That's outrageous! Where is that? It seems really weird that they can force someone to use an electronic link to a credit card or bank account. Some people don't even have those things.
That's probably the direction of the future. It's scary. People will lose all aptitude for scrutinizing their bills. Besides that, we'll be at the mercy of banks as far as fees for transactions are concerned.
Do you have the option of paying cash?
Texas. Pedernales Electric.