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Payment Options
Credit Card
Online:
- Use the State Disbursement Unit payment portal
- Select “Parent Paying Support” and follow the prompts to pay with Mastercard, Discover card, or Visa
- Credit and debit cards processed online will charge a 1.9% service fee on every transaction, paid to the card processor
- You can also make credit and debit card payments directly through ExpertPay
By phone:
- Call the California State Disbursement Unit at 1-866-901-3212
- Select Option 1
- Credit and debit cards processed by phone will be charged a 1.9% service fee on every transaction, paid to the card processor
- Only Discover, Mastercard, or Visa are accepted
- You can also make credit and debit card payments by calling ExpertPay at 1-800-403-0879
At your local child support agency:
- Most California child support agencies accept credit cards at automated kiosks during regular business hours. Your county may also have kiosks at the county courthouse or other locations
- Credit and debit cards processed through an automated payment kiosk will charge a 2.7% service fee on every transaction, paid to the card processor
With PayPal:
- You will need your Participant ID number and a PayPal account
- Methods of payment accepted by PayPal: PayPal balance, PayPal branded debit and credit cards, bank account debit card, and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover)
- There is a 2.49% ($3.95 minimum) service fee on every transaction, paid to the card processor
- Please note, the maximum transaction amount per day is $5,000.00 and it may take three or four days for your payment to be posted to your child support account
Bank Account
Online:
- You can pay by electronic debit from your checking or savings account with fraud protection online at ExpertPay
By phone:
- Call ExpertPay at 1-800-403-0879
At your local child support agency:
- Most agencies accept payment by cash at automated kiosks during regular business hours. Your county may also have kiosks at the county courthouse or other locations
With PayPal:
- You will need your Participant ID number and a PayPal account
- Methods of payment accepted by PayPal: PayPal balance, PayPal branded debit and credit cards, bank account debit card, and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover)
- There is a 2.49% ($3.95 minimum) service fee on every transaction, paid to the card processor.
- Please note, the maximum transaction amount per day is $5,000.00 and it may take three or four days for your payment to be posted to your child support account
Check or Money Order
Please note, if you have a private case that is not managed by a county or regional child support agency, call 1-866-901-3212 for assistance with making payments by mail.
If your case is managed by any office of Child Support Services, you can mail a check or money order to:
CA SDU
PO BOX 989067
West Sacramento, CA
95798-9067
Cash
At your local child support agency:
- Most California child support agencies accept payment by cash, credit card and e-check at automated kiosks during regular business hours, and a few will accept limited forms of payment over the counter. Your county may also have kiosks at the county courthouse or other locations
With PayNearMe:
- Use PayNearMe at 7-Eleven, Family Dollar, CVS Pharmacies (except inside Target), Casey’s General Store and ACE Cash Express stores
- Get a personal PayNearMe barcode on PayNearMe’s California child support page or by contacting your local child support office at 1-866-901-3212
- Present the barcode to a cashier
- Reuse the barcode for future payments or get a new one, as needed
- Find a PayNearMe location near you
- PayNearMe charges a $1.99 convenience fee and guarantees payments
- Please note, it may take three or four days for your payment to be posted to your child support account
With MoneyGram:
- Use MoneyGram at Advance America, Albertsons, CVS Pharmacies (except inside Target), Raley’s/Bel Air, Walmart, and others
- Find a location at MoneyGram locations or call 1-800-926-9400
- To make a payment, you will need your Participant ID number and Receive Code 14630
- MoneyGram charges a $1.99 fee and guarantees payments
- Please note, it may take three or four days for your payment to be posted to your child support account