Simplify Bill Payments with First Merit Online Bill Pay

First Merit Online Bill Pay is a convenient and secure way to pay your bills online directly from your First Merit Bank account. With First Merit Online Bill Pay, you can simplify bill payments and avoid the hassles of paper bills, checks envelopes, and stamps.

Overview of First Merit Online Bill Pay

First Merit Online Bill Pay allows you to pay bills from your First Merit Bank checking or savings account online or via your mobile device
It is free for all First Merit Bank online banking customers. Non-customers can sign up for bill pay for a small monthly fee.
Payments can be made to any company or individual. You can add new payees at any time.
One-time and recurring payments are supported. Recurring payments can be scheduled for the same amount each month or for varying amounts.
Payments can be scheduled up to 18 months in advance.
Same day payments are available for an additional fee. Next day payments are free of charge.
You receive email notifications when payments are processed.
Payment history is stored for 18 months. You can check statuses and confirm payments.
Supported payment methods include electronic payments, paper checks, and PayPal.

Key Benefits of First Merit Online Bill Pay

First Merit Online Bill Pay provides many benefits that save you time and give you more control over bill payments:

Convenience – Pay all your bills from one place without writing checks, buying stamps, or going to the post office.
Mobile Access – Pay bills anytime, anywhere from your smartphone or tablet.
Payment Reminders – Receive email reminders when bills are due so you never miss payment deadlines.
Easy Payee Setup – Easily add payees by searching by name, phone number, or account number.
Recurring Payments – Set up automatic payments for bills with fixed monthly amounts.
Payment Control – Schedule one-time future payments and customize payment dates and amounts yourself.
Payment Notifications – Get email notifications when payments are sent and processed so you can track status.
eBills – Receive, view, and pay bills from over 1000 companies electronically.
Money Saving – Avoid late fees by scheduling and tracking payments. Pay only when you want.

Getting Started with First Merit Online Bill Pay

Signing up for First Merit Online Bill Pay is quick and easy if you are already an online banking customer. Just log into your First Merit online banking account and click on the Bill Pay tab. You can immediately start adding payees and making payments.

To sign up as a new customer:

Visit your local First Merit Bank branch or go to www.firstmerit.com.
Click on the Bill Pay link and then select the “Enroll now” option.
Provide some basic personal information and account details to create your profile.
Accept the terms and conditions.
Verify your email address.
Set up security questions and online banking credentials.
Submit your application.
You will receive an approval email with instructions to access online bill pay.

Making Payments with First Merit Bill Pay

Once signed up, here is how you can make bill payments with First Merit Online Bill Pay:

Log into your First Merit online banking account and select Bill Pay.
Click on the Pay Bills tab.
Choose the pay from account if you have multiple accounts linked.
Click on Add a Payee and search for the company or individual you want to pay.
Enter details like account number, payment amount, and date.
Select one-time or recurring payment frequency.
Review payment details and submit.
Receive email confirmation when payment is scheduled.

You can easily manage your payments from the payment center. Here you can view pending payments, payment history, and add new payees.

eBills with First Merit Bill Pay

First Merit Bill Pay allows you to receive, view, and pay bills electronically from over 1000 participating companies. Instead of receiving a paper bill, you get an email notification when you have a new eBill available.

To use eBills:

Turn on eBills when adding a supported payee
New eBills will appear in your payment center under the eBills tab
View details of the bill and account information
Click Pay eBill to make a one-time payment
Set up Auto Pay to pay future eBills automatically

eBills reduce clutter, provide payment reminders, and allow you to file and view bills electronically from one place.

Is First Merit Online Bill Pay Secure?

First Merit Online Bill Pay uses advanced security measures to keep your information and payments safe:

Secure online banking login using multifactor authentication.
Encryption technology to protect your data in transit and at rest.
No account numbers are ever shared with payees.
Payments must be authorized with security codes sent to your phone or email.
Activity alerts to notify you of suspicious transactions.
Zero liability for unauthorized payments.
Regular third-party audits to ensure security standards are met.

You can feel confident paying bills online with First Merit knowing your information is secure.

Get Started with Convenient Online Bill Pay

First Merit Online Bill Pay makes it simple and straightforward to pay all your bills online from one convenient place. It provides flexibility and control over payments while saving you time and hassle. And with mobile access, you can pay bills anytime, anywhere in just minutes. Sign up today to simplify bill pay!

First Merit Online Bill Pay

Free Yourself from Stamps, Envelopes & Paper Checks

This FREE feature of Online and Mobile Banking lets you schedule payments quickly and easily, managing bill payment from one place.

Secure access through Online & Mobile Banking
Add additional payees quickly and easily
Set up unlimited single or recurring payments
Receive text and email notification for scheduled or paid bills
Track payment history up to 18 months
Receive eBills for any payee offering electronic billing

Pay bills in less time
Minimize late fees and mail delays
View your payments in one central location
Control payments with your own rules and timing
Set up notifications and payment reminders
Schedule next-day payments1

To begin using Bill Pay, log into Online Banking or Mobile Banking and click the Bill Payment menu. You can quickly and easily set up new payees and begin making payments.

Some individuals or companies can’t accept electronic payments, so we mail them a check.

Electronic bills (eBills) are online versions of paper bills that you receive, view, and pay through Bill Pay. You can print eBills for your records, and set reminders for yourself to pay the eBill when payment is due.

{1} Fees and limits may apply.

FirstMerit Bank – Bill Pay – Product Video

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How to set up automatic payments in Huntington?

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What can I do with online bill pay 1?

With Online Bill Pay 1, you can eliminate writing checks, addressing envelopes, and buying stamps to pay your bills. You can also pay friends and family using Zelle® within Bill Pay. Check out the Online Bill Pay tutorial and click-thru demo below.