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If you’re having any issues with calling, texting, or anything involved in using data, we’re going to provide you with some common network troubleshooting steps. So, if you’re having issues, try the steps below. If you’re still having issues after that, ask your community here or contact Care on chat or social for some support.  Are you still having trouble? Click here or chat into Care via our app or social. Make sure your SIM card is inserted correctly.  Remove your SIM, turn your phone off and on, and then re-insert your SIM once it's back on.  Verify this has worked by sending a text, making a call, and accessing the internet without WiFi. Confirm you are using a compatible device. Verify you are in the Visible coverage area.  If you are in an area where your device doesn't show signal, connect to Wi-Fi.  Check for updates to your device's operating system. If you're not sure how these articles will help: Android  and Apple Make sure you have the most current version of the Visible App. If you're not sure how this article will help: Android and Apple Confirm you are up-to-date on any payments. Check if your phone has "Airplane Mode" enabled. iPhone: Go to Settings > Airplane Mode. If the slider is turned on, turn it off. You will know it's off because it will be gray.  Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane Mode. If the slider is turned on, turn it off. You will know it's off because it will be gray. Confirm LTE is enabled. iPhone: Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options and confirm Enable LTE is checked. Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network and confirm the Mobile Data option is toggled on. Confirm voice/data is enabled.  iPhone: Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable LTE. Make sure that the option for "Voice & Data" is selected. Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network and confirm the Mobile Data option is toggled on. Confirm the status of Roaming. If enabled, you should disable it. iPhone: Go to Settings > Cellular > Data Roaming. Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network.  Reset network settings.  iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.  Android: Go to Settings > System > Advanced > Reset Options > Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth.  
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  IMPORTANT UPDATE:  As of May 26th, 2022 Visible is no longer accepting payments by Cash. Please check out the information below on more payment options.   Q: How can I make payments for my Visible service?  A: Venmo, PayPal, and debit or credit cards are all fair game. You can also use Apple Pay, although right now it can only be used in the app, and not for autopay.   Q: How do I see my payment history? A:  In the App: On the home screen, swipe right to your profile page View Payment history On the site: Sign in to your Visible account Hover over your name Select Account > Previous Payments  Q: When does payment with autopay get processed? A: Your autopay payment will be processed 25 hours before your bill due date. If there are any issues, we'll try again, then contact you if we still run into any problems.   Q: How do I setup autopay? A: Autopay is the best way to make sure you never miss a payment.  From the app:  On the home screen, sign in and go to your Account Scroll to the radio button toggle labeled Autopay my monthly service fee Using this radio button toggle, you can toggle Autopay on and off as desired On the website: Sign in to your Visible account From the drop down menu under your Account Name, select Account Set Autopay my monthly membership fee to your preference Q: How many payment methods can I have tied to my account? A: You can have 5 payment sources on your account at any given time. Q: How long does it take for a Cash payment to be applied to my Visible account? A: Cash payments made at a Wells Fargo ATM should register to your account in under one minute. You will receive notification of a successful payment on the ATM screen, with a printed WF ATM receipt, and a payment success notification in the Visible app. Q: How long does it take for a payment to be applied to my Visible account? A: Your payments are applied immediately when you submit it. Q: What happens when I don’t make a payment by my renewal date? A: If this happens, we pause your service until you pay again, then it comes back within a few minutes (maybe even seconds). We'll keep your actual account paused for 60 days. 50 days after that, we'll have to release your number. We don't like doing it, but sometimes we have to. And don't worry: you'll get plenty of emails, notifications, and reminders about all this after you pause your account.​ Q: Will my renewal date reset if I make a payment past my due date? A:  Yes. When you make a payment past your original due date, the day you make your payment starts a new renewal date. Q: How do I add or update a payment method for my Visible service? A:  Through the Visible app go to the Account menu, tap on Manage Payments, and add then tap Add Payment Method.  Through the Visible website go to the Account screen, which is located at the top right. On the next screen, you'll find the 'Manage Payments.' Click this and proceed to manage your payments.  Q: How do I remove a payment method for my Visible service? A:  Through the Visible app, go to the Account menu, tap on Manage Payments, and select the payment option you'd like to remove.  Through the Visible desktop website, go to the Account screen, click on Manage Payments, and select the payment option you'd like to remove. Q: Can you pay your bill with Apple Pay?  A: Yes, you can pay with Apple Pay. However, there are some things to keep in mind. At the moment, you won't be able to use Apple Pay for one-time service payments. You can only use it for activation payments, and only if you have autopay turned off. Additionally, you can not use Apple Pay for autopay. Q: How do I add a Venmo payment? A: Through the Visible app, go to the Account menu, tap on Manage Payments, and tap Add Payment Method. Select Venmo. You'll be redirected to the Venmo app to complete the process. Note: You'll need to have the Venmo app installed to see the Venmo payment option through the app. Through the Visible desktop website, go to the Account screen, which is located at the top right. On the next screen, tap Manage Payments. Select Venmo. Next, you'll be provided a Venmo QR code. Open the Venmo app on your device to scan the QR code. Follow the directions on the Venmo app to agree and complete the new payment method. Once completed, the desktop site will update accordingly.  