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Old 06-19-2020, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by NY2TV View Post
There is a fee to pay TECO by credit card. I use their budget plan and the direct debit to my checking account. Saves a stamp and I don't have to remember to pay them every month. Have done this with my utilities my entire adult life (as long as it has been available anyway). Never had a problem.
For companies who charge a fee to use a credit card, I set up email billing and make a manual electronic check payment myself every month. So far, I have never had to do business with any company who requires regular access to my checking account. Very risky.

The only company I allow to make monthly credit card charges is Xfinity Mobile, because they require all customers to use auto pay and they have a great cell phone deal. I refused to do business with Dean's landscaping because they require monthly credit card auto pay. So, I hired Massey instead.

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