Can You Pay Bills With a Credit Card? | Capital One (2024)

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Can I use my Capital One credit card to pay bills? ›

You can pay most bills with a Capital One credit card directly, including cell phone bills, insurance premiums, magazine subscriptions, streaming services, cable and internet, medical bills, tax bills, and more. Paying bills with a credit card works like making regular purchases in most if not all cases.

Mortgages, rent and car loans typically can't be paid with a credit card. You may need to pay a convenience fee if you pay some bills, like utility bills, with a credit card. Using a credit card for your monthly bills can offer opportunities to earn rewards.

Does paying a bill with a credit card count as a purchase? In most cases, yes. Always check with the company that issues the credit card to be sure. However, most cards view bill payments as transactions.

Generally speaking, paying your monthly bills by credit card can be a good idea as long as you're able to adhere to two rules. Always pay your statement balance in full and on time each month. Avoid putting bills on a credit card because you can't afford to pay them with cash.

Lenders don't typically accept mortgage payments by credit card because they would have to pay a credit card transaction fee, which can be as high as 3.5%. You'd also be paying a secured debt with an unsecured debt, possibly with a higher interest rate.

As a general rule, council tax, gas, electricity and water bills can all be paid by credit card. You may even be able to use your credit card for mortgage or rent payments, but this does come with a higher risk of getting into even more debt.

Can you pay monthly bills with a credit card? One way of making sure you never miss payments on monthly bills like your gym membership or video streaming service is to get them all automatically paid with your credit card. You can also earn reward points in the process, if your credit card offers that benefit.

If you're new to credit, putting one or more monthly bills on a credit card can help build a positive credit history; just make your credit card payments on time.

Is paying a bill with a credit card considered a cash advance? ›

But credit card issuers might classify other transactions as cash advances, like these: Peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfers through apps like PayPal and Venmo. Monthly bills paid with a credit card. Other types of debt including auto loans paid with a credit card.

Credit Card providers also enable you to transfer funds from your Credit Card to a Bank Account by visiting your nearest ATM, preferably of your card issuing bank. Once you put your card in the ATM slot, you must select the “cash advance” option on the ATM screen, along with the bank account linked to your Credit Card.

Setting up Autopay for Cable, Phone, and Internet Bills

A majority of cable, phone, and internet providers will accept a credit card as payment. Setting up your bills for monthly autopay using your credit card to avoid any late fees.

In general, NerdWallet recommends paying with a credit card whenever possible: Credit cards are safer to carry than cash and offer stronger fraud protections than debit. You can earn significant rewards without changing your spending habits. It's easier to track your spending.

In general, you can't pay your monthly credit card bill using another credit card. If you're set on using a credit card, you might be able to pay with a balance transfer or cash advance, but they can be risky and add to your debt. A balance transfer may offer a promotional period that could save you money in interest.

The short answer is yes, but not directly. Credit Card companies typically do not allow you to pay off your Credit Card bill directly using another Credit Card. However, there are alternative methods to achieve this, each with its own set of benefits and considerations.

If your car loan lender allows it, you can make a car payment with a credit card. However, credit card purchases impose fees on the merchant, so many loan servicers accept only cash-backed payment methods, like a debit card, check, money order or a direct transfer from a checking or savings account.

While mortgage loan servicers don't accept credit cards directly, there are third-party services and workarounds you may be able to use. Even when it is possible, however, the fees and high interest rates may make using a credit card a poor option.