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Old 08-29-2024, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
Over the last several months several stores we deal with have been using or changed to using Synchrony Bank, which has in turn imposed a $2 per statement fee unless you use paperless banking.
Here is my question: if your account has a zero balance and you have not signed up for the paperless banking do you still get a $2/monthly charge?
My analysis is that I can use my money back credit card instead of the store card and come out ahead on most accounts and most months. Based on this I am planning on dropping most if not all of the store credit cards and just use the money back card.

Thank you for your info and thoughts.
I'm confused. Why not just sign up for paperless banking?

I don't have any store cards, but I do have a second credit card that I occasionally use for risky online purchases. When I do, I make an immediate online bill payment for that amount from my checking account, so my balance goes to zero. I never need to deal with a monthly statement for that card. Credit card companies will accept a payment at any time or multiple payments, regardless of the statement date.