Tired of making worrying about due dates for your monthly bills? With Amplify's Bill Payer feature, you can select and schedule frequent payments for automatic delivery. In this section, we'll provide an overview of this feature. We'll also show you how to set up recurring payments from any payment screen.

Key Takeaways:

• Bill Payer is a free service for all Amplify members.
• You can enroll in Bill Payer in online banking.
• Bill Payer is accepted by any domestic company or entity. Please confirm this payment method with your federal, state, and local agencies.

What is Bill Payer?

Bill Payer is a free online tool available in online banking. Once you enroll, you will be able to pay your bills while avoiding writing checks. This will also keep your account information private and help you avoid the cost of postage. 

This feature allows you to pay bills either manually or automatically. It will also allow you to set up optional reminders and receive e-bills from most major companies and utility providers.

How do I use Bill Payer?

First, you will need to log onto online banking on your desktop or mobile app. Then select Bill Payer Setup under the Transactions tab in the online banking sidebar. You will then be prompted to select one or more active checking and savings accounts. Once you've selected your accounts, you can then use the Bill Payer feature under the "Transactions" tab to schedule your payments.

Please note that this is a standard service that is free to all members. This bill payment should occur within 1-2 business days of the "Send On" date.

Which types of bills can I pay using Bill Payer?

You can make payments to any domestic company or entity using Bill Payer. However, please note that federal, state, and local agencies typically cannot accept this form of payment. Please contact these agencies before attempting to schedule payments in online banking.

How do I set up recurring payments in Bill Payer?

One of the biggest benefits of Bill Payer is the ability to schedule recurring payments. If you have a direct deposit set up, you can schedule Bill Payer payments for specific days each month worry-free.

Here's how to add a new recurring payment on the desktop version of online banking:

• Select Bill Payer under the Transactions dropdown menu.
• You can choose a popular biller in your area and insert the required biller information on the following screen. This may include:
  • Your account number.
  • The account nickname.
  • The account category.
• You can also add a new biller account using the Enter Any Person or Business field on the righthand side of the screen. This will require additional information, including the address and contact information for the account.

On mobile, you will be presented with slightly different options:

• Click the Menu button in the top-left corner of the screen.
• Select Bill Payer under the Transactions dropdown menu.
• Select More Options.
• Select Add Payee to add a new biller account. This will require additional information, including the address and account information for the account.
• You can also access the full Bill Payer site by selecting the Go To Full Bill Payer Site option on the More Options screen.

Once you have added a new payment to your Bill Payer portal, you will have the option to schedule upcoming and recurring payments.