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How do I fix issues with my AutoPay settings?

Contents

  • Before You Enrol in AutoPay
  • Check Your Payment Method
  • Reset Your Password If You Can’t Log In
  • Try Alternative Payment Options
  • Contact Support for Ongoing Issues

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AutoPay is a convenient way to ensure your WM bills are paid on time, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. Whether your payment didn’t go through or your settings seem off, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you troubleshoot and fix common AutoPay issues on WM.com.

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Before You Enrol in AutoPay

Before AutoPay can work, your My WM account must be fully activated:

  • Look for a "Complete Your Registration" email from wmonline@wm.com.

  • Click Confirm Email in that email.

  • If you don’t see it, check your junk folder and mark the sender as safe.

  • You must also pay any outstanding balance before enrolling.

Check Your Payment Method

If your card was compromised or expired, AutoPay may fail:

  1. Log in to My WM. If you have more than one account, select the account you want to manage.

  2. Go to "Billing Details" under the "Billing" tab and click Payment Methods.

  3. Click Edit Payment or Add Payment.

  4. Enter your new card or bank information and link it to AutoPay.

You will not be able to make a payment on accounts with a zero balance. Accounts with an outstanding balance will not be eligible to enrol in AutoPay.

Reset Your Password If You Can’t Log In

If login issues are preventing you from accessing AutoPay:

  • Click Forgot Password? on the login page.

  • Enter your email and follow the reset instructions.

Try Alternative Payment Options

If Autopay isn’t working and your payment is due:

  • Pay online as a guest at wm.com and click Make a Payment near the top of the page. Enter your information in the "Continue As Guest" section and follow the instructions to complete payment.

  • Pay by phone at 1-866-964-2729 and follow the prompts to make a payment for a single account. Having your customer ID or service address handy will make payment easier.

Contact Support for Ongoing Issues

If none of the above steps resolves your issues, contact WM support:

  • Submit a Support Request by clicking Request Help below.

  • Use Live Chat to speak with an agent.

If you experience an AutoPay failure caused by a WM system error that results in a late payment fee, please review the Billing Issues support article for next steps.

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