Yes, someone else can pay your credit card bill either through online banking or over the phone – at least, these are the easiest ways to do it. Alternatively, it is possible for someone to pay your credit card bill by sending a check via mail, or in person, by visiting a branch of the bank that issued the credit card.
How to pay someone else’s credit card bill:
- Online: Log in to your online banking and set up the credit card company as a payee with your bank. Simply add the name of the credit card company as a payee and include the account number of the person whose bill you want to pay.
- Phone: To pay someone else’s credit card bill over the phone, ask the cardholder to provide the phone number printed on the back of their credit card. You will need to provide your bank account’s routing number and account number for payment.
- Mail: Get the payment address from the cardholder’s account statement. Credit card companies typically have several addresses, but there's a specific one for payments. Send a check or money order for the payment and include the person's full name and account number on the memo line.
- In person: Visit a local branch of the bank that issued the credit card to pay in cash. Just provide the teller with the card number and cardholder's name Some credit card companies don't have physical locations. In these situations, check the company's website to see if they allow payments through money transfer services like Western Union.
If you’re drowning in debt, it doesn’t hurt to reach out for help. However, managing your own finances is almost always recommended. If you want to make your own debt repayment plan, you can check out the best ways to pay off credit card debt as quickly and inexpensively as possible.
This answer was last updated on 04/09/24 and it was first published on 03/30/22. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.
