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Paying Bills Online

One-off payments and automatic payments explained. This course is written in plain language, moves at your pace, and never assumes you have used technology before. Every lesson includes clear steps, examples and a short knowledge check so you can be sure the skill stuck.

Duration
45 min
Lessons
7 lessons
Quizzes
1 quiz
Instructor
The Luc Cochran Foundation
Last updated
Updated August 31, 2026

What you’ll learn

  • Pay a bill online safely

Course curriculum

Understanding Online Bill Pay

What online bill pay is and how payees get set up.

  1. 1What Is Online Bill Pay?Explain how paying a bill online works.8 min
  2. 2Setting Up a PayeeAdd a new payee to your bank's bill pay system.9 min

Making Payments Safely

How to send one-time and automatic payments without getting scammed.

  1. 1Making a One-Time PaymentSend a single bill payment correctly.8 min
  2. 2Setting Up AutopayTurn on automatic payments and understand the trade-offs.9 min
  3. 3Avoiding Billing ScamsSpot fake bill collectors and payment requests.9 min

Managing and Troubleshooting

Keeping records and fixing payment problems.

  1. 1Tracking Payments and ReceiptsKeep records of what you've paid.7 min
  2. 2Fixing a Missed or Failed PaymentRespond quickly when a payment doesn't go through.8 min

Paying Bills Online Quiz

Passing score 70% · unlimited attempts

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Who this course is for

  • Adults new to technology
  • Seniors building confidence
  • Job seekers
  • Students and families