Patrons Easy Pay

View and Pay Your Bill Online 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What information do I need to sign up for E-Bill and E-Pay?

You will need an e-mail address, a checking or money market account and a copy of your invoice.

2. How secure is the personal information and transactions when using CheckFree?

Every transaction is protected by secure encryption technology and federal privacy standards. In addition, CheckFree does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your permission.

3. Is there an automatic pay feature?

When activated, the customer can choose from the following options:
a. Always pay the e-bill's amount due – this would be our “Min Due”.
b. Only pay e-bills less than or equal to a payment amount limit that you set.
c. Pay when received or pay on due date.
An e-mail is sent confirming receipt of an auto pay invoice and associated scheduled payment.

4. Are there other options for scheduling payments?

Once your accounts have been validated, customers using CheckFree can schedule payments in advance or make a payment for the next business day.

5. Is there a transaction fee for using CheckFree?

No, Patrons customers do not pay a transaction fee when using CheckFree to make their payments. (Normal installment fees still apply)

6. Why is there still a service charge?

Our regular service charge will be reduced when using CheckFree e-bill. Patrons pays CheckFree to provide the e-bill and e-payment options free to our customers.

7. If I send my payment today, what will be the processing date?

CheckFree guarantees your payment will be processed as soon as the next business day.

8. What if I enter a payment after 5:00 P.M.?

If you enter the payment after 5:00 P.M. ET, the earliest available payment date is two business days from the current date.
For example, if you schedule a payment on Monday after 5:00 P.M. ET,
the earliest available payment date is Wednesday. If you schedule a
payment on Friday after 5:00 P.M. ET, the earliest available payment date
is the following Tuesday.

9. When will I receive e-mails from CheckFree?

Once enrolled, CheckFree will send a welcome e-mail, and will follow up with an e-mail each time a new e-bill is available.
a. The e-mail will tell you that an e-bill is available from Patrons and will have a link back to MyCheckfree.
b. If you do not get an e-mail, reasons such as e-mail address change, computer crash etc.; you are still responsible to pay. You should access the account information directly through www.MyCheckfree.com

10. What are the options with CheckFree?

E-Bill only: receive an electronic bill through CheckFree (no paper bill mailed), pay via other means
E-Bill & E-Pay: receive a bill electronically and pay electronically through CheckFree

11. What if I currently bank online?

Many banks have a relationship with CheckFree and can offer Patrons Insurance customers the same e-bill option. For a list of banks, go to www.ebillplace.com.

12. What if I have forgotten my Password or Sign-In ID?

CheckFree provides Online assistance for your Password & Sign-In ID.
You will receive an e-mail with a link to a secure site that will assist you.
The site provides step by step help, and when information is changed, you
will receive a follow up e-mail to verify that you requested that change.

13. Can I apply my payment to a specific policy when I have more than one policy?

Yes, each policy is set up individually so you can pay them individually.

14. If I make a change to my policy in the middle of a billing cycle,
should I pay the e-bill I received that month?

Yes, even if you have recently made changes to your policy, you need to pay at least the minimum due amount on your most recent e-bill. Any adjustments to your account, either additional charges or credits will be reflected in subsequent e-bills.

15. What if I have a cancellation notice?

If your policy is pending cancellation, payment must be received by Patrons Insurance before 12:01 A.M. on the policy cancellation date to ensure continuous coverage. Payment on a cancelled policy does not constitute a reinstatement of your policy.

Note: the insured will receive a mailed cancellation notice (legal) and an e-mailed copy.

16. If CheckFree does not satisfy my needs, and I deactivate the service, will the company automatically begin mailing invoices?

Yes, if you deactivate your CheckFree account, the remaining invoices will be mailed.