Make a promise to pay

Think you can’t pay by your due date? Learn how to schedule a promise to pay to avoid service interruption.

Make a Promise to Pay

Can’t make a payment by the due date or missed a payment? Some DIRECTV Satellite customers can make a “Promise to Pay” to arrange a late payment. Eligible customers will see a “Can’t pay now? Pay Later” option when their account is past due. If you don’t see this option in your account, you can chat with an agent now for help.

  1. Sign in to your directv.com account.
  2. Select Can’t pay now? Pay later in the My Account or Bill & Payments section.
  3. In the Promise to Pay window, fill in your expected payment date, payment amount, and payment method.
  4. Select Submit.

Heads up: Late fees may still apply to your account.

Request a service interruption extension

If you’ve been scheduled for service interruption, you could be eligible for a one-time service interruption extension of up to  five days. Doing so will temporarily stop call attempts. This may take approximately 24 hours to take effect.

  1. Sign in to your directv.com account.
  2. Select Can’t pay now? Pay later in the My Account section. If the Request a Service Interruption Extension window displays, you’re eligible for a service extension.
  3. Select your expected payment date and Submit.

Heads Up: By requesting a service interruption extension, you’re informing us of payment you’ll be making in the future and not scheduling an actual payment. If you see a Promise to Pay window, you’re NOT eligible for a service interruption extension. Your service will be interrupted on the scheduled date unless we receive your payment by then.

Potential fees

  • Late fees apply if you pay your bill after the due date.
  • We charge a convenience fee if you call or chat with us to make or schedule a payment arrangement.
  • You'll owe a reconnection fee if you don’t pay by the date you agreed to and your service is suspended.

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