How can I pay my DIRECTV bill?

Paying your DIRECTV bill is easy and hassle-free. Just choose one of the methods listed below.

Note: If making a one-time payment to restore service or to avoid service interruption, pay by credit/debit card or your checking account for fastest processing.

Your payment will post immediately, if you pay:

Online

View step-by-step instructions for making a one-time payment.
View step-by-step instructions on enrolling in Auto Bill Pay.

Pay using: Checking account, or credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover).

 

By Text Message

Text PAY or BAL to 21880 to get started. Learn more about paying by text message.
Pay using: Card on file
Note: No service fee but standard text messaging and date rates may apply.

Via Automated System

Call 800.531.5000 and say “make a payment” when prompted to access our automated system. Please have your checking account, credit card, or debit card info ready when you call.
Pay using: Checking account, debit card, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover).
Processing charge: None

By Phone (With an agent)

Call us at 800.531.5000 and press “0” to speak with a representative. Please have your checking account, credit card, or debit card information ready when you call.
Pay using: Checking account, debit card, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover).
Processing charge: $5.00

Via CheckFreePay

Pay with cash at any participating retailer, which you can find by calling 800.676.6148 or online at www.checkfreepay.com. Please have your DIRECTV account number handy. Your payment will post immediately.
Processing charge: CheckFreePay processing charge applies.

Via MoneyGram

Pay with cash at MoneyGram, who will post your payment immediately to DIRECTV. For a MoneyGram Express payment, enter DIRECTV as the company name, and city code 15703 for real time posting. Please have your DIRECTV account number ready. For more info, call 800-MONEYGRAM or visit www.moneygram.com.
Processing charge: MoneyGram processing charge applies.

Your payment will post within 1-2 days, if you pay:

By Online Banking

If you schedule a payment using your bank’s website, your bank will send us a check or electronic transfer. It will post as soon as we receive it.
Note: If your bank’s online services mail a check to DIRECTV, it may take up to 10 days including mailing and processing. You can contact your bank to determine the payment method they use.

Your payment will post within 2-3 business days upon receipt, if you pay:

By Mail

Send us a check or money order in the pre-addressed envelope included with your monthly bill. If you do not have a pre-printed envelope, please mail your payment to this address:

DIRECTV
P.O. Box 5007
Carol Stream, IL 60197-5007

Don’t forget to include your account number with your payment.

 

Via Western Union

Pay with cash at Western Union, who will wire your payment directly to DIRECTV. For a Quick Collect payment, enter DIRECTVUT for the city code. Please have your DIRECTV account number ready. For more info, call 800.225.5227 or visit www.westernunion.com.
Processing charge: Western Union processing charge applies.

Home Banking

Please check with your banking institution or bill payment service for more information.

Note: Cash-only customers can make a payment via the following methods: MoneyGram, Western Union, and CheckFreePay.