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1. I have done this smany times. I include the account number, invoice number and date of service on the memo line and things seem to go through OK.

   Comment by Andy — Aug 16th 2006 @ 7:30 am

2. I, too, have done this many times without problems. I had trepidations first time paid a medical bill without using the enclosed envelope and the stub at the bottom of the bill, but after that first time, I got over it.

   Comment by Terry — Aug 16th 2006 @ 9:05 am

3. I have paid medical bills along with e-zpass violations and have not had a problem.

   Comment by Beezogirl — Aug 16th 2006 @ 9:18 am

4. I just had this problem w/ our opthamologist’s office. They received the payment but didn’t credit it properly even though I provided the bank w/ the account number. When we received a bill showing a balance several weeks after payment was made, I had to call and tell them that I paid via electronic check. Later that day I got a call back saying that they had traced the payment and credited our account. So at least in my case it was a minor irritation to have to call but turned out not to be a big deal at all.

   Comment by Cathy — Aug 16th 2006 @ 9:59 pm

5. Here’s a great way to find out. Make the cheque out for the amount due. Fill in the payment coupon for a nominal amount greater than the amount due. Wait and see what happens.

   In the interests of a clear conscience, you should call and correct any “problems” that may arise.

   Comment by Matthew — Aug 16th 2006 @ 10:23 pm

6. Never a problem. We pay EVERYTHING using BillPay and never have had to make a notation, altho many of them have the same line you mentioned. BTW, I also use it to buy savings bonds and to fund investment accouts. No problems at all. We never buy stamps anymore and write very few checks.

   Comment by Wizzzer — Aug 17th 2006 @ 10:06 am

7. I’d actually think that it’s better to have a check with an account number on it than a check with no account number and a bill stub. Two pieces of paper can become separated.

   The stub does let them verify that they have the right account when the name on the check isn’t the same as the name on the account, but if the name’s the same both places you shouldn’t have a problem.

   Comment by Jerry Kindall — Aug 18th 2006 @ 1:09 pm

8. For things like medical bills and other things out of the ordinary, I normally just mail a check with the stub.

   Comment by JLP at AllFinancialMatters — Aug 18th 2006 @ 2:36 pm

9. I have done this many times and have not yet had a problem.

   Comment by H&T — Sep 16th 2006 @ 2:59 am

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