09 | Bill Payments

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Bill Payments"

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SEWT Team
August 27, 2025

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Understanding “bill payments” is an essential topic for you, an ESL learner, because it directly affects your ability to manage money and avoid late fees or service interruptions. Whether you're paying for electricity, internet, rent, or your phone plan, it’s important to understand billing terms and how payment systems work in English. This knowledge will help you stay organized, ask questions if there’s an issue, and keep your finances on track. Today’s vocabulary will help you handle monthly expenses with more confidence. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Invoice (Noun): A document that shows the amount of money owed for goods or services.

  2. Due date (Noun): The final date by which a payment must be made.

  3. Late fee (Noun): An extra charge for not paying a bill on time.

  4. Statement (Noun): A summary of account activity, including charges and payments.

  5. Automatic payment (Noun): A system where bills are paid directly from your account on a set schedule.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Invoice

    • I received an invoice for last month’s electricity.

    • Make sure the invoice includes the correct date and amount.

    • The internet company sent me an invoice by email.

  2. Biomass

    • The due date for the rent is the first of every month.

    • I always mark the due date on my calendar.

    • If you miss the due date, you might have to pay a late fee.

  3. Late fee 

    • I forgot to pay my credit card bill and had to pay a late fee.

    • Some companies charge a late fee after just one day.

    • You can avoid late fees by setting up automatic payments.

  4. Statement

    • The bank sends me a monthly statement.

    • Check your statement to see if everything looks correct.

    • The phone statement shows all calls and text charges.

  5. Automatic payment

    • I set up automatic payment for my utility bills.

    • With automatic payment, you don’t have to worry about forgetting.

    • You can cancel automatic payment anytime through your bank.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

Paying bills on time is easier when you understand your statement and the invoice details. Make sure to check the due date for each bill so you don’t get charged a late fee. Many people use automatic payment to make sure everything is paid on time, which helps avoid mistakes and keeps your accounts in good standing.