The payment of bills online is one of the most appropriate methods because it saves time and helps to control the money. It is easy to pay your cable bill through the Optimum website or the mobile application at any time and from any location. It only takes a few minutes to set up online bill pay and then you can view your current balance, previous bills, arrange auto payments, and make an individual payment whenever required. Here is a simple guide on how to make your Optimum cable bill payment online.
Prerequisites
Before you get started with paying your bill online, make sure you have the following:
- An Optimum account number and account PIN – This is mentioned on the monthly billing statement.
- Having the capability to view the email linked to your Optimum account.
- A bit valid credit/debit card or bank account
Step 1: Log In to Your Account
The optimum site is optimum.net and you have to click on “pay bill” on the top of the page. On the next page, input the Optimum ID, which is basically the account number, and a four-digit PIN. Then click "Log In". This is very beneficial especially if you have forgotten your login info you can either retrieve your ID or even reset your PIN.
When you successfully log in, you will be taken to the overview page of the selected account. Here you can find out how much money is left on your account, when your next payment is due and get in touch with the customer service if needed.
Step 2: View Your Bill
In the payments section of the account page click on “View Bill” to view and review the charges before paying the bill. This will display your monthly costs by service type (Internet, cable TV, etc.), so you will be able to understand all the charges made.
Ensure that all the charges appear to be reasonable and there are no shocking charges or charges that are arising from fraudulent activities. If you ever find that your bill is wrong, you can file a complaint on a particular charge through your online account.
Step 3: Select a Payment Method
In the payments section, there will be an option that says “Make payment”, click on it. You will then need to select a payment method. Options include:
- Credit/Debit Card – These details should be entered directly on the payment page that is secure.
- Electronic Funds Transfer – Link a bank account to move money.
- PayPal – Pay using PayPal balance or linked card/bank account.
It also includes the possibility to store the payment information for the next time when you decide to purchase something. Autopay with a saved method is the easiest way how to avoid any missed payment with a few clicks.
Step 4: Enter Payment Amount
On the next page, input the amount you wish to pay. There are options to pay the total amount due, to pay less than the total amount or to pay the amount set by the user. You should always ensure that you clear your balance before the due date in order to avoid any additional charges.
For autopay set up, check the box which says, ‘make this a recurring payment’ and choose the date for autopay from the next date forward.
Step 5: Review and Submit Payment
Make sure to double check the payment information you have entered. Check and ensure that the payment type, amount and if it is an auto payment, the frequency should be correct. If everything looks good, click “Add to Cart” to continue.
On the next page, you will see the total amount that you paid for your shopping cart and click on “Proceed to Checkout”. Click on the “Yes” button to agree to the terms and conditions and then click on the “Place Order” button to make payment.
You’re all done! Within a few moments after completing the online payment, you should get a confirmation email that the payment was successful.
Conclusion
The process of making payments for cable through Optimum’s site is as simple as a few clicks and saves the trouble of writing checks or calling to make payments. You can review charges, authorise an effective autopayment, make over one-off payments and accomplish anything regarding your account on the Internet whenever you want.
Therefore if you wish to have an easy time when it comes to payment, paying your bills without necessarily incurring late fees, and at the same have monthly visibility to your cable costs, then you can begin to use the online bill pay options by Optimum. Logging in and viewing the recent bills is also helpful in case you need to make adjustments, reconcile charges or find any mistake that you need to dispute. Pay online and manage your cable bill easily!
Call (844) 302-9433 to get a new Optimum Online connection now!
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