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Verizon gift cards offer a convenient way to pay your mobile or home service bill. The cards can be purchased online, in Verizon stores, or in various retail locations in denominations up to $1000. But can you actually use a Verizon gift card specifically for bill payment? And how does paying your bill with a gift card work? This guide will explain everything you need to know about paying your Verizon bill with gift cards.
Overview of Verizon Gift Cards
A Verizon gift card is a prepaid card that can be used for
- Purchasing Verizon devices and accessories
- Adding funds to a Verizon Prepaid account
- Paying your postpaid Verizon wireless or home service bill
The cards do not expire, so you can buy one and use it over time as needed. Gift cards are reloadable – you can add more funds later Various denominations are available, from $25 up to $1000.
Where to Buy Verizon Gift Cards
You have several options for purchasing Verizon gift cards:
- Verizon website – denominations from $25 to $100
- Verizon stores – up to $1000
- Various retailers like Amazon and grocery stores
Verizon gift cards cannot be purchased directly through the My Verizon home account website or app Also, they are not sold at Verizon Authorized Retailer locations
Using Gift Cards Specifically for Bill Payment
Yes, Verizon gift cards can be used to pay your postpaid wireless or home service bill. There are a couple of ways to do this:
Through My Verizon Account Website/App
- Sign into your My Verizon account
- Under billing, choose to make a payment
- Select “Add new payment method”
- Enter gift card number and PIN
- Choose gift card as payment option
By Phone
- Call #GIFT (#4438) from your Verizon mobile
- Call 800-876-4141 from any other phone
- Follow prompts to enter gift card info and pay bill
Important Notes About Bill Payment:
- You must have an outstanding balance due to use a gift card for payment
- Gift cards can only pay up to the amount you owe
- Any leftover funds stay on the card to use later
So you cannot prepay future bills with a gift card or have it set up for automatic payments. But Verizon gift cards do offer a handy way to pay your current bill balance as needed!
Step-By-Step Guide to Paying Your Bill with a Gift Card
Follow these simple steps to use a Verizon gift card to pay your wireless or home service bill:
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Purchase a Verizon gift card from the Verizon website, a Verizon store, or a retailer. Select the denomination you need.
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Log into your My Verizon account online or in the app. Go to your account billing.
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Choose to make a payment on your bill. Select the option to use a new payment method.
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Enter your gift card number and PIN when prompted. Follow the verification steps.
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When your gift card is added, choose it as the payment method for your current bill. Apply all or some of the funds on the card.
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Confirm the payment details and submit. The gift card funds will be immediately applied to your account!
You can also follow this process by phone using the #GIFT number to speak with a representative.
Frequently Asked Questions About Verizon Gift Cards for Bill Pay
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Can I set up automatic bill payment with a gift card? No, you have to manually use gift cards each time you want to pay your bill. They cannot be tied to autopay.
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Do the cards expire? No, Verizon gift cards do not expire or have any fees. The balance remains until used.
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Where can the cards be used? Verizon gift cards can only be used at Verizon corporate stores, on Verizon.com, or by phone. Not at authorized retailers.
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Can I get a refund on unused gift card funds? No, you cannot exchange Verizon gift cards for cash. Any balance remains on the card to use toward future purchases or bills.
How to pay your bill and accepted payment types
- Youre registered for My Verizon website or app.
- You havent enrolled in Auto Pay.
- Scheduled payments – Are debited from your checking account or charged to your credit/debit card on the scheduled payment date.
- One-time payments – Are debited or charged within 24 hours of submitting the payment.
When is my bill payment due?
Your payment due date is shown on the first page of your bill. Go to your Bill Overview in My Verizon. Scroll down and click the Bill PDF. If youre the Account Owner or the Account Manager, you can change your payment due date.
Will Verizon send me reminders to pay my bill?
Yes, we send email or text message payment reminders 2 days before your due date if:
Sign in to My Verizon to manage notifications.
When will Verizon process my bill payment?
When we process your payment depends on whether its:
