Verizon e-gift cards offer a convenient way to pay your monthly phone bill or top up your account balance. With Verizon e-gift cards, you can gift cell phone service to friends and family or pay your own Verizon Wireless bill. In this article, we’ll explain what Verizon e-gift cards are, their benefits, and provide a step-by-step guide to using them to pay your Verizon bill.
What are Verizon E-Gift Cards?
Verizon e-gift cards allow you to add funds directly to your Verizon Wireless account balance. They work just like traditional gift cards – you purchase a digital code online or in stores and then redeem it on your Verizon account. The value of the e-gift card is instantly applied as a bill credit.
Verizon e-gift cards come in set denominations ranging from $15 to $500. You can buy multiple cards to reach the desired amount. The funds never expire, so you can save e-gift cards to pay future bills.
Benefits of Paying with Verizon E-Gift Cards
Using Verizon e-gift cards to pay your cell phone bill offers several advantages:
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Convenience – No need to pull out your credit card or bank account information each month. Just redeem your e-gift cards as needed.
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Budgeting – Verizon e-gift cards allow you to pay for service in advance. You can purchase cards when you have extra funds available.
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Gifting – Give the gift of cell service by purchasing Verizon e-gift cards for friends or family members
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Rewards – Some retailers offer discounts or rewards when you buy Verizon e-gift cards You may be able to save money on your cell bill
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Account protection – Keeping your credit card or bank account off your Verizon account provides an added layer of account security and privacy.
Step-by-Step Guide to Paying Your Verizon Bill with E-Gift Cards
Ready to start paying your Verizon Wireless bill with e-gift cards? Follow these simple steps:
1. Purchase a Verizon E-Gift Card
First, you’ll need to buy a Verizon e-gift card. You can purchase digital codes online from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, or directly from the Verizon website. Verizon e-gift cards are also sold at grocery stores, drug stores, and other retailers nationwide.
Available denominations range from $15 up to $500. Choose the amount you wish to pay towards your bill. You can combine multiple cards if needed.
After completing your purchase, you’ll receive an email with a 19-digit claim code. This code is needed to add the funds from the e-gift card to your Verizon account.
2. Redeem Your Verizon E-Gift Card
Next, you’ll need to redeem the e-gift card which applies the funds to your Verizon account balance. There are a couple ways to do this:
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Online – Visit the Verizon gift card redemption site. Enter the 19-digit claim code from your e-gift card email and click “Redeem”.
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Mobile app – Open the My Verizon app, go to Plans & Devices > Account > Redeem Gift Card and enter the claim code.
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By phone – Call Verizon customer service at (800) 922-0204. Provide the agent with your claim code to redeem.
In all cases, the full e-gift card value will be immediately applied to your account once redeemed.
3. Pay Your Bill
Once your Verizon e-gift card balance is redeemed, you can use those funds to pay your current monthly wireless bill. Here’s how:
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Go to your Payment Options.
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Choose an amount to pay (i.e., pay in full, pay another amount, make a split arrangement) and choose Continue.
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Choose add/edit payment method. Select Gift card and click Add method. Follow the prompts.
The redeemed e-gift card balance will automatically apply towards the bill payment amount you selected. Any remaining balance will stay on your account to cover future bills.
And that’s it! By redeeming Verizon e-gift cards, you’ve successfully paid all or part of your current Verizon Wireless bill. The payment will process right away so you don’t have to worry about late fees.
Tips for Managing Your E-Gift Card Balance
Managing your Verizon account payment with e-gift cards takes a bit of planning. Here are some tips:
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Check your account balance periodically to see how much you have left from redeemed cards.
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When the balance runs low, buy another Verizon e-gift card to add more funds.
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You can set up e-gift card auto-redemption for any cards purchased through Verizon.
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If your payment exceeds your gift card balance, the remainder will be paid via another payment method you have on file.
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You can receive e-gift cards as gifts and use them to pay your bill at your convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about redeeming Verizon e-gift cards for bill payment:
Are there fees to use Verizon e-gift cards?
No. There are no fees associated with purchasing or redeeming Verizon e-gift cards. The full value you load will be applied to your account.
Can I use Verizon e-gift cards to pay another person’s bill?
Yes, you can pay anyone’s Verizon Wireless bill with an e-gift card. Just be sure to redeem the card on the correct account.
Where can I see my e-gift card balance?
Check your gift card balance by logging into your My Verizon account or calling customer service. The balance will be listed with your other payment methods.
Do Verizon e-gift card funds expire?
No, balances from redeemed Verizon e-gift cards do not expire. You can keep the funds on your account indefinitely.
Can I get a refund on unused e-gift card balances?
Unfortunately, Verizon does not allow refunds on redeemed e-gift card balances. Make sure to only redeem amounts you intend to use.
Convenient and Simple Bill Payment
Verizon e-gift cards provide a quick and easy way to add funds to your Verizon Wireless account. By following this guide, you can seamlessly redeem gift card codes and use the balance to cover your monthly phone bill. Enjoy the convenience of prepaid cell service using Verizon e-gift card top-ups.
How do I apply a Verizon Gift Card to my Verizon mobile bill?
Gift cards can be used to pay your Verizon mobile or home bill through your My Verizon account (website or My Verizon app) or by phone. Important: You must have a balance due to be able to add a Verizon Gift Card as a bill payment option. To add a Verizon Gift Card as a payment option for your mobile bill through My Verizon:
- Go to your Payment Options.
- Choose an amount to pay (i.e., pay in full, pay another amount, make a split arrangement) and choose Continue.
- Choose add/edit payment method. Select Gift card and click Add method. Follow the prompts.
When the gift card is added, you can select it as a payment option for your bill. To apply your gift card to your bill by phone call #GIFT (#4438) from your mobile phone or 800-876-4141 from any phone. Learn about using a Verizon Gift Card when you have Auto Pay on your home account.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention! Wed be happy to help find out whats going on with the gift cards you purchased, waldnorm. 
The good news is that gift cards do not expire, and will not be impacted by inactivity. Please tell us, are you using the app or the website when you encounter the error message after trying to pay with the gift card? Are you signed in to your My Verizon account when attempting the payment?
My Verizon account on the web via a desktop.
I have tried Bill-Payment Options- enter an amount ($100) and then “Add or Edit Payment method.” Gift card is not highlighted followed with an i and then says “gift card payments restricted.”
Thank you for those additional details, Waldnorm. Have you had an opportunity to confirm the balance through the back of the card?
I purchased these two cards myself. Each should have $100 on the card. But thats not the issue why that appeared. I never even had an opportunity to put in numbers for the gift card, etc., I just could not select gift card as an option. I tried to put this in as credit for future payments or to pay ahead. Should I wait until I receive my next bill and then try again? I never had to do that before when I paid ahead with my credit card beforehand.
Ah, thnak you so much, Waldnorm, yes you must have a balance to have this option open: