[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Dennys37Packard

Sounds like someone isn’t with the times...😀. No problem here as everything is auto and electronic. No worries.

I have been using online banking and making Echeck payments for many years. But, I log in to my bank and authorize individual payments that I owe. "Autopay" is different because the merchant, contractor, or utility company can access your bank account and make payments to themselves without any action by you. This method is also not new. However, what is new is that some companies have established a policy that they will not do business with you unless you consent to their autopay schedule and system. It may be the sign of the times, but I, for one, do not think it should be allowed, especially for essential services.