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How many days do I have to pay my car insurance?
My paycheck is late and my car insurance is due today. I won't be able to pay it until I get my check. How long do I have to pay for my insurance?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Payment for your
car insurance
policy is due on your due date. If you pay any time after that, you may face late fees or your policy could cancel.If you know you’re going to be late on your car insurance payment, contact your insurer. Some insurance companies will delay payments. If not, informing them that your payment will be late may prevent any additional fees.
While you typically have a 30-day period before your late payment is sent to the credit bureaus or your policy cancels, it’s better to pay your bill as soon as possible.
Having a car insurance policy
cancel for nonpayment
may cause issues when you look for a new insurance company.If the cost of your insurance policy is causing issues, use
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