TO PAY DUES VIA INTERNET:

Prior to going to the Web site, decide if you want to pay by credit card or by debiting your checking or savings account (please be advised some banks do not allow direct debits (ACH) to Money Market or NOW accounts because of the limited number of transactions per month/quarterly).   Have the credit card or bank account information ready when you go to the Web site.

1

Go to the IBEW # 134 Web site WWW.Local134.com, and click the �ONLINE PAYMENT� button.

2

Enter your social security # where indicated (without dashes); omit password if you�re a new user and click on �Login�.   For your information only, feel free to review the Privacy Policy by clicking on it before you �Login�.

   
First time user steps (3 through 9):
3 Click �Set-up Your Payment Information�.
4 Enter a password twice as prompted (a minimum of 4 alpha/numeric characters) and click on �Submit Your New Password�.
5 The next screen validates your password, click �Continue�
6 Fill in your personal information where needed and click �Submit Personal Information�.
7 The next screen shows your personal information and allows you to select a payment method.   Click on the method of your choice.
 

If you selected credit card, enter your the credit card number and the expiration date and click �Submit your Account Information�.

 

If you selected Checking, enter your bank�s routing number (financial institution�s 9 digit routing number) and your account number; click �Submit your Account Information�.

 

If you selected Savings, enter your bank�s routing number and your account number; click �Submit your Account Information�.

8 After entering your financial information, the next screen will validate your information.  Please review this carefully to make sure it is correct.   If it is not, click the back button at the left-hand top corner and go back to the previous screen and re-enter the correct information.
9 After reviewing financial information, click �Continue�.
Steps for all payments (all users, not just first time users):
10 Click �Make a Payment�.
11 Enter the amount of your dues payment.  If payment is the checking or savings method, select �Once� for payment frequency and enter the date you want your payment made.
12 A verification screen will come up for the dollar amount of your dues and the convenience fee.   Please review and click �Yes, I accept� or �No, I do not accept�.    If you click �Yes�, your request will be processed.    If you click �No�,  your request is cancelled;  please mail a check to the office:  IBEW Local # 134,  600 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago , IL   60661- 2490.
 

If you accepted the payment, the system will provide you with a confirmation number that you should write down.   If you are using the check or savings method you should enter it in your checkbook/savings book with date, confirmation # and dollar amount of dues paid for your records.

   
TO PAY DUES VIA TOUCH-TONE FOR THE FIRST TIME:
 

Prior to calling the IBEW Local # 134 Touch-tone number, decide if you want to pay by credit card or by debiting your checking or savings account (please be advised some banks do not allow direct debits (ACH) to Money Market or NOW accounts because of the limited number of transactions per month/quarterly).   Have the credit card or bank account information ready when you make your call.

1 Call the IBEW # 134 Touch-tone number: 1 800 438-9926.
2 Enter Access Code: 3150#
3 Select: Payment option:  �1�
4 Enter your social security number # followed by the pound sign.
5 Press �1� to validate the correct number, otherwise press: �2� to re-enter your SSN
6 The system will ask you to enter personal information, re-enter your social security number to begin this process
7 Enter a 4 digit PIN (personal identification number #).
8 Press �1� to validate the PIN, otherwise press �2� to re-enter your PIN.
9 Select which method you wish to use, i.e. 1) checking 2) savings and 3) credit card.
10 Follow the prompts to complete the financial information.
11 Press:  �1� to validate the correct number, otherwise press: �2� to re-enter
12 Enter payment amount when prompted.  Follow remaining prompts to complete the transaction.
13 The system will provide you with a confirmation number that you should write down.   If you are using the check or savings method you may should enter it in your checkbook/savings book with date, confirmation # and dollar amount of dues paid for your records.
14 Press: �9� to exit system or hang up.

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