, alternatively you can click on the highlighted sections of the image to see information relating to this section.
1 - Account Type
Your account type is located at the top of your Tax Invoice.
2 - Consolidated Account Number
Your Consolidated Account Number appears under our address at the top right of the Tax Invoice.
Please have this handy when making an enquiry.
3 - Overdue
Amount is overdue and is payable immediately.
4 - Customer Details
Your Customer Details are located at the top left of the Tax Invoice.
If these are not correct, please notify us:
call 1800 013 357
email reception@gmwater.com.au or
use our online Update Your Details form
5 - Payment Options
Payment options shown below the Consolidated Account Number and Amount Due Now.
Payment options include:
Option 1: Early payment with a 2% discount*
Option 2: In full with no discount
Option 3: Eight instalments – with the first payment due by 16 September to be eligible to pay by instalments
Monthly direct debit – ask us how to sign up for this.
* Please note any overdue amounts must be paid immediately to be eligible for the discount.
Invoices can be paid electronically through EzyBill.
If these payment options are not suitable, please contact us and we can discuss other flexible payment options.
6 - Overdue and Interest
Overdue and interest amounts are at the top of the Summary of Charges section.
Please note interest may be charged on amounts not paid by the due date. If you have a payment plan in place, interest will not be payable on overdue account balances.
Overdue amounts are not eligible for the 2% discount.
7 - Summary of Account
Summary of account amounts are below the Overdue and Interest amounts in the Summary of Charges section.
These are the accounts that are consolidated under this Consolidated Account Number.
For more details regarding these accounts refer to the second page of the account.
8 - Payment Methods
At the base of your invoice there are some of the different payment methods available for you to use to pay your account. More methods can be found on the back of your invoice.
Important Information for all Customers
Early Payment Discount
For accounts paid on, or prior to the early payment date a 2% discount will be applied.
Concessions
There is a Victorian Government concession of 50 per cent (to a maximum of $177.05 for 2022/23) available on Fixed Charges Accounts for eligible concession card holders upon application.
To be eligible, you must hold a Pensioner Concession Card (Centrelink or Veterans’ Affairs), a Health Care Card (Centrelink) or a Gold Card (Veterans’ Affairs).
You can only claim a concession on your principal place of residence.
Instalments
Customers can elect to pay their fixed charges account by instalments. Instalments are spread over eight consecutive months. Instalments for fixed accounts start on 16 September with the final payment due 16 April.
Reminder notices will only be sent via SMS. Please ensure your contact details are up to date.
(Note any overdue amounts are payable immediately)
MyGMW
An easy way to pay with MyGMW. MyGMW is an easy online tool, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which will allow you to manage your GMW account. Go to www.gmwater.com.au and click the MyGMW link.
Paying by credit card
You are welcome to use Visa or Mastercard. You can pay through the MyGMW online portal or phone 1300 558 729 and follow the prompts.
Paying by direct debit
If you wish to pay by direct debit, head to our website (as above) and follow the links through the MyGMW link. We require you to fill out the Direct Debit Request Application Form.
If you have trouble completing this form, please give our Contact Centre a ring on 1800 013 357.
Receive your notices electronically
eNotices and BPAY View enables you to receive your bill notices electronically rather than through the mail. Not only does this allow you to receive your notice quicker than via the post, once you have signed up you can also view previous notices sent.
Flexible Payment Arrangements
Other options we can offer include:
Flexible payment plans
Payment extensions
Direct debit instalments
Information about government pensioner concessions
Information about accredited financial and health support.
If you would like more information about our flexible payment plans, please call our GMW Contact Centre on 1800 013 357.