No Credit Mobile Guide

If you have never had a credit card, never had an overdraft and always lived at home, you would think you would have a great chance of being accepted for a mobile phone. This is far from the truth and it is harder than you think for people who are good at managing their money.

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Below are a few ways in which you can increase your chances or find out where you have gone wrong when applying in the past.

Not on electoral role

If you have moved home many times, been to university then you may not be registered on the electoral role. This is essential for applying for mortgages and can also impact mobile phone contract applications.

How to fix? – Visit aboutmyvote.co.uk to print out a registration form and then you can apply to be put on the register. (Check your credit report for free after about a month to see if you have been added)

Never had a Credit Card

If you have not had any sort of credit in the past then the likelihood is that your credit file will be rather bare. This makes it incredibly difficult for companies to assess whether you will pay or whether you can afford to pay.

How to fix? – Apply for a credit card or an overdraft and use it but make sure you can pay it back otherwise you may end up with another problem entirely. It will take several months for a credit card to show up on your credit file so be patient.

Not applied for a mobile phone before

If you have not credit then you won’t have had a mobile contract before and so mobile companies will be wary to accept. However there are ways to help improve your chances.

How to fix? – If you have a mobile phone but on pay as you go then it could be a good idea to apply to the provider you are currently with (Virgin , Orange, T- Mobile, and Shebang)

Alternatively other fixes are to try out a Sim only deal. Sim only contracts have the pricing benefits of a regular mobile contract without the expensive handset. Sim Only contracts are offered by all providers but from experience and research T -Mobile Sim Only have the best chance of successful connection.

T-Mobile - Sim Only High Approval Rates

T-Mobile has a good approval rate for bad credit and no credit customers especially with its Sim Only deals. Good approval and good tariffs make T-Mobile a good choice.
Click here to apply with T-Mobile

Orange - High Approval Rates

Orange of great smart phones, good tariffs and good approval rates for bad credit customers when applying directly. To get the best chance of approval with Orange go for sim only.
Click here to apply with Orange

Three - Good Approval Rates

Three has great value, great approval rates and a good range of phones. Applying with Three you can opt for The One Plan which has the best value of any Uk sim only deal.
Click here to apply with Three

Virgin Mobile - Good Approval Rates

Virgin Mobile is a fast growing network and has good approval rates to go with it. You can get a sim only or low cost contract from around £10 a month.
Click here to apply with Virgin Mobile

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