How to pay monthly msp while on vacation outside Canada

[andrew999929]

hi all. I’m currently outside Canada for 2 Months. I want to pay my monthly msp fees. I usually pay it online when I’m in BC. But somehow the online site doesn’t want to work outside Canada. Any suggestions on how to pay it? And another question, can I wait till after I’m back in Canada to pay it or will there be negative consequences (like penalties or a negative credit score etc) if I don’t pay the msp by the end of each month.. thank you

 

[steaky]

Assume you have a Canadian (RBC) bank account, use online banking for bill payment.

 

[YVR123]

You should be able to pay via online banking from your Canadian bank.
Unless you are in country that block certain access of the website, you should be able to login your online banking and pay.

 

[foodie69]

Try automatic payment, every month, same time your payment goes to MSP. Regardless of whether or not you are in the country, simple

 

[andrew999929]

Can I wait till I’m back to Canada to pay the msp for the previous 2 months ?

 

[steaky]

If premiums not paid on or before due date, collection actions may be initiated:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/premiums/pay/overdue

 

[andrew999929]

That’s strange since I called them over the phone and they advised not to worry and that it can be paid when I’m back