Electronic payments are a fast, convenient, and safe alternative to paper checks. BWSR encourages local partners assist landowner to enroll for electronic payments. It will help landowners receive their payments faster, even when they are not always at their primary residence.
A landowner is usually eligible for payment when there is one bank account associated with the easement or conservation practice payee. Payees are likely eligible if they are a single person or entity, or a couple with a joint bank account. Ineligible payees include those with co-payees such as lenders or 1031 exchange entities, as well as those with more complicated ownership situations such as a group of siblings who wish to be co-payees.
Eligible landowners who wish to receive electronic payments from the State must obtain a User ID and enter their bank account information into the Minnesota Supplier Portal using the instructions on the following pages. BWSR staff are not permitted to add landowner bank account information in the Supplier Portal, and we do not advise SWCD staff to handle landowner private financial information.
To prepare:
- During initial payment conversations with landowners, inform them that electronic payment is an option that has benefits for many landowners.
- Submit the easement application per the RIM handbook. If the landowner is interested in electronic payment, check the appropriate response on page 2 of the Agreement Information Form.
- BWSR will confirm if they are eligible for electronic payment, and if so, provide Landowner Instructions to Enroll Online for Electronic RIM Payments, which includes the landowner's individual Supplier ID.
- At the time the Agreement is approved, the landowner will use the Supplier ID number provided by BWSR to create a User ID and password in the State of Minnesota’s Supplier Portal. After creating a User ID, they will need to sign in and enter their bank account information online.
- Adding or changing the direct deposit information requires a two-week verification period.
- Districts may assist with this process, but it is advised that they do not receive private financial information from the landowner.
Contact the BWSR Easement Section at bwsr.rim@state.mn.us or 651-539-2592 with questions.
You may also reach out to the EFT Helpline at Efthelpline.MMB@state.mn.us or 651-201-8106.