Tenants can now pay rent online

Payment options for tenants is fragmented with options ranging from the most favourable, being automatic payments, through to cash and cheque.

"However, no one was offering a secure and convenient credit card payment option.”
With the new service tenants register their details for free, enter the property and landlord details and select the option of either making a one off payment or setting up a recurring payment schedule from their credit card.

The service is free for landlords and property managers. Tenants are charged a fee to use the service which is calculated as a percentage of the total rent amount being paid.

“The concept is not a new one with many organisations globally offering credit card payment platforms for tenants. RentExpress however, is the first organisation in New Zealand to introduce the concept,” the company says.