re: Bat Signal for the credit card point gurus

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I spoke to a customer service reps for one of the lenders who told me I couldn't use a credit card to directly pay the loans, but could use my credit card to send a money order via Western Union, the latter of which they accept as a payment method.

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I imagine the fees Western Union charges cost more than the benefit gained in points.

But yes, there are ways to pay off student loans and mortgages through roundabout methods.