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withdrawn automatically from a checking or savings account.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account statement at least 10 days before the payment is withdrawn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withdrawn on the current due date.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.
If you are unable to open a
PDF formatted file, an enrollment form can be faxed or mailed to you.
Please e-mail bkannell@thepaymentsauthority.org and note the name of the
company(s) whose enrollment form you would like.
Haven't had your
fill? Visit www.electronicpayments.org for information
about Direct Payment, Direct Deposit and electronic check payment
alternatives.
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