Verizon just announced a new payment policy where it will charge you a $2 “convenience fee” if you make a single payment on your bill online or over the phone.
The goal here is to get you to sign up for its automatic payment system. The policy will take effect on January 15, 2012.
Here are the ways Verizon says you can get around the fee:
- Electronic check online (My Verizon Online, My Verizon Mobile/Handset). Fee waived.
- Electronic check via telephone. Fee waived.
- Enrollment in AutoPay using credit/debit/ATM card or electronic check; fee does not apply
- Online from the customer’s home-banking service provider website; fee does not apply.
- Credit/debit/ATM card, electronic check or cash at a Bill Payment Kiosk, Panel or with a representative at a Verizon Wireless Communications Store; fee does not apply.
- Use of a Verizon Wireless Gift Card or Verizon Wireless device Rebate Card to pay a bill in-store, online or by telephone; fee does not apply
- Paper check or money order mailed to the VZW remit address on customer’s bill; fee does not apply.
Verizon also says it will clearly state if you’re about to be charged the $2 fee in case you want to change your mind a pay a different way.
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