Simple Pay – Let Them Pay Your Mexican Bills Online and in English

I have been a local bank customer for 15 years and I have always paid my Mexican utilities through my checking account using their auto-pay.  Recently, I started having problems with my CFE not getting paid and my electricity has been shut off.  Also, my bank was not able to set up auto-pay for my cable tv bill.  I tried unsuccessfully twice to resolve these issues but to no avail.  I started looking at other solutions for paying my bills and remembered an article I read about Simple Pay.  I just started using it and it actually is surprisingly “SIMPLE” to set up.  This is a good option for paying your bills online; it is in English, easy to edit and easy to track your bills.

SP-400Simple Pay’s Mission is to simplify Expat’s lives who are living in Mexico full or part time.  Pay your bills online today with any checking account, debit or credit card.

  • SimplePay will you an email with your monthly statement and due date
  • You can pay your bills online after you receive your statement via email or set-up auto payment
  • SimplePay has national coverage, so regardless if your home is in Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, or Cancun, you can pay your bills through SimplePay.

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You have a choice of Auto Pay or Manual Pay.  Just set up an account and get started:

  • Add your bills:  Electricity, Gas, Water, Phone, Cable and Property Taxes
  • For Manual Pay, add the bills you want to pay one time
  • For Auto Pay, add your recurring bills and select the plan – Monthly or Yearly
  • Setup the payment method and link your Bank Account, Credit Card or Debit Card

With the auto-pay version, just by providing Simple Pay with your bill’s information once, they will know the amount to pay, due date and can debit it directly from any checking account, credit or debit card. You will receive an email before your due date to confirm the payment every month.  Simple, and you’ll never have to worry again about your bills.

There is also an easy form to fill out if you need additional help. The form asks for the following information:

  • Best phone number to reach you – Area Code + Number
  • Best time to call you
    • 8am – 2pm (PST)
    • 2pm – 6pm (PST)
  • Any notes or comments?  Not required, but helpful if you need something other than setting up a new Mexico Bill Paying account.

Remember to have handy a copy of your bills OR the account number of each bill when they call you within 48 hours.

FirmaElectronicaSP-OscarOscar Herrera is the CEO and a serial entrepreneur who went to San Diego University.  I wrote to him to ask questions for my article and he called me back within a few hours and gave me some new information about what they are planning for the very near future.  They are preparing a video presentation to use at HOA meetings and you can also request that a representative answer questions at your meetings.

You can email Oscar with questions at:   Oscar@simplepay.com.mx

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There is another program that looks promising but I have not personally tried it yet:  SimpleHelp offers incredible benefits, all to give you peace of mind and assistance when you need it anywhere in Mexico – coverage in all 32 states. I also urge you to learn about SimpleHelp service – either to use it in the same PR or a different one www.SimpleHelp.com.mx

SimpleHelp Assistance Membership covers you in five main categories: medical, home, auto, legal, and travel. Each category comes with different inclusions free of charge or co-pay, which you can find in the Inclusions Table below.

Medical Assistance
Assistance Type Free of Charge Included Per Year
Doctor House Visit Consultation 2X
Bilingual Phone Doctor Consultation UNLIMITED
Bilingual Phone Doctor Assistance UNLIMITED
Bilingual Phone Vet Assistance UNLIMITED
Terrestrial Ambulance 2X
Aerial Ambulance DISCOUNTED RATE
Dental Cleaning & Check-up 2X
Visual Check-ups 2X
Clinic, Labs, Hospitals, & Specialist Referrals UNLIMITED
Home Assistance
Assistance Type Free of Charge Included Per Year
Plumber (Includes Labor & Parts) 2X
Electrician (Includes Labor & Parts) 2X
Locksmith (Includes Labor & Parts) 2X
Glazier (Includes Labor & Parts) 2X
Auto Assistance
Assistance Type Free of Charge Included Per Year
Roadside Assistance (Gas, Tire, Jumper Cables, Locksmith) 3X
Tow Truck Assistance 2X
Travel Assistance
Assistance Type Free of Charge Included Per Year
Bilingual Concierge UNLIMITED
Paid travel for Family Member in case of Emergency 1X
Full Repatriation Coordination DISCOUNTED RATE INCLUDED

For the full list of terms, inclusions and details, please visit SimpleHelp Terms & Conditions.

Fino – High Impact Holiday Dressing

This holiday season, nothing is going to get your message across as elegantly as the collections at Fino boutique. If you want to freshen your look, the answer lies in experimenting.  Fino owner, Marsha La Tessa, takes you around the world with standout pieces from collections that include designers and artisans hailing from Mexico, St Barth, New York, Australia, Sweden, Canada, Chile, Peru and India.  When you need that ultimate knock out dress or a relaxed sporty piece that looks equally cool paired with sneakers or sandals, Fino has you covered.

