Paying your monthly Comcast bill is easy and convenient with a variety of payment options. However, you may be wondering if Comcast charges extra fees for paying with a credit card. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll provide the details on Comcast’s credit card payment fees and policies so you can make an informed decision when paying your bill.
Overview of Paying Your Comcast Bill
Comcast offers several ways to pay your monthly bill for services like cable TV, high-speed internet home phone, and other products. The main options include
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Online – You can pay your bill on Comcast’s website by signing into your account selecting the “Make a Payment” option, and entering your payment details. This is the most popular method.
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By phone – Call 1-800-XFINITY and speak to an agent to make a payment over the phone,
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Automatic payments – Set up autopay so your bill is paid automatically each month from your bank account or credit/debit card.
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By mail – Mail in a payment check or money order using the payment slip from your paper bill.
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In person – Take your payment to an authorized payment center or Xfinity store.
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TV self-service – Pay via your Xfinity TV box using your remote and on-screen menu if available in your area.
No matter which option you choose, Comcast does not charge a fee simply for paying your bill. The payment processing itself is free. However, there are fees to be aware of if paying by credit card or debit card.
Is There a Fee for Paying with a Credit Card?
Comcast does charge a convenience fee for making bill payments with a credit card or debit card.
The convenience fee is $5 for payments made from a credit or debit card. This fee helps offset the processing costs incurred by Comcast for card network fees.
This $5 fee applies per payment transaction, regardless of the payment amount. So whether your monthly bill is $50 or $150, the fee is $5 each time you pay with a card.
The convenience fee applies to one-time payments and recurring autopay payments. It also applies to all card types – Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, etc.
However, there are a couple exceptions:
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The fee does not apply if paying by debit card or credit card in person at an Xfinity store or payment center.
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There is no fee if enrolled in paperless billing and autopay from a card.
Below is a quick summary:
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Can I pay my Comcast bill with a credit card?
Is there a fee to pay bills with credit card?
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How do I pay my Xfinity Bill?
Sign in to xfinity.com to pay your Xfinity bill; transfer payments from a valid savings or checking account (with a U.S. bank) or use a credit or debit card. We accept the following major credit cards: By signing in, you can also check your balance, see your billing history and sign up for automatic payments and paperless billing.
What if I submit a payment to Comcast?
By submitting a payment, you agree to the following: 1. You authorize Comcast to debit your bank account/debit card or charge your credit card for the total amount and date shown. 2. You authorize Comcast to credit your specified bank account or credit card in the appropriate amount for any refunds or other billing adjustments. 3.
Does Xfinity charge a fee for using a credit card?
Thanks for posting to the Xfinity Help & Support Forum. You will not be charge a fee for using your credit card instead of your debit card. To make the switch simply follow the steps in this link which will show you how to update your payment method. I hope this helps! I no longer work for Comcast. I am an Official Xfinity Employee.
Where can I pay my Comcast Bill?
You can pay your Comcast bill at a Comcast Service Center, where you can also manage your account or subscribe to additional services. Alternatively, visit an Xfinity Store to pay in person or use one of their Xfinity Self-Service Kiosks.
How much does Xfinity autopay cost?
Setting up a credit card for autopay would have your billing be $80. Setting up with a checking account the bill would be $75. If you set up a direct payment through your bank, it wouldn’t give you a discount as autopay needs to be set up on your account online or through the great Xfinity App. I am an Official Xfinity Employee.
Does Comcast charge a $5 surcharge?
Most of the people who do not have access to these accounts are poor or marginalized but Comcast has no problem adding a $5 surcharge to their bills. On the cheapest internet plans with a subsidy that works out to over a 15% increase because they can’t afford or qualify for a bank account.