Paying your Verizon wireless or home services bill with a Verizon gift card is a convenient way to keep your account in good standing. Verizon offers gift cards in various denominations that can be used towards your bill payment. This article will explain in simple terms how to pay your Verizon bill using a gift card, where to buy the cards, and answer some frequently asked questions.
Where to Buy Verizon Gift Cards
You can purchase Verizon gift cards directly from Verizon through the following methods
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Verizon Website: You can buy gift cards worth $25, $50, $75 or $100 on the Verizon website. The cards are delivered within 2-5 business days when you order online.
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Verizon Stores: You can buy Verizon gift cards in any denomination up to $1,000 at Verizon retail stores.
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Verizon Mobile App You cannot purchase Verizon gift cards directly through the My Verizon or My Fios apps
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Authorized Retailers: Verizon gift cards are not sold at Verizon Authorized Retailer locations.
Once purchased, Verizon gift cards do not expire or have any dormancy/maintenance fees The full value remains accessible until used
Using a Gift Card to Pay Your Verizon Wireless Bill
To use a Verizon gift card to pay your Verizon wireless bill, you have two options:
Through the My Verizon Website/App
- Log into your My Verizon account on the website or in the app.
- Go to the Pay Bill section.
- Select the amount you want to pay.
- Choose ‘Change or Add a Payment Method’.
- Select ‘Add a New Payment Method’.
- Choose ‘Add a Gift Card’ as the payment type.
- Enter the gift card number and PIN.
- Select ‘Check Balance’ to confirm the amount available.
- The gift card will now show as a payment option for your wireless bill.
By Phone
You can also apply a Verizon gift card payment over the phone:
- From your Verizon wireless phone, dial #GIFT (#4438)
- Or call 800-876-4141 from any other phone
Follow the prompts to enter the gift card number and PIN to pay your bill.
Using a Gift Card to Pay Your Verizon Home Services Bill
To use a Verizon gift card to pay your Fios or other Verizon home services bill, follow these steps:
- Log into My Verizon and go to your home account.
- Select ‘Bill’ then ‘Pay Bill’.
- Choose your payment amount then ‘Edit’ or ‘Add Payment Method’.
- Select ‘Verizon Gift Card’.
- Enter the gift card number and PIN.
- Select ‘Continue’.
- The gift card will now show as a payment option for your home bill.
You can also call the above phone numbers to pay your home bill with a gift card.
Partial Gift Card Payment
A great feature of Verizon gift cards is that you don’t have to use the full balance in one payment. You can apply just a portion of the gift card value to your bill and save the remainder of the funds to use later.
Gift Card Balance
To check your Verizon gift card balance:
- Dial #GIFT (#4438) from your Verizon wireless phone
- Call 800-876-4141 from any phone
- Login to your My Verizon account
Auto Pay and Gift Cards
If you use Auto Pay for your wireless or home bill, you can still make one-time gift card payments. Just follow the steps above to add the gift card as a payment method, then choose ‘Make Additional Payment’ in your home account, or ‘Make a One-Time Payment’ in your wireless account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about paying your Verizon bill with a gift card:
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Where are Verizon gift cards accepted? You can use Verizon gift cards to pay your bill online, through the My Verizon app, by phone, or at Verizon retail stores. They cannot be used at Verizon Authorized Retailers.
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Can I use just part of a gift card? Yes, you can use a portion of the gift card balance and save the rest to use later.
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Do Verizon gift cards expire? No, Verizon gift cards do not have an expiration date and the funds never expire.
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Can I use a gift card if I have Auto Pay set up? Yes, you can use a gift card to make one-time additional payments on an account with Auto Pay.
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How do I check the balance on my gift card? You can check your balance by phone, online, or in the app by following the steps outlined above.
