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Payees


 

Payees

How do I add a payee?

To add a new payee to your account, from your navigation links click Add new payee. The Add a Payee page appears. Just follow the onscreen instructions. Back-to-top icon

How do I deactivate a payee?

To deactivate a payee, from your navigation links click My payees. The My Payees page appears. Click the Payee Details link for the payee you want to deactivate and then from the Payee Details page, click Deactivate Payee. Just follow the onscreen instructions. Back-to-top icon

Why did you add the ability to define a payment category as part of the "add a payee" process?

This feature was added in response to customer requests. Many customers felt that during the add process it made sense to at the same time establish a payment category for the payee and we agreed. Back-to-top icon

How do I add a new category when I'm adding a payee?

To add a new category from the Add a Payee page, select the Add a new category option from the Payment category listbox. An entry box appears for you to provide your new category. Back-to-top icon

How do I know a payee is inactive?

Simply go to the My Payees page and in the Payee column look beneath the payee name for the words, "Inactive payee." Please note, that if you select the option to hide inactive payees, these payees will not appear on this page. Back-to-top icon

What happens if I can't find the payee I want to add using either your search or browse utility?

You will be invited to manually add a payee if the search or browse is unsuccessful. To set up the payee, just enter their name and address. Back-to-top icon

Can I add a payee if I don't have an account number?

Yes, just click the "This payee does not have an account number" checkbox on the Add a Payee page and click Continue. We will then ask you for the payee's remittance address. Back-to-top icon

Why can't I remove deactivated payees from my payee list?

To properly store your billing history and ensure accurate reporting, we cannot completely delete payees from your account. However, you can "hide" payees that you no longer use by clicking on the Hide inactive payees link on the My Payees page. Back-to-top icon

How do my payees know I'm using your service?

When you add a payee to your account, you can elect to receive your bill at home or receive it online. If you want to receive your bill online, we will assist you in notifying your payees to send your bills, either electronically or by mail, to the processing center for online delivery. Back-to-top icon

How long will it take before I begin to receive my bills online?

After registering a payee, it typically takes 1-2 billing cycles before you begin to receive your bill online. Back-to-top icon

What happens if I have a dispute with a payee?

If you have an issue with a specific charge on a bill, you will need to contact your payee directly. You can pay whatever amount you like while you are disputing a specific item or you can simply file the bill and pay nothing. Back-to-top icon

How do I change a payee nickname?

Nicknames are given to your payees to help you identify your accounts quickly. To change a payee nickname, from your navigation links click My payees. The My Payees page appears. Click the Payee Details link for the payee whose nickname you want to change and then at the top of the page click the link to change Payee information. Back-to-top icon

Why can't I edit my remittance address?

Sometimes customers can't change their address because of the special relationship we have with a payee. Back-to-top icon