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Northwestern Energy
HQ: Butte, MT
Legal name
Northwestern Energy
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Northwestern Energy Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service - Montana Main | 888-467-2669 |
| Customer Service - South Dakota/Nebraska | 800-245-6977 |
| Pay by Phone - English | 833-970-2262 |
| Pay by Phone - Spanish | 833-970-2263 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: northwesternenergy.com/customer-service · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About Northwestern Energy
NorthWestern Energy is a public utility company providing regulated electric and natural gas distribution, transmission, and energy supply to residential and commercial customers across Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. It serves approximately 718,000 customers across its service territories.
Northwestern Energy bills commonly include electric charges (generation, transmission, and distribution), natural gas charges (commodity and delivery), base service fees, and applicable taxes and regulatory surcharges. Deferit is unaffiliated with Northwestern Energy.
How to Pay Your Northwestern Energy Bill
- Online: One-time payment at https://ipn2.paymentus.com/rotp/nwee; free with checking/savings account or $2.75 fee with credit/debit card.
- Phone: Call 833-970-2262 for English or 833-970-2263 for Spanish to check balance and make payments anytime.
- Auto-Pay: Enroll at https://myaccount.northwesternenergy.com/NWESSP/Index.aspx for direct debit from checking, savings, or credit/debit account.
- Mail: Send check or money order to NorthWestern Energy, 11 E. Park St., Butte, MT 59701-1711.
- In-Person: Visit walk-in customer service centers or any participating Western Union Quick Collect location via https://www.northwesternenergy.com/service-and-payment-locations.
- Online: Use your bank or credit union bill pay service to pay directly.
- Online: Sign up for Pay by Text through My Energy Account at https://myaccount.northwesternenergy.com/NWESSP/Index.aspx; $2.75 fee for credit/debit card.
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Payment Methods & Addresses
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: northwesternenergy.com/pay-your-bill ·northwesternenergy.com/customer-service.
Need to split your Northwestern Energy bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: northwesternenergy.com.
| Northwestern Energy payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check Northwestern Energy's online account, payment portal, or customer support team for available payment arrangement options. | Sign up, take a picture of your bill, and Deferit pays it on your behalf. Online or in app. |
| Maximum split | If Northwestern Energy offers payment arrangements, limits are set by Northwestern Energy based on your account status. We couldn't verify a published maximum split. | 4 installments, once every two weeks, up to your Deferit balance |
| Eligibility & approval | Decided by Northwestern Energy at request time based on account status | Monthly Deferit membership, no lock-ins. Cancel anytime. |
| Fees & interest | Fees and interest were not published in the sources reviewed. Check Northwestern Energy's payment portal or support team before setting up an arrangement. | Monthly Deferit membership plus a $0.99 processing fee per bill. No interest. No late fees on eligible Deferit memberships.* |
| If you miss a payment | Missed-payment consequences are set by Northwestern Energy and may include late fees, service interruption, or collection activity depending on your account. | You can reschedule a repayment date in the app before it's due. Late fees may apply depending on your Deferit membership.* |
| Works for | Northwestern Energy bills only | Northwestern Energy and most other US household bills |
| Learn more → |
*No late fees feature included with Max and Ultra memberships. Installments on the Lite membership may incur late fees if overdue. See Membership terms for details.
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Common Questions About Northwestern Energy
Can I use Deferit to pay my Northwestern Energy bill? ›
Yes. Enter your Northwestern Energy bill amount in Deferit and we pay Northwestern Energy in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does Northwestern Energy accept? ›
Northwestern Energy typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit northwesternenergy.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does Northwestern Energy offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit Northwestern Energy's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my Northwestern Energy bill on time? ›
Contact Northwestern Energy directly to ask about payment arrangements or hardship assistance programs. Deferit can also help — split your bill into 4 payments to ease the immediate financial pressure.
Updated: June 2026