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siebzy t1_j5tf1p0 wrote

My bank has an e-bill service that I use. My bank tells me when there's a new bill, I look, and pay it directly out of my checking account. That way I can view the whole payment history through my banks site and not CMP.

It's not ideal for detailed usage tracking, but it's been way less hassle than dealing with shitty CMP autopay or their awful payment website.

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spatzelface t1_j5tkqft wrote

my bank has this option too. if viewed from a purely financial transaction perspective, this kinda makes sense. what happens if you have to dispute a charge or stop payment? is their anyway a provider can force a payment?

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siebzy t1_j5y6ajf wrote

I don't do auto pay so there are no payments I don't explicitly authorize, and the biller can't automatically withdraw unless you specifically set it up that way.

I haven't had to contest a charge yet but my impression is that the bank would handle it just like any other cancelled check or fraudulent credit card activity, which they have been very responsive about in the past.

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spatzelface t1_j5yr4im wrote

thank you. i may look into this for cmp in the future. i am more comfortable with my bank paying the bill auto automatically than cmp taking the money out.

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