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Recurring vs. One-Time Payments: Which One Should I Choose?
Recurring vs. One-Time Payments: Which One Should I Choose?
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Chexy Wallet offers two types of paymentsRecurring Payments and One-Time Payments—each designed for different billing needs. Here’s how they work and how to decide which is right for you.


Recurring Payments

Best for: Bills that are paid monthly and have a fixed amount (e.g., rent, condo fees, subscriptions).


Payment Methods: Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD), Interac e-Transfer, and Bill Pay.


How It Works:

  • You set up your recurring payment once, and Chexy automatically processes it every month.

  • Your credit card is charged 3 business days before your due date.

  • On the due date, we release the payment to your payee.


    ⚠️ Important: We only support payments made once per month—weekly, bi-weekly, or quarterly payments are not supported.


One-Time Payments (Bill Pay Only)

🚨 One-Time Payments can only be made through Bill Pay. If your bill does not support Bill Pay, it cannot be paid as a one-time payment.

Best for: Variable bills (e.g., utilities) or when you need to make multiple payments in a month.


Not available for: Payments made via Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) or Interac e-Transfer.


How It Works:

  • You manually schedule a one-time payment when needed.

  • Your credit card is charged 3 business days before the scheduled payment date.

  • On the scheduled date, we send the payment to your payee via Bill Pay.


Which One is Right for Me?

  • Choose Recurring Payments if you have a bill that is the same amount every month and is due on a regular schedule.

  • Choose One-Time Payments only if your payee accepts Bill Pay and your bill has a variable amount or you need to make a non-monthly payment.

💡 Need to check if your bill qualifies for One-Time Payments? Make sure your payee is eligible for Bill Pay before selecting this option.

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