Are you still paying your bills by cash or check? Piscataqua Savings Bank’s online bill payment feature is a safe and easy way to stay on top of all of your bills without the hassle of mailing individual checks or cash to multiple vendors.
Why Start Paying Bills Online
Online bill payment makes it easier to keep track of your monthly bills, set up automatic payments to avoid late fees or missed payments, and creates a digital record of your payments for peace of mind.
With online bill pay, you can:
- Track all bills in one secure place, so no more juggling multiple logins
- Set up automatic payments to avoid missed due dates and late fees
- Access your payment history anytime
- Save on stamps, envelopes, and paper waste
Paying your bills through Piscataqua Savings Bank’s secure online or mobile banking services allows you to keep track of all your bills and payments in one place. There’s no need to pay a Comcast bill on Comcast’s website, a Wells Fargo credit card with Wells Fargo bill pay, then write a check to your landlord. Instead, you could do it all from Piscataqua’s website or mobile app.
Paying bills through online banking is also safer than mailing a check. An envelope in the mail could be lost or stolen. Think about what is included in that envelope – your name, address, phone number and account number. In the wrong hands, this information can be used to steal your identity. When you pay online, your personal information does not get sent with the payment.
How To Get Started Paying Your Bills Online
Step 1: Enroll in Online Banking
- Visit the Piscataqua Savings Bank enrollment page
- Access your accounts 24/7 via desktop or mobile
- View up to 18 months of transaction history
- Sign up for e-statements or download data to Excel or Quicken
Be sure to retain the statements the bank mails you or sign up for e-statements to receive your statements directly online where you can download them to your computer.
Step 2: Add Your Billers
- Log in and navigate to the Bill Pay section
- Add billers by entering:
- Account number
- Billing address
- Authorize Piscataqua to send payments on your behalf
Step 3: Choose How to Pay
You can:
- Send one-time payments manually
- Set up recurring payments for bills that stay the same each month (e.g., mortgage, insurance)
Step 4: Monitor Payments
Even with autopay, it’s smart to:
- Review your account monthly
- Watch for billing changes or new fees
- Make sure payments are going through on time
This keeps you in control even when payments are automatic.
If you choose to set up automatic payments, be sure to set aside some time each month to confirm they’ve gone through and to keep track of any changes, such as price increases or billing date changes.
FAQs: Getting Started with Online Bill Pay at Piscataqua Savings Bank
- Do I need to call my utility company or landlord to start using bill pay?
No, you can do it all right from your online banking account. Just log in, enter the name of who you’re paying, their billing address, and your account number with them. From there, Piscataqua will send the payment for you, either electronically or by mailing a check if needed. - Will I get charged to use online bill pay?
Not at all. Piscataqua’s online bill pay is completely free for personal banking customers. You can send payments, set up recurring ones, and manage everything without any extra cost. - What if I need to cancel or change a payment?
That’s easy to do. As long as the payment hasn’t been processed yet, you can log in and update or cancel it anytime. It’s a good idea to check in every so often to make sure your automatic payments are running smoothly, especially if your bills change month to month or you’ve switched providers.
Ready to Simplify Your Bill Payments?
Paying your bills online through Piscataqua Savings Bank is convenient, secure, and designed to save you time.
You can:
- Access online banking anytime, anywhere
- Pay and manage all bills from one login
Questions? Visit our Portsmouth branch or call (603) 436-5250
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