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Bank of Oakfield's Online Bill Pay
Quick, Easy, Hassle-Free
What is online bill pay?
Online bill pay is a convenient way for you to pay all your bills from one secure website. Just imagine no more handwritten checks, envelopes, or stamps. It's as simple as visiting our website, logging into your bill pay account, from Online Banking, and paying your bills at your convenience. Here is how it works:
1. Add a Payee
We've made it easy for you to set up a payee. First, go to the Payees Menu and select Add a Payee. Then choose what type of payee you are adding - such as a bill, person, charity, or gift. To the right, fill in your payees' information and click next. Once you have reviewed for accuracy, click the submit button.
You have successfully added a payee. Now, you are ready to make a payment.
2. Make a Payment
Paying a bill is so easy! First, go to the Payments Menu and select your type of payment - such as single payment. After selecting the appropriate payee, type in the payment amount and enter the process date. Then click the next button. Once you have reviewed for accuracy, click the submit button.
You have successfully made your first payment!
Spring Tips: Save with online bill pay
It's everywhere on the news today. Debt is up, consumer confidence is down, and the bills never seem to end. Wouldn't it be nice to finally hear some good news?
Well, we have some for you. Our online bill pay service can save you money. Here are four ways you can save with online bill pay:
Tip #1: Gas Prices
Online bill pay can help you cut down on extra mileage. As gas prices etch closer to $4 per gallon, the fewer trips the better, right? With online bill pay, you can pay all of your bills from home without having to drive to the post office or corner mail box. By limiting your use of personal checks, postage stamps, and trips to the post office, some studies suggest you can save up to $150 per year.
(Non-Interest bearing checking account customers pay $60 per year, for bill pay.)
Tip #2: Late Fees
Late fees will get you every time. If you are looking to avoid unnecessary late fees - especially for credit cards, car loans, and mortgages - online bill pay can help you with automatic recurring payments. You can schedule recurring payments for any frequency you like. So if you have trouble remembering the due date, you can let online bill pay do the work for you.
Tip #3: Large Payments
We all have those large payments that are sometimes difficult to pay all at once. With online bill pay, you can schedule smaller payments more frequently. This is a simple yet efficient way to stretch your pocketbook.
Tip #4: Postage
Didn't they raise postage last year? Yes, and they did it again this year. Stamps now cost $.42 each. But online bill pay will send the payments for you and never charge you for the postage. think about it; If you mail ten payments each month, you will spend over $50 each year in postage. Stamps may not seem like much, but they add up over the course of a year.
These are just a few ways you can save with online bill pay. Please visit one of our locations to learn more about online bill pay.
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