Q: I’m having issues adding Venmo as a payment option.  A:  For the Visible app, please ensure that you have the Venmo app successfully installed prior to adding the payment method.  For the Visible desktop and mobile website, ensure that cookies are enabled. Specific to the mobile website, you’ll need to have the Venmo app installed on your device to help you sign in to your Venmo account. You will then be redirected to Visible’s mobile site to complete the payment process. Q: Does my billing address need to match my shipping address?  A: Yes. Your billing and shipping addresses should match, otherwise, you may experience an error. We recommend using PayPal if your billing and shipping addresses are different.  Q: How do I update my payment details or information?  A:  In the app: On the home screen of your app, select the Account icon at the bottom of the page Swipe down to find and tap the Payment Method section. Tap the Add New Payment button, select the payment method from the pop up, and follow the prompts to update your payment method. On the visible.com site: Sign in to your Visible account. Hover over your name, which is displayed in the upper right hand corner of the page. A drop-down menu will appear below your name. Select Account. On the Account page, click on the Overview tab if you're not there already. Scroll down to the Manage Payments section, close to the bottom of the page.  Click on Add New Payment Method. Make sure to select your new method as your primary! Q: How do I make a payment source my default payment method? A:  To make a payment method your default, log into the Visible app, and head into your account section. From there, click ‘Manage payments’ to see previously-entered payment methods. After this, click on the payment method you want to make the new default. Once you see the 'Default' callout next to it, then you’re golden. Heads up: If you enter a new payment method, it will by default become the new default. Q: Can I make multiple payments during a billing period? A:  You can pay once during a billing period. Q: How early can I make a payment on my account?  A: Up to 7 days before your payment is due.  Q: I want to pay for another member’s account, how do I do that?  A: To pay for another Visible account, whether in a party or not, that account would need to be updated with your billing information.  Q: Can I pay for Visible service with cash?  A: Yes! Currently, only payments of exactly $40 for your monthly service payment can be made via the Cash Payment option  
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Starting May 25th, we will be rolling out a new referral incentive - “Give $20 off, get $20 off”. Now both you and your friend will get $20 off a month of service when they use your Friend code to sign up for Visible.   Bring a Friend Code FAQs (most recent update an Aug 6, 2022)   So what does this mean for me?  Any Bring a Friend credits you banked prior to May 24th will be automatically converted to $20 off credits and will auto-apply to your next month of service.  Please see below for some additional FAQs. Q: How do I opt-in to the Bring a Friend program?  A: It's easy! After you sign into your account, simply go to the 'Account' tab on your Visible tab and tap on 'Get Started' to get your Friend code. On the Visible site, go to the Referrals tab and continue to 'Get Started.' Q: What is a Bring a Friend code? A: A Bring a Friend or Friend code is a unique code that a Visible member sends to you before you join, or that you can send to your friends before they join. If you sign up using their code, you’ll score big! Both you and your friend will get $20 off one month of Visible service! Once you sign up, you can send your own Bring a Friend code to friends and family, or honestly anyone you know—earning $20 off a month of service for you and your friend. Q: What is a Bring a Friend credit? A: A Bring a Friend credit is what you earn after someone signs up for Visible using your Friend code. You can send out as many Friend codes as you want, however, you’ll only be able to accumulate a total of 12 Bring a Friend credits at a time. Q: Where do I find my Bring a Friend code? A: You can log in to your Visible account, then access the Referral tab to find and share your Friend code. Q: I have a Bring a Friend code, when/where do I input it? A: There will be a box labeled "Promo/Friend code" at checkout. Just pop your Friend code in there and you’ll be all set! Q: How do I know who has signed up using my Bring a Friend code? A: You can track referrals right through the Visible app. Simply go to 'Account' and then tap 'Referrals.' Here you'll see the referee names and each referral status. All in one spot! You can access the activity tracker on our web or desktop sites as well! After logging into your Visible account, go to the Referrals tab and scroll down to the Activity section.  Q: What do I get if I sign up for Visible using a Bring a Friend code? A: You’ll get $20 off your first month of service! Once you’re a member, you can continue the savings by sending your friend code to more friends. Q: What happens to my Bring a Friend credits if I cancel service or let my service lapse? A: If your Visible service lapses, your Bring a Friend credits will remain on your Visible account as long as you reactivate within 60 days. If you do not, or if you cancel your Visible service, your Bring a Friend credits will be forfeited and you will not be able to re-claim them. Q: When can I use my Bring a Friend credits, and what can I use them on? A: We will apply any Bring a Friend credits towards your next month’s service payment. Up to 12 Bring a Friend credits can be banked at any time, and they will be automatically applied to the next monthly service payment(s) due, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the savings. Q: How do I know how many Bring a Friend credits I have? A: Sign into your account and go to the Account Overview or Referral tab. Here you’ll see how many credits you’ve accumulated and how many more you can earn.  
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