No Checks. No Postage. No Late Payments. No Hassles.
More companies than
ever offer Direct Payment - a safe and reliable way for
billers to collect and consumers to pay. Instead of writing checks,
mailing payments, or paying bills in person, your payments can be
withdrawn automatically from a checking or savings account. These
convenient electronic payments flow through the Automated Clearing House
(ACH) Network - the same payment system used for Direct Deposit of
payroll and Social Security!
Although
there are thousands of companies that offer Direct Payment,
those listed below have made it easy for you to get signed up
for the service:
How do you
sign up? Choose the
companies that you want to pay via Direct Payment, then click on their
name to view and print their enrollment form. Complete steps 1-4 and be
sure to include your signature, checking or savings account number
and financial institution routing number (this is a unique 9-digit
number assigned to each financial institution).
Other important
information:
The
enrollment process may take up to 30 days, depending on your billing
cycle. You
should continue to pay as you normally would until your Direct Payment
enrollment or automated withdrawal date is noted on each company's
statement. For variable payments, each company will send an
account statement at least 10 days before the payment is withdrawn
showing the amount due and due date. Fixed payments will be
withdrawn on the current due date. You may not receive a statement
unless the due date or amount changes. Be sure to keep a copy
of the enrollment form(s) for your records.
Visit www.electronicpayments.org for more
information about Direct Payment, Direct Deposit and electronic
check payment alternatives.
Billers - Have your
Direct Payment enrollment instructions added to this page.
Becoming a member of The Payments Authority is easy and inexpensive
(remember, we're not-for-profit).
Click here for
details and contact information.
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