Your TracFone service end date can be found in several different places.
It does not matter if you use an iOS or Android device, by dialing *777*1#, the automated message will provide you with the opportunity to check your service end date.
Another place to look for your TracFone service end date would be in your Balance Summary above the auto-refill option.
As a prepaid carrier, TracFones’s shortest service period is 30 days and the longest, 365 days. Once the period is over, your number will be disabled and you won’t be able to use the service as well as any remaining balance.
Besides all this, there is much more information that you can get your hands on and even extend your service end date.
Keep reading to unveil everything you need to know about the TracFone service end date and how to get the most out of your subscription.
How To Find TracFone Service End Date Easily?
For some of you, the end date might be expired and you will no longer be able to make any calls, which makes the dialing method useless.
In that regard, the most effective way to check your TracFone end date would be by downloading the mobile application from the respective app store.
The procedure is basically the same for both Android and iOS devices so there is no room for concerns.
Here are the universal steps that should work on every mobile device:
- Open the device default application store.
- Search for an application labeled “TracFone My Account”.
- Download and install the TracFone app.
- Open the app and navigate to Dashboard.
Once you’re in the dashboard, you should have real-time information about your end date, balance, usage, and basically everything you might need.
Note: The TracFone application will require a log-in to your account and in case you’ve forgotten your credentials or you are unable to change them, reach out to TracFone customer service for assistance.
How To Bring TracFone End Date On Screen?
We understand that for some of you, opening the TracFone application each time to check your end date might be a little off your desires. One of the general reasons would be that you can easily forget about the end date. This will result in a service limitation.
The only way that you will be able to check your TracFone end date on your smartphone screen, is to bring the end date upfront.
To do so, you will need to use a widget that will basically show you a piece of information from within the TracFone app, directly on your screen.
We all know that Android has supported widgets for a very long time now, and luckily for you with iOS 14, iPhones now support widgets as well. The configuration is slightly different for both models so we will go through each of them.
Note: Apple devices running iOS 13 or below do NOT support widgets.
How To Add TracFone End Date on Screen? (iPhone)
Here is how to bring your TracFone end date right on your iPhone home screen:
- Download the TracFone My Account application from the App Store.
- From your iPhone Home Screen, swipe right to find the Widgets.
- Scroll down to the bottom and press the Edit button.
- Search or seek where the TracFone widget is and tap on plus (+) to add it.
- Drag the widget to find a suitable place.
Unfortunately, for iPhone users the TracFone widget does not provide any customization options so, the default state is what you will be left with.
However, the TracFone service end date and balance should be clearly visible and easily accessible now.
Note: Widget information updates regularly in a matter of hours.
How To Add TracFone End Date On Screen? (Android)
For the ones of you using an Android device, here is how to add the TracFone widget on your home screen:
- Download and install the TracFone My Account application.
- Find an empty area on your home screen then tap and hold.
- Once the Edit button appears on the bottom of the screen, press on it.
- Find the TracFone app and hit the plus (+) icon to add it.
- Lastly, hold and drag the widget at a comfortable place on your home screen.
- Finalize by pressing on Done when you are ready.
Now you should be able to check your end date, balance, and more simply by unlocking your phone and taking a look at the home screen.
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TracFone Extend Service Date In 3 Different Ways
If you’re near your TracFone service end date, you might want to extend the period, otherwise, your number will be deactivated.
Luckily there are three different ways to extend your end date and we’re going to discuss each of them.
Extend End Date Using Web Browser
Follow the steps below:
- Go to the TracFone website.
- Locate and press on the green button labeled Activate Phone, Add or Buy AirTime.
- Choose Add Airtime.
- Select Add Airtime Online.
- Insert the PIN from the back of your Airtime Card.
- Finalize by clicking on Submit.
When ready your TracFone end date should be updated, so open the app or take a look at the widget to confirm.
Extend End Date Using Your TracFone
Here is how to extend your end date right from your TracFone:
- Open the Prepaid Menu.
- Select Redeem Airtime setting.
- Take the PIN from the back of your prepaid card and insert it.
- Submit.
Note: If your end date is still not updated, wait for a few hours and check again.
Buy Service Days Online
Here is a way to buy Airtime and service days online:
- Open any internet browser and go to the TracFone website.
- Locate and press on the green button labeled Activate Phone, Add or Buy AirTime.
- Choose Buy Airtime.
- Select Buy Airtime Online.
- Choose the number of service days and Airtime that you would like to buy.
- Insert your TracFone number and tap Continue.
This is how to buy TracFone service days and Airtime online. If you’re having any difficulties adding or purchasing service days, feel free to reach out to TracFone customer service for additional assistance.
Conclusion:
We hope that our post has taught you how to find TracFone service end date and most importantly make it visible at your disposal.
We can conclude that locating and managing your TracFone service end date, balance and settings are fairly easy and you don’t need to be an expert.
We wish you a smooth experience with your TracFone and no difficulties when it comes to using its services.
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