What is Autopay (Automatic Payment)?
Credit Card Glossary · Updated April 2026
A feature that automatically pays your credit card bill from your bank account each month. You can typically set autopay for the minimum payment, statement balance, or a fixed amount. Autopay helps ensure you never miss a payment and damage your credit score.
Frequently asked questions
What is Autopay?⌄
A feature that automatically pays your credit card bill from your bank account each month.
What does Autopay mean on a credit card?⌄
A feature that automatically pays your credit card bill from your bank account each month. You can typically set autopay for the minimum payment, statement balance, or a fixed amount. Autopay helps ensure you never miss a payment and damage your credit score.
What terms are related to Autopay?⌄
Closely related concepts include Due Date. Each of these helps clarify different aspects of the same topic.
Where does Autopay apply?⌄
Autopay is a account management concept. It typically appears in the context of balance management, payments, and card lifecycle.
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