Do I pay immediately when I set up auto-pay?

Question

I just got my service set up through AT&T Prepaid yesterday. However, they were unable to set up the auto-pay in store for some reason. So I created an account online.

When I go to set up auto-pay, it's telling me the amount due. I'm needing to know if I'm going to go ahead and be charged again already once setting up auto-pay, or if this is simply information for next month? Also, will the billing date change?

sandblaster · Answer

Is your service working? The only reasons you would be charged immediately is if your plan expired or if you changed your plan. If you paid for a plan when you got your service and it is working, then turning on autopay should not charge until it is time for your plan to renew.