Paying bills is one of the necessary evils in life, even when you’re living a virtual life in The Sims 4. It can be tedious and time-consuming to have your Sims manually pay bills every few days. Fortunately, there are some great mods available that allow you to automate the bill paying process in The Sims 4. These auto bill pay mods help streamline gameplay and free up your Sims to focus on more fun activities.
Why Use an Auto Bill Pay Mod?
There are several key benefits to using an auto bill pay mod in The Sims 4:
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Saves Time – Instead of having to manually direct your Sims to a computer or mailbox to pay bills, the bills get paid automatically This frees up your Sims’ time for other more enjoyable activities
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Prevents Disconnections – With auto bill pay enabled, you don’t have to worry about disconnects or shutoffs from failure to pay bills on time. The mods ensure bills always get paid when due.
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More Realistic – In real life, many people use auto bill pay for recurring expenses like utility bills and mortgage/rent payments. The auto pay mods bring this convenience to The Sims 4.
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Lets You Focus on Fun – Why waste game play time on the mundane when you could be sending your Sims on exciting adventures or romantic dates? Auto pay mods let you focus on the fun!
Top Auto Bill Pay Mods
There are a few excellent auto bill pay mods for The Sims 4 to choose from. Here are some top options:
1. Auto Utilities
Auto Utilities by SimRealist is one of the most popular auto bill pay mods. Once installed, it will automatically pay your Sims’ utility bills (water, power, etc.) on time without any Sim involvement.
The mod is simple to configure. You can set the percentage of funds to leave in your Sims’ account after bills are paid. There is also an option to disable certain utility bills if desired.
2. Automatic Bills
Automatic Bills by Scumbumbo takes the auto pay concept a step further. In addition to utilities, this mod also handles routine payment of bills like rent/mortgage, maid service, gardener service, pet bills, and more.
You can configure auto payments on a lot by lot basis. There are options to disable auto pay for specific bills as needed. It’s a great choice for hands-off bill management.
3. Bill Reminder
Bill Reminder by SimRealist adds reminder notifications when bills are due. A handy pop-up alert reminds you that bills should be paid soon.
While not fully automated, it’s useful if you still want Sims to handle bills manually but need a warning so bills don’t go unpaid. The notifications can be configured for 1, 3, or 7 days before bills are due.
4. Financial Advisor’s Payment Service
This mod by Imfordinner adds bill pay automation via a Financial Advisor Service. You hire a Financial Advisor NPC who will automatically pay your Sim household’s bills each week.
The Financial Advisor will withdraw funds from your household account to pay bills on time. You can adjust the percentage of funds to leave in the account.
How Auto Bill Pay Mods Work
Most auto bill pay mods in The Sims 4 work via scripts that trigger bill payments automatically based on due dates.
When an unpaid bill becomes due, the script fires to have a Sim autonomously:
- Stop what they are doing
- Walk to a computer
- Use the computer to pay the bill
Some mods require a one-time setup to determine:
- Which bills should be paid automatically
- How much money to leave in household funds
- Which Sim(s) will be designated to handle payments
The mods then run seamlessly in the background, paying bills without any further input from you. Most will notify you if there are insufficient funds to pay a bill.
Some auto pay mods like Financial Advisor’s Service take a different approach by having an NPC handle payments for your household each week.
Setup Tips for Smooth Auto Bill Pay
To ensure your auto bill pay mods work properly in The Sims 4, keep these tips in mind:
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Read mod instructions – Follow the installation and configuration steps in the mod documentation. Some require in-game configuration.
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Update mods after game patches – Mods frequently need updating after The Sims 4 patches. Keep mods updated to avoid conflicts.
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Avoidbill overlapping mods – Don’t use multiple mods that handle auto bill pay. Stick to one for best results.
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Designate an active household Sim – The mods need at least one Sim designated in your active household to walk over and pay bills.
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Leave sufficient funds in account – Make sure to leave enough money in household funds for bills plus daily needs. Review auto pay settings.
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Pause autonomous bill pay actions if desired – You can temporarily pause mods to stop automated actions via the Sim commands menu if needed.
Enjoy a More Relaxing Sims 4 Experience with Auto Bill Pay
There’s no need to waste your precious game play directing Sims to pay bills over and over. With just a quick and easy mod download, you can automate the bill pay process in The Sims 4.
Try out one of the great auto bill pay mods above to eliminate a mundane chore. Your Sims will thank you for the extra time and less stress!
What auto bill pay mod do you rely on in The Sims 4? Share your recommendations and experiences in the comments below!
Re: Paying your bills in Sims 4
Ive moved someone in but theres no option for them to pay the bill. the bill is still stuck in the original sims inventory.
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How do you pay utility bills on Sims 4?
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How to pay bills in Sims 4?
Using the computer to pay bills in The Sims 4 is also a nice option, especially if there’s bad weather and your Sims do not prefer going out of their houses. Here’s what they need to do: Sit your sim in front of the computer. Click on the computer. And then click on the “Pay Bills” option. As we’ve said earlier, the bills come in weekly.
What is a weekly bill in Sims 4?
In The Sims 4, a weekly bill is delivered to the mailbox. It details the total sum of your Sim’s household utility consumption, taxes, penalties, plus other essential information. The bill arrives every Monday, and any Sim who is a Teen or older can pay it using their household funds. Just like in real life, paying these bills is crucial.
Can children pay bills in Sims 4?
Your children Sims can pick up the bills from the mailbox, and place them in their inventories or inside the home, but they can’t pay them. Using the computer to pay bills in The Sims 4 is also a nice option, especially if there’s bad weather and your Sims do not prefer going out of their houses.
What happens if I don’t pay my Sims 4 Bill?
In The Sims 4, an unpaid bill for 2 days (48 in-game hours) will result in a total electricity shutdown first. The house will be dark, and all appliances cannot be used. If your Sims live in an apartment, failure to pay their bills will result in the refusal of their landlords to fix the rental problems faced by your Sims.
Do Sims pay bills?
Often times sims will line up to do this. This is NOT a guarantee that bills will be paid since Sims are busy taking care of personal needs, job requirements, etc so they may or may not carry this out depending on free time and mood. You are ultimately responsible for paying bills. Giving Credit where Credit is Due!
Are user Sims autonomous?
So I looked into the bill paying sections and found that User sims are not Autonomous enabled by default. Enabling this though, wasnt enough, so I added a fun instance to prod them along. Base game has you pay bills twice a week (Monday & Thursday) at 1.3% each day. This mod schedules the bill to arrive on Friday only.