Comments on: Non-Electronic Online Bill Pay Question

By: H&T

H&T — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:59:20 +0000

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

By: JLP at AllFinancialMatters

JLP at AllFinancialMatters — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:36:23 +0000

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

By: Jerry Kindall

Jerry Kindall — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:09:55 +0000

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.

By: Wizzzer

Wizzzer — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:06:39 +0000

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.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:23:34 +0000

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.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:59:12 +0000

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.

By: Beezogirl

Beezogirl — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:18:13 +0000

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

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:05:29 +0000

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.

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:30:05 +0000

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.