How can I transfer a verizon prepaid phone to a post paid account?

[rjjtraina]

I want to purchase a verizon prepaid phone for my 10 yr old granddaughter for  xmas and have it put on my daughters verizon family account. So far I've received 3 different answers from verizon over if , when or how this can be done.

I was told the phone would have to be on the prepaid plan for 12 mos before it could be done. (Verizon store rep)

I was told it would have to be on the plan for 6 months before it could be done. (different Verizon store rep)

I was told it could be done immediately. (Verizon rep phone call) (I had the feeling she really wasn't sure)

New phone is in transit.

Can someone answer this? Thanks

[Ann154 · Accepted solution]

Read the policy for prepaid phones. Device Unlocking Policy | About Verizon

[natashaa_vzw]

rjjtraina, help is here as you deserve the correct answer from us so that you do know how to proceed wit your daughter's new prepaid device. My apologies as I see you have been given different answers. Ann154 is correct with the link provided as it gives you the time frames of what you can do with either a 3G or 4G device. May I ask, what is the device make/model that you purchased for your daughter? This will be the determining factor of the time frame.

[STEHER49]

I have the same question and I purchased the Samsung J3.

[vzw_customer_support]

We would love for you to join our Post Paid services Steher49. You can review this http://spr.ly/6581DDUCZ link to provide you the time frame.
Our 3G Prepaid Phone-in-the-Box phones are restricted for use with our Prepaid service for 6 months after activation, and are locked to the Verizon Wireless network for 12 months after activation. After 6 months, the restriction to our Prepaid service is automatically removed. If service is disconnected within the first 6 months, a new 6 month period will begin if the phone is reactivated. If you would like to get started then please contact our Sales team at 888-924-7937. I do hope this allows you to move forward.

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