Finding the Account Number
You might need your Xfinity account number to pay your bills, create an Xfinity ID to manage services online, or maybe just to manage your account. Whatever you may need it for, it is a very crucial part of your account and should be kept safe and personal from others. Finding your Xfinity account number is no big deal, just follow these steps to fetch your account number from your account.
Step 1: Head to Xfinity official websiteStep 2: Once you are on the website, sign in to your accountStep 3: After signing in, the last four digits of your account number will show up at the top-right corner of the pageStep 4: Click the drop-down arrow you see to the right of your accountStep 5: This way you will be able to see the full account number
Account Number and its importance
The account number is the quickest and easiest way which helps the company identify your service address and you. It can also be found at the top of your bills, for each billing, there is only one account number. This account number is automatically created when you sign-up on the Xfinity Website or App and is not changeable. Here are a few uses of an account number:
Manage your account on XfinityPay your Xfinity billsCreate an ID on Xfinity that is primary and is used for managing your services onlineUnique number provided only to you; helps the company to identify you
Your Xfinity ID and its Importance
An Xfinity ID consists of the provided mobile phone and email address and a username chosen by you. An account number is associated with all Xfinity ID’s and each member in your house or family should have their Xfinity ID. If you are the primary user, you can easily invite other members or other people to create their Xfinity ID. A primary user can set up other users and give them limited access just as a Viewer. As a primary user, you will have total access to all features of the account and you are allowed to delete, create or suspend other Xfinity IDs on accounts of other users.
If you do not own an Xfinity yet, you can create one with the help of the following steps: –
Step 1: Go to the Xfinity official websiteStep 2: Click on the menu button that are the three lines stacked on the top-right cornerStep 3: After you see the menu opened up. Select the ‘My Account’ optionStep 4: You will be redirected to the login page of Xfinity, from here click on the drop-down arrow beside ‘Need another option’Step 5: Now in the drop-down click on ‘Create a new profile’Step 6: From here you can either choose Mobile Phone Number or Social Security number as an option to get started. Step 7: If you choose to enter a mobile number you will receive an OTP on your phone and proceed by following the on-screen steps. If you choose the Social Security number option you will be asked for the last four digits of your social security number, phone number on your account, and your Date of Birth. (Xfinity says that this information is not stored in their servers and they use it only for the identification of the customer)Step 8: After entering in the details follow the on-screen instructions and your account will be created.
A user might wonder why should they create an Xfinity ID. Here are the uses of an Xfinity ID: –
You can create and manage Xfinity IDs for other members of your household from your accountIt allows you to pay your bills at Xfinity and manage the services on XfinityIt is used by the company to identify the customer
Conclusion
Your Xfinity account number is an important part of your Xfinity ID and should not be shared with anyone except the company agents. Account number enables you to do a lot of things and helps the company identify you. It is easy to create an Xfinity ID and it enables you to manage your household accounts easily, without making it a hassle for the primary user.
Q1 Why should I not share my Xfinity account number?
You should share your Xfinity account number as it can result in unexpected or undesired changes to your account.
Q2 Is it safe to provide your Social Security number to Xfinity?
Comcast takes customers’ privacy and information given by them seriously, providing your Social Security number to Xfinity just makes sure that no unauthorized access of your account is given to someone else.
