What is a paper statement fee?
A monthly charge for printing and mailing your statement instead of delivering it electronically. Distinct from a plain monthly statement fee, which bills regardless of how the statement arrives.
From a merchant statement
Also billed as Mailed statement fee.
Who charges it and why
The processor. Printing and postage are real, small costs, which puts this line a rung above pure junk; the catch is that some accounts default to paper delivery without asking, then price the default well past the postage.
What fair looks like
Fair looks like electronic statements at no charge as the default, with paper as a genuine at-cost option for merchants who want it, chosen rather than defaulted.
Can you get rid of it
Usually yes, in one step: switch delivery to electronic in your account settings or by request. If the line continues after the switch, it was never about the paper.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a paper statement fee?
A monthly charge for printing and mailing your statement instead of delivering it electronically. Distinct from a plain monthly statement fee, which bills regardless of how the statement arrives.
Who charges the paper statement fee and why?
The processor. Printing and postage are real, small costs, which puts this line a rung above pure junk; the catch is that some accounts default to paper delivery without asking, then price the default well past the postage.
Can you get rid of a paper statement fee?
Usually yes, in one step: switch delivery to electronic in your account settings or by request. If the line continues after the switch, it was never about the paper.
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