On-screen message: “To pay your bill, see directv.com/ext203 or call 800.531.5000, ext. 203.”
You’re seeing this message because your account is now past due and services have been reduced to a minimum level. To resolve this issue quickly, please pay the outstanding balance using one of the following payment options:
If you manage your account on directv.com:
- Make a one-time payment online at directv.com. Learn how
- If you’re enrolled in Auto Bill Pay, update your credit card
- Text by phone – text PAY to 21880 (SMS rates may apply)
- Call 800.531.5000 to pay using our automated phone system
If you manage your account on att.com or myAT&T:
- Make a one-time payment online at att.com. Learn how
- If you’re enrolled in Auto Bill Pay, update your credit card
- Call 800.288.2020 to pay using our automated phone system
Other payment options:
- CheckFreePay: 800.676.6148
- Western Union’s Quick Collect: 800.634.3422
- MoneyGram Express: 800.MONEYGRAM
Still seeing the error message?
If your service isn’t restored within two hours of making a payment, follow these steps, depending on where you manage your account.
If you manage your account on directv.com:
- “Refresh” receiver – Go to My Equipment and select Refresh Receiver next to the receiver you’re having trouble with.
- Reset receiver – Press the red reset button on your receiver and wait for it to reboot. You can also press the power button to restart.
If you manage your account on att.com:
- “Refresh” receiver online. Please visit the TV Plans Details page, scroll down to My Equipment and expand the receiver area. Select Refresh Receiver next to the receiver you’re having trouble with.
- Reset receiver – Press the red reset button on your receiver and wait for it to reboot. You can also press the power button to restart.
References
- User Manualmanual.tools
Published: March 18, 2021
Updated: April 8, 2021
I pay the bill and still getting this 203 messages on my tv
Why am I still seeing DIRECTV error code 203 after paying my bill?
Error code 203 typically indicates that an account is past due and services have been restricted. If you have already paid your bill, it can take up to two hours for services to be fully restored. If the message persists after two hours, you should refresh or reset your receiver using the following steps:
If you recently made a payment via a third-party service (like Western Union or MoneyGram), there may be a delay in the payment posting to your account. You can verify your current balance and payment status by calling 800.531.5000.
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