Automated Clearinghouses Are Commonly Used by Consumers to Make Direct

question 98

Multiple Choice

Automated clearinghouses are commonly used by consumers to make direct payments for

• A) insurance premiums.
• B) mortgage payments.
• C) utility bills.
• D) all of these.

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