What to Know Before Getting Started
Payments are sent to arrive on or before the date you specify (Delivery Date). However, money is withdrawn from your account (Process Date) before the delivery date. The company or person you pay may need additional time to post the payment, so scheduling payments ahead of the due date reduces the risk of late fees. Applying payment to your account is entirely managed by the payee.
Bill Pay Timing Explained
You select a deliver-by date when scheduling a payment. Bill Pay ensures the payment arrives on or before this date. After delivery, the payee may need 3–5 business days to apply the payment. For best results, schedule your payment several business days before the due date to minimize the chance of late fees.
Important Reminders
- Bill Pay payments can only be made from GreenState checking accounts.
- Ensure you have sufficient funds available before the process date.
- Electronic payments: Funds are typically withdrawn 1–2 business days before the deliver‑by date.
- Check payments: Funds may be withdrawn up to 5 business days before the deliver‑by date.
- Both one-time and recurring payments are supported.
- Payments can be changed or canceled before processing begins.
- Federal holidays do not count as business days.
- Payments sent outside the United States are not supported.
- Bill Pay is not recommended for GreenState loans or GreenState credit cards; these post faster when paid directly through GreenState.