How to Find the Last Date Paid on a Bill

Some parts of a billing statement aren't hard to figure out -- the amount due, for example, and the date when it's due. Other parts, such as the date and amount of your last payment, are sometimes left out. The last date of a payment shown on a billing statement depends on many factors, such as the time it takes for you to send the payment, the time it takes for the company to receive the payment, and the time it takes the company to record the payment. Checking your account online or going over your recent paper bill statement will usually give you the payment information you're looking for.

Instructions

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Check your account online. Log on to your creditor's website using the username and password that you chose when you registered your account. Most business websites have a button you can click to access your payment history. When possible, print out your payment record and keep it in a file folder. If you're having a hard time finding your payment history, call the customer service number listed on the website.

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Opt to receive paper copies of your bills. Many companies are trying to save money by going paperless. Paper copies of statements are usually easier to read and understand, and some creditors include the date and amount of your previous payment.

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Contact your creditor. Ask for a copy of your recent billing statement showing the date of your latest payment. The company's customer service representative can also confirm the amount and date of your most recent payment.

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Check your last payment on a bill through your bank's website. Banks typically offer free online bill payment services if you have a checking account with them. If you pay your bills online using your bank's service, you will have built a payment history for your bills that you can access anytime.