The table above gives the estimated time required to process a payment for each payment method.  Metro PCS usually has very good payment process times.  It only takes a couple of minutes if it's payed online, at an authorized dealer, at a payment machine, or over the phone. However, it can take up to 2 hours.  If a payment is made at a drop box with a check or money order, the payment can take up to 48 hrs.  If a payment is made by mail, it can take anywhere from a couple of days to a week, depending on how the mail was sent.