Setting up Autopay

[mhq]

I just ordered the FiOS 300Mbps yesterday, and I've done almost everything that I should've done at this point (e.g. arranged an installation date, etc) -- however, I am still unable to access 'Billing' on my Verizon account, and therefore, I am unable to set up AutoPay. I am attempting to set up AutoPay before my first bill. Is this possible?

[jonjones1]

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@mhq wrote:

I just ordered the FiOS 300Mbps yesterday, and I've done almost everything that I should've done at this point (e.g. arranged an installation date, etc) -- however, I am still unable to access 'Billing' on my Verizon account, and therefore, I am unable to set up AutoPay. I am attempting to set up AutoPay before my first bill. Is this possible?

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Probably not. Autopay does not work the first time since it takes Verizon time to get it added.

now I do not advocate “autopay” for any reason. Having a company taking control of your bank or credit account is not advisable. A credit card is easy to charge back but a bank account is a little more work.

i recommend you use the onetime payment feature from the app or from the web portal and pay it that way to safeguard your money. Just pay it a few days prior to the due date and you get a receipt very quickly. 

Or if near a verizon corporate location (no resellers like Best Buy etc) they have a kiosk to make same day payments.