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Keep card on file to pay your balance if service is canceled

We store your card info to cover any unpaid balances if your service gets canceled.

DETAILED INFO
When you open an AT&T account or order a new product, we may ask you for a payment method. We’ll keep that card on file to pay any remaining balances. For example, we may use that card if you don’t pay your final bill by the due date. This is part of the Payment Upon Cancellation Authorization you agreed to when you signed up.

Good to know:
Make sure the name on your account matches the name on your card.

Here are typical final bill charges:
Last updated: December 7, 2022

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