Prepaying VZ Fios before cancelling?
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Prepaying VZ Fios before cancelling?
Has anyone ever prepaid several months of a bill and then terminated service? In this specific instance, I'm switching my cable and internet to take advantage of a new customer offer from another provider. The thought crossed my mind to prepay several months of my Verizon Fios bill and earn 3x on my Chase Ink Preferred. When my service is terminated, I'm hoping they would cut me a check instead of issuing a refund to the credit card I paid with.
I recall someone mentioning they did this with State Farm. They prepaid for 1 year, and then switched their insurance and received a check for the pro-rated amount.
I recall someone mentioning they did this with State Farm. They prepaid for 1 year, and then switched their insurance and received a check for the pro-rated amount.
#2
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Has anyone ever prepaid several months of a bill and then terminated service? In this specific instance, I'm switching my cable and internet to take advantage of a new customer offer from another provider. The thought crossed my mind to prepay several months of my Verizon Fios bill and earn 3x on my Chase Ink Preferred. When my service is terminated, I'm hoping they would cut me a check instead of issuing a refund to the credit card I paid with.
I recall someone mentioning they did this with State Farm. They prepaid for 1 year, and then switched their insurance and received a check for the pro-rated amount.
I recall someone mentioning they did this with State Farm. They prepaid for 1 year, and then switched their insurance and received a check for the pro-rated amount.
#3
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I can't imagine they can say no if you call and ask for your refund immediately once your account is closed. Preferably in the form of a check, but even in prepaid Debit Card.
#4
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Do you know what bank the debit card was issued through? Aside from the hassle of not getting the funds for a few months (I'd probably end up calling them to see if they can expedite the refund), it seems like that'd be an easy enough way to get a $0 fee "VGC" equivalent card that I could convert to an MO for $0.70 at a WM.
I can't imagine they can say no if you call and ask for your refund immediately once your account is closed. Preferably in the form of a check, but even in prepaid Debit Card.
I can't imagine they can say no if you call and ask for your refund immediately once your account is closed. Preferably in the form of a check, but even in prepaid Debit Card.
I dont remember what bank it was issued from.
VZ takes their sweet time. if you can float it then no problem but I would not count on it.
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#7
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When I talked to the customer service rep today, I was told that I would have my credit refund issued 1 month after the shutoff date. Obviously that was not anyone else's experience though.