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Introduction to Direct Payment

Across the United States, Direct Payment is a simple, safe, smart, and green way to pay bills - from mortgage payments to newspaper subscriptions. If any of your recurring bill payments are automatically drawn from a checking or savings account, you're already participating in Direct Payment - a reliable, accurate, and confidential way to pay your bills. It simplifies your life and ensures that your bills are paid on time, every time.

Four out of five consumers who use direct payment are very satisfied with it.

Know the basics and understand the benefits of Direct Payment.

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Benefits

Explore this section to learn about the benefits of Direct Payment. Could it be the right tool to simplify your bill paying and financial management tasks?
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How It Works

See how Direct Payment can save you time and money. Simply set it up with the company that sends you regular bills, and you will never worry again about missing a payment!
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Fast Facts

More than half of all U.S. households use Direct Payment for at least one recurring payment. In 2007, almost 3.5 billion payments were made by Direct Payment. Get a brief summary of important facts about it here.
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FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Direct Payment.
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Did You Know

Direct Payment can be used for many types of recurring payments, including:

  • Home mortgages
  • Insurance payments
  • Payments into your investment and savings plans
  • Loan payments
  • Newspaper and magazine subscriptions
  • Utility bills
  • Cable TV bills
  • Health club membership dues
  • Credit card payments
  • Contributions to non-profit organizations, including houses of worship

What People are Saying

"I have 5-year-old twins and a 6-year-old, and a full-time job. I don't have time to sit down and pay bills or stand in bank lines. That's why I use Direct Payment for as many bills as I can and use Direct Deposit for my paycheck. It's a huge time-saver."

- Sandy Lesko
Mounts, Westlake, Ohio