Companies offering assistance
TD Bank
Amarillo National Bank
AT&T
AT&T released a statement saying that “as long as the shutdown is in effect, our customer service team will adjust late fees, provide extensions and coordinate with you on revised payment schedules.”
Verizon
Nancy Clark, Verizon’s SVP of customer service, released a statement saying the company is “waiving late fees and agent assist fees for federal government employees directly impacted for the duration of the shutdown.”
Sprint
Sprint CEO Michel Combes said in a statement that “our care reps will coordinate with qualified customers and our financial team to find a payment option that works and keep your service uninterrupted during the government shutdown.”
T-Mobile
GEICO
Chase
Wells Fargo
In a statement on its website, Wells Fargo says it will “work with individuals and business banking customers whose income is disrupted as a result of the shutdown.” If you need assistance, the bank says you should call 1-800-TO-WELLS, or call the number on your credit card, debit card or statement. You can also visit any Wells Fargo branch for help.
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