If I received a summons for a bill that had been turned over to collection so I called them but they refused payment with my credit card over the phone, am I still legally obligated to pay the bill?
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If I received a summons for a bill that had been turned over to collection so I called them but they refused payment with my credit card over the phone, am I still legally obligated to pay the bill?
Asked on June 22, 2015 under Bankruptcy Law, Arkansas
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you'd still have to pay (assuming that it is a valid debt, which you do not appear to be disputing). There is no law saying that someone has to accept payment by credit card, and some people and business are not set up to take payment by credit card. Not accepting credit cards does not affect their rights or your obligations.
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