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Introduction to Direct Payment

Across the United States, Direct Payment is making it easier and faster 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.

Before you make the decision to use Direct Payment for your bills, you should know the basics.

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Benefits

Explore this section to find out about the benefits of using 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 - set it up with a billing company once and never worry 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. 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