Carla Fernandez – Mexican Designer’s Vision of the Future Indigenous crafting methods and rural communities are kept alive, through the design and fabrication of avant-garde clothes and home accessories that last a lifetime.“You just have to have the eye and take it and place it in the right surroundings and you will see how sophisticated and beautiful and fashionable and sexy and trendy it is.”accessories-by-carla-fernandez-photo-by-mallery-roberts-morgan-e1443049382557

Peruvian designer, SANDRA WEIL founded her Couture collection in 2008 with a vision to create high quality, beautiful handmade garments with special attention to details and finishes. The designs are classic yet unconventional with impeccable fit, wearable silhouettes, streamlined color palettes and signature accents.  Sandra Weil is a Peruvian designer with a particular genius for the unexpected.  With her signature style and upscale wearable pieces, you will know Sandra Weil when you see it. Based in Mexico City, these looks go from abstract, feminine to eye-catching all in one.

Clover Dress

Sandra Weil Clover Dress

Jaline Design (Mexico):  This Euro Latin collection expands upon the idea of destination wear. This versatile collection of prints and patterns in jersey and silk create must-haves complementing every woman´s wardrobe, no matter where they live or travel. From pareo pants and vest jackets to fringed tunics, garment-dyed caftans and backless bohemian dresses, the pieces exude a modern romance while also paying tribute to intricate hand craftsmanship.

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Camilla (Australia) She launched her namesake label ten years ago. Now, celebrated designer and artist Camilla Franks is a name synonymous with Australian fashion and lifestyle.  All pieces are luxurious, individualistic and timeless, creating a sentimental place in your wardrobe and life.  The flowing garments that bear her label, Camilla, are flamboyantly patterned, riotously colored and lavishly beaded. They are embellished, they are embossed, they are embroidered – they are extravaganzas.

Camilla

Camilla

VOZ means “voice” in Spanish. VOZ is an ethical luxury fashion company whose mission is to protect the livelihoods, well-being, and cultural values of rural indigenous women globally.  VOZ was founded in 2012 by Jasmine Aarons.  “We honor and empower artisans creatively, economically and culturally through a collaborative business model that showcases, preserves, and supports traditional art forms. We work in collaboration with politically and economically marginalized women to create beautiful fashion collections and to provide design leadership, training, and opportunity for indigenous women in the rural regions where they reside.”

VOZ Shawl – Each Artisan has unique weaving and each piece is one of a kind art.

Tanya Taylor is having a moment. The Toronto-born, New York-based designer has been called “one to watch” since her first collections (Taylor launched her namesake line in 2012) and is currently verging into industry darling territory.

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Tanya Taylor

Sea – Sea NY, the New York-based brand explores a world of opposites, where romantic bohemian meets a smart city aesthetic. This retro-contemporary style allows each piece to be effortlessly sophisticated and sharp in finish, yet ever playful with a timeless versatility.

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Sea Lace Long Sleeve Blouse

 Awaveawake – Curve-hugging slip dresses are the underpinnings of Awaveawake, a line of naturally dyed, eco-friendly dresses and layering pieces by longtime stylist Jaclyn Hodes. Inspired by vintage lingerie and ’70s maxi styles, the collection unexpectedly reconciles body-conscious tailoring with floor-skimming designs that feel delightfully flowy.

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Awaveawake Slip Dresses

 Saloni (UK) London based contemporary womenswear designer Saloni Lodha founded her brand drawing on her Indian heritage, re-interpreting prints, silhouette and color in a modern way.  Saloni’s signature and iconic dresses have been worn by international celebrities around the world.

Saloni

Saloni

Eugenia Kim has been transforming women’s hats into the “It” accessory since she launched her collection in 1997.  Kim’s playful feminine head-toppers add a quirky edge to any wardrobe. Headquartered and handmade in her New York City studio, Eugenia Kim is sold at luxury retailers.   Since winning the CFDA award for Accessories Design in 2004, her designs have been a firm runway fixture and celebrity favorite.

Fino carries Kim’s a footwear line featuring sophisticated pointy flats with luxe accents, polished ankle-strap heels, and glossy boots with pearl details.

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Eugenia Kim Sun Hat

CARALARGA – Nature, preservation and the beauty of simplicity are the elements that most accurately define and drive Mexican jewelry house, Caralarga. Their one-of-a-kind, handmade, artisanal designs result in high-quality pieces that feature the best of every natural element and highlight their admiration for simplicity. Carlarga likes things the way they come and believe that a simple world is a better world.caralargaalta2-39

 

And we can’t forget the essentials:  lingerie and lounge wear by Skin and Sleepy Jones.

Look for new collections arriving from these amazing designers:

Thierry Colson (Paris)     Armando Takeda (Mex)

Raquel Allegra                   Heidi Klein Swimwear

Nili Lotan (NY)                  Pas de Calle (Paris / Japan)

Ulla Johnson                      B’sbee (Italy)

Warm                                   Baja East (NY)

Simple by Trista                Tabulah Rasa

Alice + Olivia                      Little Lifner Bags

Poupette St Barth