The Complete Guide to Paying Your Verizon Wireless Bill by Mail

Many Verizon Wireless customers still find it easy to pay their bills by mail. People often pay bills online or automatically, but mailing a check gives you more control over when it arrives and may save you money on bank fees.

As a Verizon Wireless customer for over 10 years I’ve paid my bill by mail many times. In this guide I’ll share everything you need to know to pay your Verizon Wireless bill properly by mail.

Finding Your Verizon Billing Address

The first thing you need to do is find the right address to send your payment. Verizon has a lot of billing centers across the country, so you need to use the address on your bill.

Here’s how to find it

• Log in to your My Verizon account online or the My Verizon app.
• Under “Account” or “Bill”, open your latest bill.
• On page 1, at the very bottom, is the payment mailing address. This is the address to use when mailing a payment.

It will look something like this

Verizon Wireless
P.O. Box _____
City, State Zip

Be sure to always double check your individual bill for the address each time you mail a payment. Verizon’s regional addresses can change.

To be safe, I suggest printing out the address right from your bill. This prevents mistakes from copying it down incorrectly.

Completing the Payment Slip

At the end of every Verizon bill is a payment slip that you should mail with your check. Here’s how to fill it out properly:

• Write your account number on the payment slip. This ensures your payment gets applied correctly.

• Indicate your check amount in the box provided.

• If paying for multiple bills, list all invoice numbers to be paid.

• Detach the payment slip and include it in the envelope with your check.

Completing the payment slip fully prevents processing issues and makes sure your payment is credited to the right account.

I always try to double check that my account number, check amount, and invoice numbers match between the slip and my check. This catches any transcription errors I might have made.

Timing Your Mailed Payments

Unlike online payments which credit your account almost instantly, paying by mail takes longer to process.

It’s important to account for mailing and processing time when sending your payment:

• Allow at least 7-10 days for your mailed check to reach the billing center.

• Once received, allow 1-2 billing cycles for processing and the payment to apply to your account.

To avoid late fees, I recommend mailing your payment at least 2 weeks before the due date listed on your bill. This gives plenty of cushion for the mail and processing delays.

I also suggest checking your account online a few days after your expect your check to arrive. This lets you confirm when the mailed payment has been received and applied to your balance.

Avoiding Common Mail Payment Mistakes

Through trial and error over the years, I’ve learned how to avoid some common mistakes that can happen with mailed payments:

• Use the correct payment address – Always verify you’re mailing to the exact address printed on your latest bill. As mentioned earlier, Verizon’s addresses can vary.

• Include the payment slip – Forgetting to include the completed payment slip is an easy oversight. But without it, your payment risks not getting applied properly.

• Double check account numbers – It’s easy to flip a digit by mistake when hand writing your account number on the check and slip. Take a second to verify your numbers match on both.

• Allow enough processing time – Understand that mailed payments take longer to credit your account. Mail your check early to avoid late fees.

• Confirm payment receipt – Log in online a few days after expecting check delivery to confirm your mailed payment was received and applied.

Following these tips will help avoid common hiccups with paying your Verizon Wireless bill by mail.

Saving on Postage with Online Bill Pay

While mailing a paper check gives you control over timing, you can save on postage with your bank’s online bill pay.

Most banks now allow you to schedule one-time or recurring payments to companies like Verizon electronically. The bank mails a check for you directly to Verizon using their bulk mailing rate.

Just be sure to schedule payments through your bank’s bill pay at least 2 weeks before your Verizon due date. This compensates for their mailing time plus Verizon’s payment processing.

I prefer using my bank’s online bill pay over mailing checks myself. It saves me the postage cost while still letting me schedule payments manually. Just remember that electronic payments also take time to process, so schedule them early.

When to Avoid Paying by Mail

While paying your Verizon Wireless bill by mail can be convenient, there are a few scenarios where I’d recommend using a different option:

• You’re nearing a payment due date. Online payments credit your account almost instantly, while mailed payments take over a week to arrive and process. Use electronic payment to avoid late fees if your bill due date is less than 2 weeks away.

• You need to stop a suspension for non-payment. If your account was already suspended, the fastest way to restore service is with instant online payment versus waiting for a mailed check.

• You’ll be traveling when payment is due. It’s risky to rely on mailed payments when you’ll be away and unable to follow up. Use auto-pay or pay early online before leaving town.

• You have an incorrect payment address. If you realize you mailed your check to a wrong address, pay online immediately to avoid issues. Don’t wait and hope it arrives somewhere.

While bill pay by mail has its advantages, it also has pitfalls to be aware of. Evaluate your specific situation to determine if mailed payment makes sense.

Paying at a Verizon Retail Store

If you need to pay quickly and in-person, Verizon accepts payments at its retail stores. You can bring cash, check, or credit/debit card.

In-store bill payment used to be one of my only options when I had limited home internet access. I try to avoid it now due to the time cost of driving plus waiting in line.

But paying at a Verizon store can be a good backup option if you miss a due date or have issues paying online. Just be prepared to allow extra time for driving, parking, and waiting to process your payment.

Key Takeaways for Paying by Mail

Paying your Verizon Wireless bill by mail offers control and avoids bank payment fees. But it also carries some delays and potential pitfalls.

Here are my key tips to make it go smoothly:

• Always use the payment address printed on your specific bill.

• Include the completed payment slip to ensure proper application.

• Mail at least 2 weeks before your due date to allow for delays.

• Confirm online when your mailed payment is received.

• Consider using your bank’s bill pay to save on postage.

• Avoid mailing late payments – pay online instead to credit instantly.

• Verify the payment address and your account number when mailing.