BILLS PAYMENTS Lesson 8 Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students must be able to:
1. Define and understand eCard and Bill Payment and
its importance in financial
2. Identify the four (4) types of bill payment and;
3. Determine the different between payment and bill
payment eCard or Electronic Payment What is eCard?
eCard or Electronic Payment - is a limit
Debit Card created for ecommerce transactions. It provides a way to send and receive a money online without needing your credit or debit card details. What are the Advantages and Benefits of an Electronic Payment System? ePayment systems introduce a host of new benefits and advantages for businesses, giving them the competitive advantage they need to stand out. Here are some of the benefits your business will see from switching to an e-Payment system. 1. Reduced Transaction Costs 2. Secure ePayment Transactions 3. Saved Time and Resources Bills Payment Bill Payment or “Payments” means the remittance of funds, initiated through the Bill Payment Service, Account to a Payee. "Bill Payment Service or Online Bill Pay Service" means Online Bill Payment service offered by the Bank and any Service Provider. It is also a regular reception of compensation for a repeated services. These are the example of bills payments: • Electricity bills payment • Credit card bills • Water bills payment • Insurance payments • Installment loans • Mortage loans, and more What are the types of the Bill Payment? • Cash - is one of the most common ways to pay for bills • Checks - They are essentially paper forms the buyer fills out and gives to seller. • Debit Card - Paying with a debit card takes the money directly out of the customer account. • Credit Card - Credit cards looks like debit cards. But paying with a credit card temporarily defers the customer bill’s. What is the different between the payment and bill payment? • Billing is more focused on issuing invoices and tracking payments, while payment processing is mainly about taking payments and transfering them into your account. The importance of bills payment in financial • Paying bills on time leads to an improved credit score, and an improved credit score leads to lower monthly payments when it's time to take out a loan. Whether you're buying a car or getting a mortgage for a house, you can get better interest rates with a higher credit score.