Renting a storage unit provides a convenient place to store extra belongings and free up space at home. But keeping track of monthly payments can be a hassle. Thankfully, Great Value Storage offers easy online bill pay to keep your account organized.
Paying your storage bill online provides many benefits over mailing payments or paying in person In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through how to use the Great Value Storage website and mobile app to pay bills conveniently We’ll also look at tips to avoid late fees and get the most out of online payments.
Overview of Paying Online
Great Value Storage offers several options for electronic bill payment
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Website – Log into your account dashboard to view balances and make one-time or recurring payments
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Mobile app – Download the app for iPhone or Android to pay on the go from your device.
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Automatic payments – Set up scheduled payments to occur automatically each month from a credit card or bank account.
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Account notifications – Get text or email alerts about upcoming due dates and confirmations when bills are processed.
To start paying online, you’ll need to create an account on the website or mobile app. This allows you to securely store payment information and view billing history.
Benefits of Online Bill Pay
Paying your storage bill online provides many conveniences:
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24/7 access – Pay anytime from your computer or mobile device.
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Payment tracking – View payment history and print receipts within your account.
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No late fees – Auto-pay ensures you never miss a payment.
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Paperless billing – Reduce clutter and go green by going paperless.
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Auto-payments – Set and forget recurring payments each month.
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Reminders – Get email or text alerts when bills are due.
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Secure – Encrypted transactions protect your financial information.
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Easy setup – Register your account online in minutes.
Online bill pay saves you time and gives peace of mind that payments are always on time.
Step 1: Create an Online Account
If you don’t already have an online account, you’ll need to set one up to start paying bills electronically. Here’s how to register:
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Go to the Great Value Storage website.
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Click “Pay Online” at the top menu.
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Select “Create New Account.”
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Enter your contact details and storage unit number.
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Create a secure username and password.
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Agree to the terms of use.
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Click “Submit” to register your account.
The registration process only takes a few minutes. You’ll then be able to log into your account dashboard to view your balance and make payments.
Step 2: Add a Payment Method
To pay your storage bills online, you’ll need to have a payment method stored in your account. You can add details for:
- Debit or credit card
- Bank account (checking or savings)
- PayPal account
To add a payment method:
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Log into your Great Value Storage account.
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Click on “Payment Methods” in the top menu.
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Select whether to add a bank account or card.
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Enter your account number or card details.
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Choose whether to make this your primary payment method.
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Click “Confirm” to store the payment method.
You can store multiple payment methods in your account and easily update them anytime.
Step 3: Pay Your Bill
Once your account is set up, paying your monthly bill takes just seconds:
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Log into your account dashboard.
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Locate your account balance under “Current Charges.”
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Click “Make Payment” and select a payment method.
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Review the payment details and click submit.
You’ll instantly receive a confirmation email with your payment receipt. It’s the ideal hassle-free way to pay storage bills!
Tips for Convenience
Follow these tips to maximize convenience when paying your Great Value Storage bill online:
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Set up autopay so payments happen automatically each month.
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Add payment due dates to your calendar or planner.
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Select paperless billing to reduce clutter.
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Update your payment method right away if a card expires.
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Enable text or email reminders about upcoming bills.
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Download the mobile app to pay bills on the go.
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Contact customer service if you need help with your account.
Avoid Late Fees
One major advantage of paying online is avoiding late fees. Great Value Storage charges a penalty when bills are paid after the due date.
Late fees range from $5 to $20 depending on how late the payment is. Extended delinquency can also lead to account suspension or even collections.
Paying through the website or mobile app safeguards against late fees. But if you do happen to miss a payment, contact customer service right away to discuss waiving penalties.
Is In-Person Payment Required?
Great Value Storage does allow in-person payment for customers who prefer not to pay online. However, you’ll need to visit the storage facility during office hours each month.
The online bill pay options offer much more convenience and flexibility. But if you need to pay in person, contact the facility for details on cash payment hours.
Just keep in mind that in-person payments increase the risk of forgetting and incurring late fees. The online account access allows you to pay 24/7.
Get Started with Online Bill Pay
As you can see, Great Value Storage’s online bill payment system is easy to use and provides major benefits. In just minutes you can set up secure, automatic payments that save you time each month.
Going paperless and receiving bill reminders also helps organize your payments. Paying online avoids the stress of late fees.
If you’re currently mailing checks or paying in person, strongly consider switching to online payments for simplicity and peace of mind.
With mobile access, anytime payments, and account management tools, Great Value Storage’s online bill pay makes storing your belongings easier than ever. Sign up for an account today to get started!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up for paperless billing?
In your account settings, you can select paperless billing to go green and stop receiving mailed statements. You’ll get email alerts instead whenever a new bill is ready.
What if I need to update my credit card details?
Simply log into your account, go to Payment Methods, select your card, and update the number, expiration date, and security code. Click Save Changes to update it.
What if I miss an online payment?
