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6 Tips to Avoid Credit-Card Late Fees

By Sharon O'Brien, About.com

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Avoid Credit Card Late Fees: Pay by Phone

  • If you usually send your credit-card company a check by mail, consider paying by phone if your due date is getting close.
  • Although some credit-card companies charge a fee for payments made by phone, typically $15 or less, that’s usually cheaper than paying the credit card late fee.

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