Finding In-Person Locations to Pay Your Dish Network Bill

Paying your monthly Dish Network bill is easy and convenient with the variety of options available. While online and phone payments are popular choices, many customers still prefer the familiarity and security of paying their bill in person with cash. Dish offers several in-person bill payment options to accommodate different needs and preferences. In this article, we’ll look at the major retailers supermarkets, and payment centers that allow you to pay your Dish Network bill in cash locally.

Western Union

One of the most widely available options for in-person bill payment is Western Union With over 46,000 agent locations in the United States, Western Union makes it easy to pay bills near home or on the go. To pay your Dish Network bill at Western Union, you’ll need your account number and ZIP code. There is a $199 processing fee when paying with cash.

Western Union offers a couple different bill pay options. The standard pay service allows you to make one-time payments. There is also Western Union Convenience Pay, which enables recurring payments if you want to set up automatic monthly payments. Both options allow you to avoid late fees and service interruptions by paying your Dish Network bill in person with cash when it’s most convenient for you.

MoneyGram

Similar to Western Union, MoneyGram has over 27,000 bill pay locations across all 50 states. You can walk into any MoneyGram location, such as Walmart or CVS, and pay your Dish Network bill for a $1.99 fee. Bring your account number and ZIP code to quickly process the payment.

MoneyGram also offers MoneyGram Express Payment, which allows you to establish recurring monthly payments. By setting up automatic payments, you don’t have to worry about remembering to pay your bill each month. Just visit any MoneyGram location and pay in cash by the due date. Express Payment helps you avoid late fees while still allowing the flexibility of in-person cash payments.

CheckFreePay

Offered at over 13,000 retail locations, CheckFreePay is another major bill payment service accepted by Dish Network. Participating retailers include Walmart, Kroger, CVS, and more. You will need to bring your Dish account number and billing ZIP code. The payment processing fee is $1.50 when paying with cash.

CheckFreePay allows you to pay one-time or set up recurring payments. If you choose automatic payments, you can pay your Dish bill in cash each month and CheckFreePay will automatically apply the funds to your account by the due date. This prevents late payments if you don’t have the time or means to pay online.

Tio Networks

Dish Network bills can also be paid at over 10,000 Tio Networks locations across the country. Look for Tio kiosks at retailers like Kmart, Staples, and Fred’s Super Dollar. You’ll need to input your Dish account number and ZIP code at the kiosk, then insert your cash payment of at least $10. There is a $1.99 processing fee per transaction.

Tio Networks locations are perfect when you need to pay your Dish Network bill but don’t have Internet access or a credit/debit card available. The self-service kiosks make bill payment quick and convenient without having to wait in line.

Ace Cash Express

With over 1,500 locations in 23 states, Ace Cash Express is another established bill payment service that Dish Network customers can utilize. The $3 fee is a bit higher than other locations, but Ace Cash Express gives you the convenience of paying bills open 7 days a week. All you need is your account number and ZIP code to pay your Dish bill in cash.

Ace Cash Express also offers check cashing, prepaid debit cards, money orders, loans, and more financial services. So it can serve as a one-stop shop for many of your monetary needs in addition to paying bills.

Dollar General

The popular discount retailer Dollar General has partnered with Western Union to offer bill pay services at over 8,000 locations. Paying your Dish Network bill at Dollar General follows the standard Western Union process. Simply bring your account and ZIP code to the customer service desk, pay in cash, and Western Union will handle the $1.50 processing fee.

Dollar General offers the convenience of bill payment and picking up everyday essentials in one trip. Locations are typically open seven days a week as well.

Supermarkets

Many major supermarket chains allow customers to pay bills at their customer service desks or self-checkout kiosks. Dish Network accepts in-person payments at the following grocery stores:

• Albertsons – Over 1,700 locations. $1.99 fee per payment.

• Winn Dixie – More than 500 locations across the southeast. $1.00 fee.

• Kroger – Almost 2,800 participating locations. $1.00 fee.

• Smith’s Food and Drug – Over 130 stores in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico. $1.99 fee.

• Fred Meyer – One-stop shop for groceries and bill payment in over 115 Pacific Northwest locations. $0.79 fee.

• Fry’s Food Stores – 120 locations in Arizona. $1.00 fee.

• King Soopers – Colorado’s favorite grocery store with over 150 locations. $1.00 fee.

• Dillons – Fast bill pay at over 75 Kansas grocery stores. $1.00 fee.

• Baker’s – Pay bills at your neighborhood Nebraska grocery store. Over 30 locations. $1.00 fee.

• Gerbes – Dish Network bills can be paid at 30 Midwest supermarkets. $1.00 fee.

• Jay C Food Stores – 25 grocery stores in the Chicago area. $1.00 fee.

• Ralphs – Pay your Dish bill while grocery shopping at over 150 stores. $1.99 fee.

• Food 4 Less – Dish Network bills can be paid at the customer service counter of over 100 locations in California, Illinois, Indiana, and Nevada. $1.99 fee.

As you can see, paying your Dish Network bill is quick and convenient at most major supermarkets. Just look for bill pay signs at the customer service desk or self-checkout. All you need is your account number, ZIP code, and cash payment.

Other Local Retailers

In addition to the major national chains above, many smaller local retailers allow customers to pay Dish Network bills in their stores:

• Casey’s General Stores – Over 2,200 convenience store and gas station combos primarily in the Midwest. $1.99 fee.

• Maverik – 335 convenience/gas stores located throughout the Western U.S. $1.99 fee.

• Kum & Go – Bill payment available at over 400 locations in 11 states. $1.99 fee.

• Holiday Stationstores – Pay your Dish Network bill at over 600 locations across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. $2.00 fee.

• Fastrac – 85 convenience stores across upstate New York. $1.99 fee.

• Corner Stores – Texas-based chain with over 150 locations. $2.00 fee.

• Circle K – Select locations offer bill pay services. Check with your local store. $2.00 fee.

• Pilot Flying J – Some of the over 750 truck stops and travel centers have retail stores allowing Dish Network bill payment. $1.99 fee.

• Safeway – Many of the over 800 Safeway stores offer bill pay. Check with your location. Fees vary.

• BI-LO – Some of the 200+ Southeast BI-LO grocery stores allow Dish Network bill payment. Check with your local store. Fees vary.

So don’t overlook your neighborhood gas station or corner store when you need to pay your Dish Network bill in person. Many convenient locations already exist in our everyday routines.

Pay Near Any ZIP Code

Dish makes it easy to pay your bill near home or anywhere in the country. Before you travel or move, simply visit Dish.com and enter the ZIP code of your destination. You’ll instantly see a list of nearby retailers that accept Dish Network payments.

Major national chains like Walmart, Kroger, CVS, Dollar General, and Albertsons have locations in just about every ZIP code. So you should never have an issue finding a place to pay in your area. Dish also partners with hundreds of local chains and independent retailers across the U.S. giving you plenty of convenient options.

Avoid Late Fees and Service Interruptions

Missing a Dish Network payment can result in penalties like late fees, suspended service, and termination of your account. That’s why having reliable in-person bill pay options is so important for many customers. Even if you run into an emergency or temporary financial hardship, you can keep your account in good standing by paying with cash at one of thousands of locations.

Whether you prefer paying your Dish Network bill in-person or simply need a backup payment method in certain circumstances, it’s good to know your options. Dish offers more retail locations than just about any other TV provider. Next time you need to pay your Dish Network bill with cash, use their locator to find a payment center near you.