When you pay by check...Electronic Check Conversion

Like many companies, The Gas Company processes check payments electronically. Not only does this method streamline payment processing, but it also offers customers greater security, safety and privacy. With electronic check conversion, your bank account will be debited in the amount of your check, as early as the same day we receive payment. The transaction will appear on your bank statement as an electronic funds transfer.

Benefits of electronic check processing:

• With faster check clearing, you will have an up-to-date picture of your account balance.

• Information is more secure because checks will not be physically transported to various locations.
  

What about your original check?

Your original check will be destroyed and it will not be returned to your bank. We will retain a copy of your check for seven years. Should you ever require a copy of it, simply give us a call at 1-800-427-2200.

If you do not wish to participate:

If you do not wish to participate in this program, you can opt-out at any time by calling toll-free 1-877-272-3303.

Further information on electronic check conversion is available at --

http://nacha.org/News/news/pressreleases/2005/Pr042005/pr042005.htm
This information is provided by NACHA, a national electronic payments association, which is solely responsible for such content.

4/11/2006