If you forgot to pay your bill, contact customer service right away. They may be able to waive the late fee if it’s your first offense. Just explain the situation.
How can I get text alerts for bills?
In notifications settings, enable text alerts. You can choose to get reminders 3, 5, or 7 days before your bill is due. Receive texts when payments go through too.
How do I pay for another person’s account?
You can add multiple storage units under one account login. Or to pay their bill, just get their account number and unit details to enter as a one-time payment.
Can I use a friend’s account if I split storage costs?
For legal and privacy reasons, accounts can only be used by the registered owner. But you can split the monthly bill outside the storage facility system.
How soon is my payment posted after paying online?
Online payments via card or bank account are processed instantly. The funds are verified within 1-2 business days. Delays are rare but can happen.
Is paying online safe?
Yes, the website is encrypted end-to-end so your financial data stays private. They use industry-standard protections like TLS, firewalls, and data encryption.
Store It Now: How it Works
If you are searching for short-term storage options, we can help. Our Value Store It location in Miami is designed for short-term and long-term rentals. You can rent online, so you can be confident about your storage availability before you arrive.
It’s possible to rent a unit for just a month at a time. Tell us right away if you want to leave after only one month so you don’t get charged for a second month.
We do have a lot of different prices and choices, so check our website often to see what we have. Depending on your boat size, we might be able to accommodate you.
People need climate-controlled storage in Miami for a wide range of reasons. For example, some people store items for a party, wedding, or event in their storage unit. A climate-controlled storage unit is also a safe place for antiques, books, business documents, musical instruments, and wood furniture.
Basically, you would want climate-controlled storage anytime something could be damaged from cold, heat, or humidity. You wouldn’t need climate-controlled options if you don’t care about how changes in weather and temperature will affect your things.
Our units are protected through a state-of-the-art security system. This means that your things are kept behind security gates that are watched over by a video surveillance system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Plus, our storage managers are on-site 7 days a week to guard your precious belongings.
Each storage unit has a state-of-the-art security system as well as an alarm system that will call the police if necessary. As an extra safety measure, all of our tenants are given a unique code that they can use to enter the building and turn off the alarm system in their unit.
We do everything we can to keep your storage unit as safe as possible. You are the only one who can let people into your storage unit, but we do our part by putting up cameras and providing gated access. Our Value Store It Protection Plan also covers the value of the things you store in your unit and pays the full replacement value. Plans range from $2,000 to $15,000 for all the things you store in our secure self-storage units.
Our storage units in Miami are open every day, including holidays. Access hours are from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily. Office hours are Monday-Saturday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM – 2 PM.
We have estimates on our website for the size you will need. You can also call us, and a staff member can help you figure out the right unit size.
Our team conducts monthly pest control activities and inspections. Because of this, we are able to offer some of the cleanest units in town.
Value Store It provides free Wi-Fi for its customers. As a customer, you can use our Miami location’s free coffee station/lounge and free conference room. Customers can relax in the Coffee Station/Lounge and use the free wi-fi during our office hours.
To avoid moisture damage, we highly recommend using one of our climate-controlled units in Miami.
Please do not store anything perishable in your storage unit. You can see a full list of banned items here.
When you start filling a unit in Miami, we recommend using boxes, so everything will fit easily. Label each box clearly, so you can find your items in the future. In addition, you should place the heaviest boxes and items on the bottom.
If you’re uncertain about what unit size you need in Miami, please refer to our helpful size guide. An onsite manager can offer further assistance when you arrive at the location. We also have information on our site about how many boxes and items each unit will fit. In general, you can expect our units to fit the following amount of things.
- 5×5 Unit: A Regular Closet
- 5×10 Unit: A Medium-Sized Closet
- 10×10 Unit: A Large Walk-In Closet
- 10×15 Unit: A Small House or 2-Bedroom Apartment
- 10×30 Unit: A 3-Bedroom to 4-Bedroom House or Apartment
For liability reasons, we leave the moving process to our tenants. But we have free moving carts, boxes, and other moving supplies on site to make your move as easy as possible.
At our Miami location, we have spaces available for RVs. You can call us to see if there are any openings or go to our website to book your space right away.
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- FREE Coffee Station/Lounge Area
- FREE Conference Room
- FREE Moving Carts In The Facility
- FREE Wi-Fi
- U-Haul Trucks Onsite
- Best Access Hours
- Best Value in Town
- Boxes and Moving Supplies Available
- Brand New Drive Up Units
- Climate Controlled Units
- Extremely Clean Facility
- Individual Unit Alarms
- Monthly Pest Control
- Online Bill Pay
- PO Boxes Available
- RV and Boat Storage
- 24-Hour Video Monitoring
- Computerized Access Control
- Safe, Central Location
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Our Miami Self Storage is located at: 9101 NW 7th Ave. Miami, Florida 33150 Get Directions or View Other Nearby Locations.