Toll-free · Calling this AARP number should go right to a real human being · This call may be recorded for quality. Please hold for the next available representative.
How do I get through the phone menu to a real live person?
GetHuman researchers routinely call this AARP phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Press 1 at the first menu, then press 2, then 0.
Here is how our research team describes the way the AARP phone system greets you: If you or the person you are calling about is an AARP member, press 1; otherwise, press 2.
Below are some clips we've found from AARP's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
Heard when the phone system first answers
"Welcome to AARP.
This call may be recorded for quality.
If you or the person you're calling about is an AARP member, say yes.
Otherwise, say no.
Are you interested in joining AARP?
If you're interested in becoming an a a if you're interested in becoming an please hold for the next available representative.
Our membership representatives currently assisting other callers.
We appreciate your patience, and we'll answer your call in the order in which it was received."
Excerpt from a call with AARP
Friday, January 12, 2024 6:14 PM
The first phone menu
"Welcome to AARP.
This call may be recorded for quality.
If you or the person you're calling about is an AARP member, say yes.
If you if you or the person you're calling about is an AARP member, press one.
Otherwise, press two."
Excerpt from a call with AARP
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7:34 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
AARP operates the call center for this 888-687-2277 phone number Mon-Fri 7am-11pm ET.The short answer is that you should call on a Monday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 251 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this AARP phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like AARP staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call AARP is Monday.The most busy day to call is Thursday, which averages 100% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 251 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Tuesday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Friday.
The best time to call
In summation, the best day to call AARP is Monday.This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that AARP staffs the call center well on Monday.
Why call this AARP number?
Below is a sample of recent calls to AARP, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Interested in membership: "I wanna become a member."
- From a call lasting 2m 39s , Apr 5, 2024 7:39 PM
Billing issue for AARP membership: "I need to stop that because I have no money."
- From a call lasting 7m 45s , Mar 5, 2024 1:58 PM
Request AARP number: "I just want to know what is my AARP number because I did not bring my card."
- From a call lasting 5m 54s , Mar 1, 2024 3:39 PM
Inquiring about cashing insurance policy: "I'd like to know the value of it and cash it."
- From a call lasting 5m 25s , Feb 29, 2024 9:48 PM
Membership renewal payment: "I sent a check last week for it."
- From a call lasting 3m 55s , Feb 29, 2024 6:57 PM
Follow-up on work program: "I called a couple weeks ago about the ASAP work program from home and still haven't heard back."
- From a call lasting 5m 27s , Feb 23, 2024 8:25 PM
Purchasing membership: "I wanna pay for a year."
- From a call lasting 16m 21s , Feb 21, 2024 4:15 PM
Inquiring about consumer cellular phones: "I heard that if I join AARP, I'm looking for a consumer cellular phone for my husband who has some memory loss."
- From a call lasting 6m 44s , Feb 14, 2024 6:07 PM
Membership fee inquiry: "What are the yearly fees for membership?"
- From a call lasting 1m 35s , Feb 8, 2024 9:20 PM
Membership payment concerns: "I paid twice already, in December and January, but it's not reflecting in my account."
- From a call lasting 35m 4s , Jan 22, 2024 9:22 PM
More Ways to Contact AARP Customer Service
There are of course other ways to contact AARP customer service besides the phone. Below we list the best ones, by medium.
Use this link to connect with customer service via chat
If phone-based customer service is not available, or the wait times are long, many people prefer chat as a next-best option. Some even prefer it to calling on the phone. Luckily, AARP provides this option.
Some customer service teams, like that of AARP, accept inquiries through Facebook Messenger. This is a good option if you have a Facebook account, and you may even be able to converse live with an agent this way.
As a last, sometimes only, resort- AARP customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.
Conclusion and closing notes
This is AARP's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a AARP agent. This phone number is AARP's best phone number because 14,244 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 888-687-2277 include Discount Inquiry, I need a new card, Membership issue and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call AARP first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone or facebook or web or chat. In total, AARP has 2 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to AARP representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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