Ways To Pay Your Cricket Wireless Bill

Paying your monthly Cricket Wireless bill doesn’t have to be a hassle. Cricket offers several convenient ways to pay your bill so you can choose the option that works best for you. In this article I’ll walk through the main methods Cricket customers can use to pay their phone bills.

Pay Online

For most Cricket customers, the easiest way to pay their bill is online through the Cricket website or mobile app. Here’s how to pay online:

• On the Cricket Website Go to cricketwireless.com/quickpay and sign into your account. Once logged in, you can view your balance and make a payment

• On the Cricket Mobile App: Download the Cricket app on your Android or iOS device. Open the app, sign into your account, and tap “Pay Bill”. You can then view your balance and submit a payment.

Paying online allows you to use a credit card, debit card or PayPal. One of the big advantages of paying online is that you can set up automatic payments so your bill gets paid on time each month without you having to do anything.

Online payments usually process instantly so you don’t have to worry about your service getting interrupted.

Pay by Phone

Cricket customer service can be reached at 1-800-CRICKET (1-800-274-2538) if you’d rather talk to a real person. When prompted, say “Make a payment”. You’ll be put through to a person who can take your payment over the phone.

This is the phone number and billing account number you’ll need to pay by phone. You can use a credit or debit card, a Cricket refill card, or a Cricket service card to pay.

One thing to note with phone payments is that it can take 1-2 billing cycles for the payment to fully process and show up in your account. Paying online is faster if you need your payment to post quickly.

Pay at Retail Locations

You can also pay your Cricket Wireless bill in person at thousands of authorized retail locations across the United States. Most Cricket branded stores and large retailers like Walmart and Best Buy accept bill payments.

Use the Cricket store locator to find a store near you that takes Cricket payments.

When paying in-store, you’ll need to provide your Cricket phone number or account number. Retailers accept cash, credit/debit cards and Cricket refill/service cards as payment options.

Paying at a physical retail store is convenient if you prefer paying cash or happen to be out running errands anyway.

Use a Cricket Refill Card

Cricket offers refill cards that work similar to gift cards. You can purchase refill cards at Cricket stores or major retailers like Walgreens and CVS. Refill cards come in set denominations like $20, $30, $50, etc.

To use a refill card to pay your bill, simply scratch off the back to reveal the PIN number. Then enter that PIN at checkout on the Cricket website/app or provide it to a customer service agent over the phone.

The value of the refill card gets applied to your account as a credit and goes towards paying off your monthly bill. Refill cards allow you to pay with cash without having to visit a Cricket store.

Set Up Auto Pay

The easiest way to ensure you never miss a payment is to enroll in Cricket automatic payments (also called Auto Pay). With Auto Pay, Cricket will automatically charge your credit card or debit card each month to pay your bill on the due date.

You can set up recurring automatic payments on the Cricket website or mobile app. Just sign into your account, go to the Auto Pay section, and enter your payment information.

Once Auto Pay is activated, you don’t have to do anything going forward. Your bill gets paid on time automatically each month.

Auto Pay gives you peace of mind knowing your service won’t get cut off due to a late payment. It’s the most convenient and hassle-free way to pay your Cricket Wireless bill.

Avoid Late Fees

Cricket charges a $5 late fee for payments received 1-29 days past the due date. The fee jumps up to $15 for payments 30-59 days late.

If your payment is more than 60 days late, Cricket will suspend your service and cancel your account altogether. You’ll have to pay a $30 activation fee to get it turned back on.

To avoid late fees and service interruptions, make sure to pay your bill on or before the due date each month. Enrolling in Auto Pay is the best way to prevent late payments.

If you do happen to pay late and get hit with a fee, you can request a one-time courtesy waiver of the late charge by contacting Cricket customer service. Make sure to pay on time going forward to avoid additional late fees.

Manage Your Account Online

Cricket makes it easy to monitor your account balance and payment history online. Just log into your account on the Cricket website or mobile app.

From there, you can:

• View current account balance
• See payment history and upcoming due date
• Set up Auto Pay
• Make a one-time payment
• Check data usage
• Change plans
• And more!

Getting in the habit of regularly checking your Cricket account online helps you stay on top of your bill and avoid any surprises at payment time.

Don’t Fall for Scams

Unfortunately, scammers often target Cricket customers claiming their service will be shut off if they don’t make an immediate payment. These imposter scams are always fraudulent.

Cricket will never call and demand an instant payment while threatening to suspend your account. Any call like that is 100% a scam.

If you ever receive a suspicious call demanding payment, just hang up and call Cricket customer service at 1-800-CRICKET to verify your account status. Never make a payment over the phone to someone who called you out of the blue.

You can pay your Cricket Wireless bill easily and securely through the official website, mobile app or authorized retail stores. Be wary of any unsolicited calls and use the official payment options to avoid scams.

Key Takeaways

• Pay online through the Cricket website/app for fast and easy payments.

• Call Cricket customer service or pay at an authorized retail store to make a payment in person.

• Purchase Cricket refill cards at major retailers to pay with cash.

• Set up Auto Pay to have your bill paid automatically each month.

• Pay on or before the due date to avoid late fees.

• Monitor your account online to stay on top of your balance.

• Be cautious of scam calls demanding immediate payment.

Paying your Cricket Wireless bill is quick and hassle-free when you use one of their many convenient payment options. Sign up for Auto Pay, monitor your account regularly, and avoid scams to manage your cell phone service worry-free.