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Paying your Verizon wireless, home phone, internet, or TV bill just got easier with Verizon Gift Cards. These cards allow you to pay your bill quickly and conveniently without needing your bank account information or credit card on hand. In this article, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about using Verizon Gift Cards to cover your monthly Verizon bill.
Overview of Verizon Gift Cards
Verizon Gift Cards are pre-paid cards that can be used to pay your Verizon bill, buy things on Verizon’s website, or visit a Verizon store. The cards can be used for any amount, from $25 to $1,000, and they never expire.
Some key things to know about Verizon Gift Cards:
- Can be purchased online, in Verizon stores, or over the phone
- Never expire and have no fees
- Can be used fully or partially
- Accepted for bill payment online, in the My Verizon app, or by calling
Using even a portion of a Verizon Gift Card allows you to save your bank account or credit card for another purchase. The remainder stays on the card to use another time.
Buying a Verizon Gift Card
You’ll need to buy a Verizon Gift Card if you don’t already have one before you can use it to pay your bill. You can get a Verizon Gift Card in the following ways:
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Online Cards in denominations from $25 to $100 can be purchased on Verizon’s website You can check out as a guest or use your My Verizon account Digital gift cards are sent to your email within 1 business day,
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In Verizon stores: Gift cards up to $1000 can be bought at any Verizon corporate store. No need to be an existing customer.
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By phone: Call #GIFT (#4438) on your Verizon phone or 800-876-4141 from any phone. Operators can help you purchase and then immediately apply a gift card to your account.
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Third party retailers: Select amounts of Verizon Gift Cards are sold at grocery stores, pharmacy chains, and other retail outlets. Check your local area.
You’ll get a gift card number and PIN after you buy something that you can use for billing or other Verizon purchases.
Using Your Verizon Gift Card for Bill Payment
Verizon makes it easy to use the money from your gift card to pay for your present internet, TV, Fios internet, or wireless service. You can use a Verizon Gift Card to pay off your debt in the following ways:
Pay Online
- Log into your My Verizon account online or in the app
- Navigate to the Pay Bill section
- Select “Add new payment method”
- Choose Verizon Gift Card and enter your gift card number and PIN
- The gift card will now show as a payment option when you pay your bill
This allows you to allocate all or just a portion of the Verizon Gift Card to your current bill. The rest remains on the card for future use.
Pay by Phone
You can also use a Verizon Gift Card to pay your bill by calling Verizon directly:
- From your Verizon mobile phone, dial #GIFT (#4438)
- From any other phone, call 800-876-4141
When prompted by the automated system or agent, provide your Verizon billing account number and gift card details. The card value will be applied towards your outstanding balance.
Paying with Auto Bill Pay
If you use Verizon’s Auto Pay system for automated monthly payments from a bank account, you can still use a Verizon Gift Card as a one-time payment on your bill.
Follow the same steps to add the gift card as a payment method, then choose “Make additional payment” in your account instead of the regular autopay. This allows you to allocate your gift card funds when you choose while still keeping autopay active.
Gift Card Payment for Home Services
Verizon home services like Fios TV and Internet can also accept Verizon Gift Cards towards your monthly bill.
The process works the same as paying a wireless bill. Simply log into My Verizon, navigate to your home account, and add the gift card as a payment option. You can then use those funds to cover all or part of your home services statement.
Checking Your Gift Card Balance
It’s easy to check how much remains on your Verizon Gift Card at any time. You have two options:
- Online: Login to your My Verizon account and find Gift Card under Payment Methods
- By phone: Call #GIFT (#4438) or 800-876-4141 and follow prompts
This allows you to verify the balance before applying the card towards a purchase or bill payment.
Reasons to Use a Verizon Gift Card for Your Bill
Paying your Verizon bill with a Verizon Gift Card offers several benefits:
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Convenience: Cards can be applied 24/7 online or via phone without accessing your bank account or credit card information
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Flexibility: Use the exact gift card amount you want and save the rest for later instead of charges to a bank/credit card
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Budgeting: Allows you to allocate a set amount towards your bill each month from the gift card funds
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Gifts: Gift cards make great presents for Verizon customers to help pay their monthly bill or buy new devices/accessories
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Discounts: Occasional Verizon promotions offer a discount on gift card purchases allowing you to save on your bill
Overall, Verizon Gift Cards provide an easy and useful option for covering your monthly Verizon bills. They give you more payment flexibility and convenience without requiring a credit card or bank account on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about using Verizon Gift Cards for bill payment:
Can I use a Verizon Gift Card at a non-Verizon store?
No, Verizon Gift Cards can only be used at Verizon corporate stores, on Verizon.com, or to pay your Verizon bill. They cannot be used at third party authorized retailer locations.
Do the gift cards ever expire?
No, Verizon Gift Cards do not have an expiration date and won’t expire over time.
Can I use just part of the card?
Yes, you can choose to allocate just a portion of the Verizon Gift Card towards your bill payment and save the remainder of the funds to use later.
What if my bill is higher than my gift card value?
If your monthly bill is more than the gift card amount, you can use multiple cards or pay the difference with another payment method.
Can I use a gift card if I’m on autopay?
Yes, you can make a one-time “additional payment” via gift card on your bill while still keeping your monthly autopay active.
Do the cards have any fees?
No, there are no fees, dormancy charges or expiration dates associated with Verizon Gift Cards.
Using a Verizon Gift Card offers a handy way to cover your monthly Verizon bill or services. Hopefully this article provided you with everything you need to know to take advantage of paying your Verizon bills with gift cards. Check your balance online or by phone and apply the funds to your account easily via the My Verizon app, website, or phone support.
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 taken out of your checking account or charged to your credit or debit card on the due date.
- One-time payments are charged or debited within 24 hours of the payment being sent.
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:
