Most U.S. property managers let residents pay rent by eCheck - an ACH payment from your checking account - through an online resident portal, usually free while cards add a fee. We confirmed 5 firms below. Several use the ClickPay portal, where eCheck is free and cards cost about 2.95%.
Sunset Property Management & Realty
Pay rent by ACH/EFT through the Buildium tenant portal using your bank account.
Douglas Elliman Property Management
Free e-Check (ACH) from checking or savings via the ClickPay resident portal; cards carry a fee.
FirstService Residential
Free eCheck (ACH) via the ClickPay portal, one-time or recurring; cards add about 2.95%.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay rent with an eCheck?
Yes. Most U.S. property managers let residents pay rent by eCheck - an ACH payment from a checking account - through an online resident portal like ClickPay, AppFolio, or Buildium.
Is there a fee to pay rent by eCheck?
Usually no. On portals like ClickPay, eCheck (ACH) is free while credit and debit cards add a fee of about 2.95%.
What is ClickPay?
ClickPay is a resident-payment portal used by many property managers (including FirstService Residential, AKAM, Douglas Elliman, and Halstead) that lets you pay rent and monthly charges free by e-check from your bank account.
How do I pay rent from my bank account?
Log in to your resident portal, choose e-check or bank account, and enter your routing and account numbers. Set it to recurring so rent is drafted automatically each month.
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