Biller name
NW Natural
HQ: Portland, OR
Legal name
Northwest Natural Gas Company
Website
Deferit is unaffiliated with NW Natural
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NW Natural Account & Billing Support
| Department | Number / Channel |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Main | 800-422-4012 |
| Customer Service (Portland) | 503-226-4211 |
| Emergency / Outage | 800-882-3377 |
| TTY | 711 |
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: nwnatural.com/contact-us · current departmental phone numbers and hours of operation.
About NW Natural
NW Natural traces its origins to 1859 when Portland Gas Light Company began operations. The company transitioned from manufactured gas to natural gas in the 1950s, closing its last gas plant in 1957.
NW Natural bills commonly include monthly service charges, consumption charges per cubic feet or therms, seasonal demand adjustments, transmission and distribution fees, and fuel cost adjustments. Deferit is unaffiliated with NW Natural.
How to Pay Your NW Natural Bill
- With Deferit: pay now and split into 4 installments, once every two weeks. Learn more →
Need to split your NW Natural bill into installments?
Retrieved June 2026 · Source: nwnatural.com.
| NW Natural payment arrangement |  Deferit | |
|---|---|---|
| How to access | Check NW Natural'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 NW Natural offers payment arrangements, limits are set by NW Natural 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 NW Natural 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 NW Natural'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 NW Natural 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 | NW Natural bills only | NW Natural 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.
Pay your NW Natural bill with Deferit
Earn 2% cashback on every bill, redeemed off your next payment. No subscription fee.
Common Questions About NW Natural
Can I use Deferit to pay my NW Natural bill? ›
Yes. Enter your NW Natural bill amount in Deferit and we pay NW Natural in full right away. You repay us in 4 bi-weekly installments.
What payment methods does NW Natural accept? ›
NW Natural typically accepts online payments via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. Visit nwnatural.com or contact their support team for the most up-to-date options.
Does NW Natural offer autopay? ›
Most billers offer automatic payment to help avoid late fees. Visit NW Natural's website or app to check whether autopay is available and how to enroll.
What do I do if I can't pay my NW Natural bill on time? ›
Contact NW Natural 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