The ATM feature that not everyone knows about: how to pay bills in cash

Paying bills in cash may seem outdated to many, as today there are many convenient options, such as POS payments, direct debit , and many other ways to make these transfers from the comfort of your home. However, some people still go to ATMs to pay utility bills, taxes, debts, etc.

For them, there are important new features, such as the refund of change for bill payments at Caixabank ATMs via Bizum . This applies to cases where a fine or tax is paid in cash and the exact amount is not entered, the bank announced in a statement on Wednesday.

This is how you can pay bills in cash

Whether due to personal preference, lack of access to banking services, or other reasons, many people prefer or need to make payments in cash. Services such as electricity, water, gas, telephone, or rent can still be paid in cash, either in a bank account or in a bank account. supplier offices, banks, post offices or points such as tobacco shops and kiosks.

Of course, legal limits on the use of cash must be taken into account. In Spain, no more than €1,000 can be paid in cash if one of the parties is acting as a business or professional, as a measure against tax fraud. Furthermore, it is essential to request a receipt or proof of payment after payment, as this is the only way to prove compliance with the obligation.

Many ATMs allow you to insert bills directly to pay bills, especially if the bill includes a barcode or payment reference. This method is useful if you can't get there during office hours, as ATMs are open 24 hours a day.

To use this option, you just need to bring your printed or digital bill, select the "bill payment" option at the ATM, enter the exact amount in bills, and confirm the transaction. When you finish, the ATM will issue a receipt that you should keep as proof of payment. Not all ATMs allow this, so it's a good idea to check with your bank first.

Caixabank's new features

CaixaBank has added a new feature to its ATMs that allows users to return change from cash payments using Bizum. In these cases, users can provide a phone number to receive the excess directly through the Bizum platform, streamlining the process and avoiding complications with cash payments.

In addition, the bank has enabled cash payments for bills, fees, taxes, and fines at all its ATMs , a transaction that until now could only be performed by card. These two features are available throughout the CaixaBank ATM network in Spain and can be used by both customers and individuals not affiliated with the bank.