Jcussen I agree , if the person you describe never has internet or very infrequently then sure. I suppose I wouldn’t blindly trust and find out months later, but for most people that just doesn’t exist. That’s all others are saying . Being in the gone merchant marines isn’t normal. Being in a remote area of Oregon for weeks isn’t normal. If your that remote how do you know what the bill is or find a way to pay? ( how does one even have bills :))
I trust but verify .as already said I get the email well ahead I’ve never been away from cell service more than a day or two and we’ve camped in some “remote” locations. Most people fit into that category. Those that don’t , well , go a different way , but I’m tech savvy and fully involved in my finances .. for those like minded , I think auto pay is the way to go .
Some people seem to always have issues etc with billing. I don’t know why but we have never been in that position. I have had credit card numbers stolen sure , again one call and charges reversed new card issued ( next day to my camp location) no questions. But even that was 8 years ago before I went full time. Since then , full time , and over $5000 in charges and autopays a month to multiple cards ... it’s worked out great. Lucky ? Maybe.
as you say everyone needs to find their happy place, I can only add my experience to the thought process.