In a nutshell: Realizing you can't pay your DirecTV bill by its due date can be stressful. However, you may be eligible for a payment arrangement, which gives you a little more time to gather the funds. The following is information about how you can request a payment extension from DirecTV.
Realizing you can't pay your DirecTV bill by its due date can be stressful. However, you may be eligible for a payment arrangement, which gives you a little more time to gather the funds. The following is information about how you can request a payment extension from DirecTV.
Reason why you need a payment extension
Go to the DirecTV website.

Find the DirecTV menu. It's represented by three horizontal black lines in the upper-left corner of the website.
Click on the three horizontal black lines in the upper-left corner of the website to expand the DirecTV menu.
Browse the menu until you spot the line that says "Support." Click on it when you find it. Doing so will take you to a page that says "Welcome to Support!" at the top with "Need help? We're here for you." underneath it.
Locate the horizontal search bar. It's underneath the line that says "How can we help you today?" The search bar says "Search DirecTV Support."
Click on the horizontal search bar until a blinking cursor appears.
Type "payment arrangement" and click the return button on your phone's keyboard.
Look for the link that says "Make a payment arrangement." It should be the first option that appears in the search results.
Click on the "Make a payment arrangement" link. Doing so will take you to a page that says "Make a payment arrangement" at the top in black lettering.
Read through the page to learn about how to make a DirecTV payment arrangement. Please note that there's no guarantee of eligibility.
Try the recommendations to set up a payment arrangement with DirecTV. If you're unable to make the arrangement or have questions, please move on to the next step.
If you couldn't set up the payment arrangement, it's a good idea to contact DirecTV customer support. They can provide you with information about your eligibility and more details about setting up the arrangement. Be sure to take notes about the call, including the name of the representative you spoke to, the time and date of the call, the amount of your payment, and the date of your payment arrangement.
Once you realize you won't be able to pay by your due date, contact DirecTV as soon as possible. It can help you avoid disruption to your service. Reach out before your scheduled due date to learn more about your eligibility.
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