How much is the late fee?

How much is the late fee?

A penalty (late fee) is charged at the rate of 1.5% of the past-due balance, which is calculated whenever the next billing runs.  


For example, if a balance of $100 is owed when the account is being billed for a new bill, a penalty of $1.50 is charged.

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