Pay Monthly Bill In Advance?

[Anonymous]

Ive noticed there is a button on my O2 that says pay bill, now my bill isn't due yet so if I pressed pay would I pay for my bill in advance?? (I'm a new pay monthly customer) 

Slightly confused and curious. 

Thanks

Bex 

[Bambino]

Have you set up a direct debit to pay your bill? If so, you don't need to do anything. The money will be debited from your account on the due date.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

It's there for people who pay manually each month. Any over payments will be applied as credit on your account....

[Anonymous]

How does this work then? Instead of waiting until your DD date, you can just pay your bill via a debit card once your bill is generated? How close to the DD date can you wait to pay it before the DD will be requested anyway?

Thanks

Mark..

[Anonymous]

When I checked this with o2 I was told if you pay it manually the direct debit may still come out anyway and supposedly they cant stop it

[MI5]

You need at least 10 days clear to prevent the DD from being taken automatically.

[Liquid]

Just cancel your direct debit and pay in advance as I do:) anything that is extra you'll be informed about.

[jonsie]

Direct debits are there for peace of mind, much the better option for me as I don't have the best memory nowadays.

[Liquid]

My memory is terrible I've set up a recurring reminder on my phone.