How to Pay Your Cricket Wireless Phone Bill

Having a reliable cell phone service is crucial these days. But keeping up with monthly payments can be challenging, especially when money is tight. Cricket Wireless offers several flexible and convenient ways to pay your phone bill so you can avoid service interruptions.

With Cricket, you can pay your bill through various online, phone, and in-person methods. Here are the main options available and step-by-step instructions for paying your Cricket Wireless bill.

Online Payment Methods

Pay Online Through Your Account

The easiest way to pay your Cricket Wireless bill is through the online account management portal. Here’s how:

• Go to cricketwireless.com and click on “Sign In” at the top right.
• Enter your Cricket Wireless username and password and sign into your account dashboard.
• Click on “Pay My Bill” in the top menu.
• Choose the payment amount and enter your credit/debit card, PayPal, or other payment details.
• Review the payment info and submit the payment.

You’ll receive a confirmation message and email receipt after the transaction is completed.

Quick Pay Online

You can also make one-time Cricket Wireless bill payments without signing into your account. Here’s how Quick Pay works:

• Go to cricketwireless.com/quickpay.
• Enter your wireless number.
• Select your payment method – credit/debit card, Cricket refill card, or PayPal.
• Follow the prompts to enter your payment details and billing information.
• Review and submit the payment.

Save your payment information during the Quick Pay process to easily make future Quick Payments.

Phone Payment Methods

Pay by Phone Through Automated System

Dial *PAY (*729) from your Cricket Wireless phone to access the automated payment system. Follow the prompts to enter your billing info and make a payment using:

• Credit or debit card
• Cricket refill card
• Service payment card

Note: A $5 service fee applies to automated phone payments.

Call Cricket and Pay Over the Phone

You can also pay your Cricket Wireless bill by calling 1-800-CRICKET (1-800-274-2538) and speaking to a customer service agent. Have your billing account number ready.

The agent can process a payment over the phone using your:

• Credit or debit card
• Cricket refill card
• Service payment card

Just like the automated system, a $5 service fee will apply for payments over the phone.

In-Person Payment Options

Pay at a Cricket Wireless Store

Visit any Cricket Wireless store and pay your bill in person with:

• Cash
• Credit/debit card
• Apple Pay/Google Pay
• Cricket refill card

Make sure to bring your billing account number. Payments at a Cricket store are fast and convenient, with no extra service fees.

Pay at an Authorized Payment Center

Cricket partners with authorized payment centers like check cashing stores to accept bill payments. Find one near you and pay your bill in cash at the register. Just have your Cricket account number.

Small convenience fees may apply when paying at authorized partner locations instead of official Cricket stores.

Other Bill Payment Methods

Pay with the myCricket App

Download the myCricket app for Android or iOS and sign into your account. The app allows you to quickly pay your bill using:

• Credit/debit cards
• Apple Pay/Google Pay
• PayPal
• Cricket refill cards

You can also set up auto-pay through the app to have your monthly bill paid automatically.

Enroll in Auto-Pay

Sign up for auto-pay through your online account to have your Cricket Wireless bill paid automatically each month. Your payment will be processed using the credit/debit card or other method you specify.

Enrolling in auto-pay ensures you never miss a payment. You can cancel at any time.

Use Bridge Pay

If you need more time to pay your bill, Cricket’s Bridge Pay program splits your monthly payment into two installments with an extra seven days of service. Just know additional fees apply.

Tips for Paying Your Cricket Bill

• Pay early in your billing cycle to avoid service interruptions from non-payment.
• Opt for auto-pay or scheduled payments so you never forget when your bill is due.
• Sign up for paperless billing and billing notifications to monitor charges.
• Take advantage of referral and loyalty programs to earn bill credits.
• Use Cricket promos and discounts to lower your monthly charges.
• Consider adding a family member to your plan to share costs.
• Purchase only the data amounts you truly need each month to avoid overpaying.
• Use Wi-Fi instead of cellular data whenever possible to control data overage fees.

Avoid Late Fees and Disconnection

• Keep your account info current so billing statements reach you.
• Know your bill’s due date and pay at least the minimum by that date.
• Contact Cricket immediately if you anticipate issues paying on time.
• Call Cricket if your service gets suspended so you can make a payment to restore service.
• Avoid letting multiple bills go unpaid, as Cricket may send accounts to collections.
• Paying late repeatedly can negatively impact your Cricket account status.

Keeping up with your Cricket Wireless bill is easy when you use the convenient online, phone, or in-person payment options available. Take advantage of auto-pay discounts, referral perks, and payment flexibility to make paying your cell phone bill stress-free.