A:Don't give credit card number; say "Agent"; enter last 4 digits of cc#. This is for Radio Shack credit cards.Our free phone can also navigate phone menus to get a live human at Radio Shack for you.
Q:
Does Radio Shack offer 24 hour customer service?
A:Not at this number; hours here are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm CST.The least busy day is Monday, and the most busy day is Wednesday.If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
Q:
How long will I wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 4 minutes.The longest hold times are on Monday, and the shortest are on Tuesday.You can skip the hold time for free.
How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
Consider using our free service that calls and talks to customer service for you, then sends you a report. Or use our free service that waits on hold and tells you when a human rep is on the line. But if those options don't appeal to you, our team has also documented the phone menu for Radio Shack below.
Our AI powered phone can dial, navigate the phone menu, wait on hold, and even talk to customer service for you, for free. You don't even need to learn about the path through the various phone options.
That same, free GetHuman Phone can call and navigate the menus and wait on hold for you, but you can opt to do all the talking. We notify you when a rep is on the line and ready to talk, so no need to worry about changing menu options and weaving your way through the maze.
Of course, we completely understand if you prefer to do all the dialing, waiting, and talking yourself. All of these free tools are optional.
GetHuman researchers routinely call this Radio Shack 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:Don't give credit card number; say "Agent"; enter last 4 digits of cc#. This is for Radio Shack credit cards.
Below are some clips we've found from Radio Shack'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:
They may ask your reason for calling (instead of a menu)
"Welcome to Radio Shack cardholder services.
This call may be monitored or recorded. R. Espino, How can I help you today?"
Excerpt from a call with Radio Shack
Thursday, August 1, 2024 5:47 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Radio Shack operates the call center for this 800-767-4556 phone number Mon-Fri 9am-5pm CT.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 800 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Radio Shack call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
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 Radio Shack 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 Radio Shack 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 Radio Shack is Monday.The most busy day to call is Wednesday.Again, this is based on a sample of 800 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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 Monday.
In summation, the best day to call Radio Shack 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 Radio Shack staffs the call center well on Monday.
Why Customers Call Radio Shack
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Radio Shack, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
Yes, you can use your Radio Shack gift card online. Radio Shack offers an online platform where you can shop for electronic products and accessories. At the checkout, you will have the option to enter your gift card information as a payment method. Simply input the gift card number and PIN during the payment process to utilize the value of your gift card towards your online purchase. Make sure to check the remaining balance on your gift card as well. With the convenience of online shopping, you can easily browse Radio Shack's wide range of products and use your gift card for a seamless shopping experience from the comfort of your own home.
This article describes how to perform a hard reset on a Radio Shack phone. Detailed instructions are given for both iPhones and Android phones, the two types of cell phones that Radio Shack sells. For both types, options are given for resetting from the menu and from a powered off phone.
Click the link above to get answers to just about any Radio Shack customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to Radio Shack, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Billing inquiry: "I got a call about a bill, and I just want to know I need to speak to someone."
- From a call lasting 4m 14s , Aug 30, 2024 3:45 PM
Make a payment: "Make a payment."
- From a call lasting 5m 59s , Aug 22, 2024 10:37 AM
Inquiring about camera app: "Yes, I need to know which app to use for my 1/3 color CMOS camera, catalog number 492516."
- From a call lasting 6m 15s , Aug 1, 2024 5:47 PM
Request to speak with agent: "I would like to speak with a human agent please."
- From a call lasting 3m 12s , Jun 18, 2024 9:21 PM
Assistance needed with chessboard: "I need to speak with a human agent regarding a sensory chessboard."
- From a call lasting 4m 47s , Jun 18, 2024 8:40 PM
Requesting replacement AC adapter: "I need a replacement AC adapter for my device."
- From a call lasting 3m 1s , Jun 18, 2024 8:36 PM
Replacement battery for boat: "I need to find and buy a replacement battery for my Radio Shack remote-controlled boat."
- From a call lasting 1m 11s , Jun 10, 2024 6:15 PM
Radio repair request: "I need to repair the radio in my truck."
- From a call lasting 1m 35s , Apr 18, 2024 6:40 PM
Locating radio tractor: "Do you have a radio tractor in Bakeda'sville?"
- From a call lasting 2m 4s , Apr 7, 2024 6:56 PM
Return item purchased recently: "I bought some lights at my nearest Radio Shack and I have my receipt, it's been less than thirty days."
- From a call lasting 2m 53s , Mar 26, 2024 7:19 PM
Information about why customers call Radio Shack is extracted from issues that customers have reported to GetHuman.
Corresponding with a customer service department by email may not be your first choice, especially if your issue is urgent or time-sensitive. But email is a nearly ubiquitous form of communication, and Radio Shack will reply our your email.
Radio Shack Customer Service on Facebook / Messenger
Some customer service teams, like that of Radio Shack, 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.
Don't call the store, the phone mail jail goes to great lengths to avoid human contact by anyone at corporate HQ. Keep following every prompt and do not accept any option that involves calling or locating a store near you.
As a last, sometimes only, resort- Radio Shack 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 Radio Shack'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 Radio Shack agent. This phone number is Radio Shack's best phone number because 4,800 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 800-767-4556 include Returns, Cancel order, Change order, Technical support, Track order and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Radio Shack first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone or email or facebook or web. In total, Radio Shack has 2 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Radio Shack 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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