 TITLE: Should I Pay Bills with a Credit Card or Checking Account? CONTENT: Which Bills Can I Pay with a Credit Card?\n-----------------------------------------\nYou can typically pay the following bills by credit card. Check with your providers to find out whether they charge a convenience fee to process your credit card payment. (If they do, it's usually smarter to pay from your checking account.) And look at the company's website or your paper statement to see what your options are.\n*   Utility providers\n*   Cable and internet companies\n*   Cell phone providers\n*   Subscription services\nTypically, the following providers do not allow you to pay by credit card or charge fees for you to do so. Exceptions exist, however, so check with your providers if you'd like to pay these bills by credit card.\n*   Mortgage companies\n*   Auto lenders\n*   Landlords\n*   Auto and home insurance companies\n*   IRS and state tax collectors\n*   Student loan providers END