Can you make payments to the Veterans Affairs department online?

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs provides an online payment option in settling VA bills through the online portal at Pay.gov. Recipients of monthly compensation, pension or educational financial assistance should contact the Debt Management Center prior to making online payments, notes the VA.

Online payment of VA bills is a secure, handy and quick transaction for those who have Internet access. Users can navigate to the Pay.gov website and click on the "Make a Payment" button to start the process.

Veterans can pay through a direct debit from their bank accounts or by using a credit or debit card, states Pay.gov. Acceptable cards include Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.