So, how do you pay a bill using your cell phone? Is it possible? We will answer this question in this complete article on the subject.
First, we will talk about whether it is really possible to make payments via boleto, then we will give a complete tutorial on how to pay your boletos through your app on bank.
To conclude our article, we will talk about some advantages that only online payments bring. Check out all of this in our article below and enjoy reading!
How to pay a bill using your cell phone: Is it possible?
For many decades, it was common to pay bills at lottery shops or bank branches. After all, we can all remember the endless lines that took hours of our day just to pay a bill.
It was stressful and a waste of time, but in the last decade several technologies have emerged to make our lives easier, precisely because of the arrival of smartphones. Bank apps finally allow you to pay bills using your cell phone.
As a result, we see very few people leaving their homes to pay their bills these days, but these people still exist and you are most likely one of them.
You may have some concerns about online payments and the next topics in this article will put your mind at ease., showing all the advantages and truths about online payments.
I'm sure that after reading our article, you will pay only online and with that you will save time and you will only see a queue again if necessary.
Nowadays, any App allows you to pay your bill in a few seconds, so we will show you below how to do this process for all applications.
How to pay a bill using your cell phone: Step by step!
In this second topic, we will show you how to pay a bill using your cell phone using absolutely any app. After all, they all follow basically the same path and some are even easier. Check out the tutorial below to see how this process is done.
1. Download your bank's app
First you must download the app from your bank. Most major banks have their apps available for Android and Apple's iOS system, so it's very likely that you'll find your bank's app easily.
2. Log in to your account
Right after downloading your bank's app, log into your account using the necessary information, usually asking for your CPF, account number and password.
Generally, you will use your CPF and password the first time. If your device has a biometric reader, you will probably only use this function.
3. Locate the “payments” option
Right after logging into your account and opening the app menu, locate the “payments” option. It is usually highlighted in your bank’s app menu. However, in some apps it is common to have the option “bills” or “bill reading”.
Regardless of which one it is, you will be given one of these options to choose from. Then, select the “Barcode reading” or “Bill reading” option.
4. Use the camera, scan the barcode or click on your PDF
Then, you will have two options when you select the “Barcode Scan” option. You can either use your camera to scan the barcode or manually type the barcode into the app.
To scan the barcode, the camera will open and there will be a red line in the center. You must position this line over the bill and wait until the app is able to identify it. To make this process easier, find a well-lit place.
For PDF bills, you can type the barcode normally, but some banks allow you to just click on the PDF of the bill on your cell phone and then the option to pay the bill will open in the app, making the process even easier.
5. Make the payment and download the receipt
The last step of our tutorial is to pay your bill. In this last step, it is important to check that the data is correct, that the bill is up to date and that the payment date is correct.
You will have the option to make the payment via TED or Pix, we recommend that you use Pix technology because you will not pay fees and can make the payment whenever you want.
Then, download the receipt of your paid bill and save it in your WhatsApp or by email. If you need to search for a problem later, it will be simple and easy to consult your receipt.
How to pay a bill using your cell phone: Advantages and truths!
To conclude our article, we will show some advantages and truths for you who are using this technology now and may be afraid of what might happen to your money.
The first advantage is regarding the pandemic situation that we are still experiencing, by paying your bills online you will be able to stay safer from Covid-19.
The second advantage is that payments made by serious banks are as safe as their branches, that is, when you pay through your bank's app, the process is as safe as going to the lottery shop or the institution's bank branch.
The last advantage is what we talked about at the beginning of our article, by making your payments online you save time and avoid unnecessary stress.
