Comments on: Save Money by Paying Bills Online

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:13:05 +0000

I don’t use online bill paying, I walk down to the post office and pay. I get some exercise in and soak up some sunshine while doing it. It helps kill some of my lunch break as well which means I have a whole lunch break and not eat my sandwhich and go back to work within 5 minutes

By: Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:08:38 +0000

I started using BillPay with USAA before it was “online” in March 1999. We had to use the modem to dial into USAA’s BillPay service. They have made many wonderful improvements over the years.

As a former employee of First Interstate/Wells Fargo, I saw CheckFree payments come in daily. But I didn’t begin using this type of system until a near disaster happened. We had just moved into a rental home after relocating and I sent out some 14 checks, mostly for monthly bills. Two weeks later, 13 of those checks had not shown up yet. To my knowledge, they have never been found. The USPS, as usual, offered no recourse other than a standard-reply postcard apology. I knew that this would NEVER be the case with CheckFree or BillPay. At the time, I don’t think the service was free, but it was 100% worth it.

For many years, I even paid my tithe online…now my dh prefers to actually put something into the offering plate.

I can’t think of any regular bill for which I don’t use BillPay. I have even used it to send money to my in-laws (chipping in to buy gifts, etc.). And since I manage my dad’s finances while he is out of the country…which is a lot…I pay his few bills via his BillPay at his banks.

I buy USPS stamps very infrequently and I even use Fedex for most of my shipping (another advantage of USAA & being a business owner).

By: Chastity at Wellsfargo

Chastity at Wellsfargo — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:20:31 +0000

Hi Kristy-I’m Chastity with the Wells Fargo Online Customer Outreach Team. It’s great to see you’re happy with our Bill Pay Service and your checking account. Bill Pay is definitely a convenience especially when thinking about the time it saves from getting stamps and dropping them in the mail. We are always trying to think of ways to make our customers days!! If you ever would like to give us your feedback for new online enhancements, feel free to email me at chastitywfb@wellsfargo.com

By: Julie A.

Julie A. — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:28:18 +0000

I love Bill Pay. The only problem is when I am late, meaning I don’t get on the computer on time. Some bills aren’t paid right away, it might take 4 days so I end up with a dumb late payment cause of my procrastination!! FRUSTRATING! I would LOVE to know what you did to get away from credit cards. Is that something you have posted on this site? I LOVE your site by the way!!

By: Marla

Marla — Sun, 31 May 2009 03:01:06 +0000

I don’t use online bill pay except for the phone bills. My bank doesn’t charge a fee, but the utility companies all do! And it’s usually $3-5 per payment! It’s a little crazy to say the least. Obviously it’s cheaper to pay the $.40-.50 for mailing it. Even if I stop by to pay the bill while I’m already running errands in the area, they charge $1 to take the payment in person! Can you say RIP-OFF!!!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:48:51 +0000

I love being able to pay bills online! It is so much easier and no licking envelopes or stamps.

By: Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship

Katie @ Kitchen Stewardship — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:42:28 +0000

I think almost $300 IS very significant! I just started something with my online bill pay that I love: I set up recurring payments for my tithes. I already organized all my tithes by the month (with some money available for spur-of-the-moment giving). Now for the next 5 years, my bank will send checks to all my favorite charities during their month. This is also part of my efforts to reduce the amt of mail we receive and recycle. I’ve called all my charities and asked to be put on “no mail”. If they don’t comply, like the Amer Heart Assn, unfortunately, I take them off MY list. It’s so nice to have fewer documents to juggle each month. Thanks for reminding us all!

By: paula

paula — Sat, 30 May 2009 12:47:59 +0000

I too bank with USAA and pay everything online…so easy to do and if I do have a problem customer service is outstanding.

By: Julie H.

Julie H. — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:20:24 +0000

I love online bill pay…just wish I could get my husband on board. Maybe one of these days.

By: Shelly

Shelly — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:43:04 +0000

We are paperless and we love it! We don’t pay through our bank, though, we go to each company’s website to pay. I like this better than paying through the bank becaus with our bank there is a delay, and if you open online accounts with the companies they usually keep records of your bills and payments; very cool for when tax season comes about!