Paying your phone bill on time every month is crucial to avoid service interruptions. But life gets busy, and you may occasionally forget or be unable to pay your Boost Mobile bill by the due date. We all want to understand the consequences of a late or missed payment so we can avoid disruptions. This article will outline what happens at each stage if you don’t pay your Boost Mobile bill, how to restore service, and tips to prevent issues.
When Is My Boost Mobile Bill Due?
As a Boost Mobile customer, your bill has a set due date every month. The date is based on when you originally activated your account. Your bill details the monthly charges for your plan, features, taxes and fees. This covers the previous 30-day service period.
If you want to keep your cell phone service, you must pay in full by the due date. Boost Mobile helps you remember by sending you emails and texts as the due date gets closer. But ultimately, it is your responsibility to pay on time.
What Happens At Each Late Payment Stage
Here is what occurs if your Boost Mobile bill becomes past due
Payment Past Due:
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A $5 late fee will be charged
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You’ll receive past due notices by email, text and your online account.
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Service continues if payment is made right away.
30 Days Past Due:
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A suspension warning is sent.
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Service continues if payment is made.
60 Days Past Due:
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A service suspension notice is sent.
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Your service is suspended until payment is made. No calling, texting or data.
90 Days Past Due:
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An account cancellation notice is sent.
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Your account is cancelled for non-payment.
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Your phone number is disconnected and lost.
Beyond 90 Days Past Due:
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Your account is permanently cancelled.
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Any unused balance is forfeited.
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You must open a new account and get a new number.
You can see that the consequences get worse over time if payment isn’t made. Act quickly to restore your account and avoid service interruptions.
How To Restore Suspended Service
If your service is suspended after 60 days past due, here is how to restore it:
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Pay the full amount that is past due plus any fees, current charges, and a $10 fee to get the account back up and running. Partial payment will not restore service.
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Payment can be made online, through the app, by calling Boost Mobile or at a store.
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Service restoration can take up to 1 hour once payment processes.
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Monthly charges will continue as usual after reactivation.
Get your account back in good standing quickly to resume using your phone.
Tips To Avoid Late Payments
Setting up automatic payments or payment reminders can help avoid issues. Here are some other tips:
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Check your account balance regularly and make partial payments early if needed.
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Review usage to ensure your plan aligns with your needs. Downgrading can lower monthly costs.
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If you miss a payment, pay the past due amount immediately and before day 60.
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Contact Boost Mobile if you need payment assistance or flexibilty.
Being proactive will help avoid the hassle of service interruptions. But if your account does become past due, restore it quickly.
What Happens When My Service Is Suspended?
If you reach 60 days past due, here is what happens when Boost Mobile suspends your service:
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You can’t send texts, make calls, use data, or get to other services. Basically, your phone will not work.
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After 3 days, voicemail is disabled. You must re-enable it once service resumes.
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Monthly charges keep accumulating even during suspension.
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A $10 reactivation fee is charged when service restarts.
Suspension is very inconvenient since you miss important communications. Stay current on payments to prevent it.
Permanent Cancellation After 90 Days
The most serious consequences occur after 90 days past due on your Boost Mobile account:
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Your phone number is permanently disconnected and lost.
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Any remaining account balance is forfeited.
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Your account is closed.
To get Boost Mobile again, you must open a new account and be issued a different number. Severely delinquent accounts may be unable to rejoin.
Losing your number makes permanent cancellation especially difficult since contacts and accounts rely on it. Avoid this outcome by keeping payments up to date.
Steps To Reactivate Your Service
If you act quickly, you can restore your suspended service by:
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Paying the full past due balance including fees and current charges. Partial payment will not reactivate service.
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Making a payment online, through the app, by calling or in person at a store.
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Waiting up to 1 hour for restoration after Boost Mobile processes your payment.
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Paying monthly charges as usual when service resumes.
Don’t let your account stay suspended. Get it back in good standing quickly to start using your phone again.
Avoid The Hassles Of Late Payments
As the saying goes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” While missing one payment may only result in a late fee, the consequences worsen over time without payment. Stay on top of your bill to avoid suspensions and cancellation. But if you do miss a payment, act fast to get your service restored. Maintaining your account in good standing ensures you stay connected each month.
How do I see my billing information?
Check your billing or payment information in your account online or in the Boost Mobile app.
How do I update AutoPay?
- Go to Settings → Payment Method.
- At the top of the screen, you’ll see the payment method you saved. Under “Add Credit or Debit Card,” you can add either a credit card or a debit card.
What happens if I don’t pay Boost Mobile?
FAQ
How long can I go without paying Boost Mobile?
How long will your phone stay on if you don’t pay the bill?
There are utility companies that will cut off service up to a week after the bill is due and charge a lot of money to get it back on. Some businesses, like phone companies, may cut off service 45 to 60 days after the bill is due.
What happens if I don’t pay my mobile bill?
If you continue not to pay, your provider might: restrict your service – for example your phone provider might only let you make calls to the emergency services. disconnect you – you can check when your service will be disconnected on your provider’s website.
Why would Boost Mobile suspend my account?
Excessive usage, like trying to use your mobile service as home internet replacement or sticking your sim card in a phone with a blacklisted IMEI device are just a few examples of why the account would be cancelled. Only you or boost will know exactly why the account was cancelled.
What happens if a payment is applied to a Boost Mobile account?
Once a payment is applied to an account, it is not refundable, transferrable, or exchangeable and it has no surrender value. Learn more information about how you will be billed or charged for your service with Boost Mobile. Learn when your bill or payment is do, how to pay it and more.
How do I pay my Boost Mobile bill?
Boost Mobile accepts credit, debit, and Re-Boost cards as payment. It doesn’t accept mail-in payments of checks or cash, and you can’t pay directly with your checking account number. You can pay your Boost Mobile bill in person at a Sprint store or at a Boost Mobile kiosk located in a store (such as Best Buy, Target, etc. ) near you.
Can I cancel my Boost Mobile account?
Yes. Log into your account with Boost Mobile to make any changes to your plan. Boost Mobile’s website, however, encourages you to cancel your account by calling their customer service line, instead. If you go this route, you will probably hear a sales pitch on why you should keep your service with the company.
When will my boost payment be processed?
Your payment will be processed on the day it is due. For accounts not enrolled in AutoPay, payments can be made in-store, in your account online, in the app or by contacting Boost Customer Care. Assisted payments are subject to a $4 convenience fee.
How do I make a payment if I’m not enrolled in autopay?
For accounts not enrolled in AutoPay, payments can be made in-store, in your account online, in the app or by contacting Boost Customer Care. Assisted payments are subject to a $4 convenience fee. When is my bill or payment due?.
What happens if I miss a payment?
Unlike your standard monthly charges, there may be a cancellation fee or an early termination fee. You can switch providers even if you’ve missed payments. However, that doesn’t mean you can avoid shelling out that money—you’ll still need to pony up.
