aggiebones
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I've had my kids in a daycare for years and have NEVER missed a payment.
Can they insist on my paying by forced direct bank withdrawal? And give no other options? Is it a case of if you don't like it, get out? Or can they legal not do this?
I would prefer to give check like I have for 5 years or pay by bill pay FROM my bank.
They just sent this form out yesterday ( I replaced the actual school with the term daycare X):
"For those who elect to pay tuition by check, please note that Daycare X will no longer accept checks for paying tuition. Tuition will only be done through automatic bank withdrawal. By signing the authorization form, attached, you grant Daycare X the authority to automatically debit bi-weekly or monthly charges to your personal checking or savings account as tuition becomes due.
Please fill the attached form and return it no later than Friday, April 8th.
Daycare X tuition payment plan will be available only through automatic bank drafts.
Daycare X will transmit your debit information to our bank for processing. The information will then be transmitted to your bank or savings institution for
withdrawal from your account.
Dishonored Payment - If your bank refuses any automatic deduction, a fee of $30.00 may be assessed. If we are unable to deduct sufficient funds on your due date, we will request a replacement payment by check or money order. Additional fees may be imposed by your bank. "
Thanks to all who give advice
Can they insist on my paying by forced direct bank withdrawal? And give no other options? Is it a case of if you don't like it, get out? Or can they legal not do this?
I would prefer to give check like I have for 5 years or pay by bill pay FROM my bank.
They just sent this form out yesterday ( I replaced the actual school with the term daycare X):
"For those who elect to pay tuition by check, please note that Daycare X will no longer accept checks for paying tuition. Tuition will only be done through automatic bank withdrawal. By signing the authorization form, attached, you grant Daycare X the authority to automatically debit bi-weekly or monthly charges to your personal checking or savings account as tuition becomes due.
Please fill the attached form and return it no later than Friday, April 8th.
Daycare X tuition payment plan will be available only through automatic bank drafts.
Daycare X will transmit your debit information to our bank for processing. The information will then be transmitted to your bank or savings institution for
withdrawal from your account.
Dishonored Payment - If your bank refuses any automatic deduction, a fee of $30.00 may be assessed. If we are unable to deduct sufficient funds on your due date, we will request a replacement payment by check or money order. Additional fees may be imposed by your bank. "
Thanks to all who give advice
