PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
Does Safeco Insurance charge late fees or offer a grace period for monthly payments?
Thanks to some oversight and an unexpected vet bill, I don’t have any room in my budget for my auto insurance payments. I’m worried my provider will cancel my coverage. Will Safeco charge me a late fee if I miss a payment, or is there a grace period?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It's important to stay up-to-date on late fees and grace periods since they vary from provider to provider. A
Safeco car insurance
policy includes a 25-day grace period, during which any late payments you make will be subject to a $15 late fee. Safeco will cancel your insurance if you don’t pay your bills before the grace period ends.If this is the first time you’ve missed a payment, it’s best to contact your insurance provider. Good faith communication usually translates to goodwill, and you may be able to work out a late payment plan with a Safeco insurance agent. Visit the Safeco website or call 1-800-332-3226 to speak to customer service 24/7.
You’ll have a harder time convincing an insurance agent that you intend to pay if you have missed several payments in the past. Safeco may demand the next six months of your premiums upfront to maintain coverage. Again, I’d suggest speaking to a company representative. Good luck!
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
