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Buying out of a vodafone contract.
jimmyflynn
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Hi.
I renewed my vodafone contract in April 2011 (24 monthes) but will be abroad from October this year so I shall not be needing it.
Now I can let my contract expire and let them continue debiting. No problem only £15 a month. But I'd rather finish the contract and pay upfront.
Should I be looking for a discount from them for early settlement (and non usage) or will they try and charge me extra?
Cheers.
I renewed my vodafone contract in April 2011 (24 monthes) but will be abroad from October this year so I shall not be needing it.
Now I can let my contract expire and let them continue debiting. No problem only £15 a month. But I'd rather finish the contract and pay upfront.
Should I be looking for a discount from them for early settlement (and non usage) or will they try and charge me extra?
Cheers.
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no harm in asking but I wouldnt expect them to offer a discount0
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It's normally about 1/6 ('VAT') at Vodafone.0
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Thanks grumbler.
Was half expecting someone to reply that they make a charge for admin from previous dealings with them.0 -
VAT is always charged - nothing provides for its waiver, but if the cancellation involves a chunk of inclusive elements, they may be minded to rebate a part of this, but it isn't a fantastic amount - and not the expected airtime value you believe.0
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You probably have to report some networks to HMRC for tax avoidance...VAT is always charged ...have just cancelled a contract with Orange, they did NOT charge me vat on ETF.Been having email ping pong with T-Mobile:Yesterday I checked my most recent bill dated 16th May 2012 and noticed that I had been charged the following:
One-off charges and credits
Early Termination Penalty (VAT Exempt)
£31.86
£31.86 Total one-off charges and credits
There were other similar reports that I CBA to search for.I can confirm that the no vat policy applies at Orange, so no myth there.
From my final bill with Orange, Oct 2011Charges not subject to VAT = 22.47
Charges subject to VAT = -2.90
VAT at 20% on -2.90 = -0.580 -
Hi jimmyflynn,
The Early Termination Fee would be the remaining months line rental in one payment, minus 2%.
If you need to contact me regarding this, you can do so via the link here with WRT135 FAO Heidi in the subject.
Thanks,
Heidi
Web Relations Team
Vodafone UK“Official Company Representative
I am the official company representative of Vodafone. MSE has given permission for me to post in response to queries about the company, so that I can help solve issues. You can see my name on the companies with permission to post list. I am not allowed to tout for business at all. If you believe I am please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com This does NOT imply any form of approval of my company or its products by MSE"0
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