How to Pay

Use our payment systems to make Universal Service Fund (USF) contributions or return funding. All payments must be made online. We accept direct debit, credit card, and ACH transfer payments.

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Program Participants

For several reasons, your company or organization may need to return program funding to USAC. As of September 25, 2026, you must log into One Portal to return funds to USAC.

For instructions on how to make a payment, and for examples of when you might need to return funds to USAC, visit the Return Program Funding webpage.

USF Contributors

To make a USF payment, log into your One Portal account. Then, select Service Providers, Manage FCC Forms 499, and then Payments.

Universal Service Fund (USF) payments are due on the 15th of each month. If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are due on the preceding business day. 

When making a payment, service providers will see a list of all open billing statements and their individual balances in the “Choose Payment Amounts” screen. Service providers can choose to remove specific statements and make a partial account payment at this stage. For a step-by-step walkthrough, watch the Paying Statements Online video below. 

Note: If you are a contributor with an inactive Filer ID, log into One Portal and request temporary access through E-File. If you need assistance, contact the Contributor/Service Providers Customer Service Center (CSC) at (888) 641-8722 from Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.