Welfare Help Cellphone Bill, Can’t Pay with Check

4 postsstarted by bbqthis 2026-07-19 21:48 UTC525 viewsoriginal topic

New Member

#1
2026-07-19 21:48 UTC

Have a welfare need in the ward, the member uses Boost Mobile which will not accept a personal check as payment. What’s the best procedure for that?

russellhltn

Community Administrator

#2
2026-07-20 03:15 UTC

Consider making helping with other bills as outlined in 22.4.3 (Provide Resources or Services Rather Than Cash).

Section 22.5.5 outlines a support line that includes asking questions.

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adkinsjm

New Member

#3
2026-07-26 14:31 UTC

There are several threads on similar issues. Usually, a member of the bishopric or RS president can make a payment with their debit/credit card and get reimbursed. The bishop may authorize another member who is willing and able to do it.

Reimburse from fast offering category.

waltbristow

Member

#4
2026-09-01 21:52 UTC

I have been told that the church developers are working on allowing church units in the U.S. make electronic payments -- like they can make electronic payments to members. Apparently units in some parts of the world can already do this.

Here's hoping this happens sooner rather than later...