Like many, I too resisted the invitation to pay bills on-line. “Why do it on-line when my current way of mailing checks in those little self-addressed bill envelopes served me so well for many years.” Even though many folks around me (usually younger) we’re saying how wonderful it was, I discounted it. Then a conversation with Gail changed my life!
Gail is a co-worker with a passion for education. One day she told me how she really loved the way the on-line bill payment worked, how easy it was, and how it really helped her plan better. I remember having lots of doubts but she was so enthusiastic, there had to be something to what she was saying. That evening I logged on, checked it out, set up a couple bills and paid them…and, as they say “it changed my life”.
For me, paying bills on-line makes the process much easier (it really does!). It saves me time, and it gives me the confidence of having a 21st century organized approach to paying bills. If you’re not already doing it, you probably have a number of preconceived notions just like I did. Perhaps you have your own fears or triumphs of paying bills on-line? Kevin the service-guy wants to know.
The best part about paying bills online for me is earning extra CU Reward points with my e-checking account. woot woot! : )
Even better than that, you don’t have to keep going to the store to buy stamps. The convenience, simplicity, and speed of on-line bill pay is a clear winner. Now if I can only convince my parents to join the movement!
At first, I also was apprehensive about paying bills online – I liked having a duplicate of my check as “proof” that the bill was paid. However, one day, I decided to try paying my mortgage… I’ve never looked back! It is the best thing EVER!!!! I can put in the date that I want the bill paid when it comes in, and don’t have to think about it again… and it’s free! No stamps!!! YAY!!!
I REALLY LOVE PAYING MY BILLS ONLINE WITH OUR BILL PAY. I USED MY POINTS LAST YEAR FOR CHRISTMAS AND I GOT $190.00 WORTH OF GIFT CARDS
JUST FOR USING CREDIT, I CAN’T WAIT TILL THIS CHRISTMAS TO SEE WHAT I CAN GET!!
I too was an old timey bill payer, putting stamps on envelopes making stops at mailboxes posted throughout town because I didn’t feel safe leaving my bills in the box by the house. HELLO?! Then I thought, I could make this chore much easier (and safer) by paying everything online. A couple of clicks to enter the info and then hitting send was a lot easier than driving all over town (not to mention spending money on stamps!!) I haven’t looked back.