Storage Company Blocks Online Payments Forcing Outdated Payment Methods
PODS locked a customer out of online payments and demanded payment by phone, check, or Western Union. The inability to use modern digital payment methods creates accessibility barriers and fuels distrust among customers who want to pay their bills.
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