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quick question

Hi

Just wondering if I should try and get a pay monthly contract mobile phone to help rebuild my credit. I am in the process of cleaning up my credit files but only recieved early discharge on 27th Feb :j so not very far forward. I also have ccjs listed and am aware these may cause problems.

What do you all think do I stand any chance with any particular company or should I just wait longer. I already have a mobile in husbands name (he has a pay as you go) but ideally wanted one in my name so can help rebuild credit and would give my husband his phone back lol ;). His pay as you go is just a cheap phone so not really losing anything.

thanks in advance for any advice

Woody76 :D

Comments

  • Hi,

    Maybe go for a SIM only deal at first - it still gives you the green ticks on the credit report!

    I had an O2 PAYG just before BR and upgraded to SIM only while still undischarged and they've since invited me to go for a full package so it's definitely possible!
    "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't -- you're right" - Henry Ford
  • dojoman
    dojoman Posts: 12,027 Forumite
    I got a monthly contract with phone from Virgin Mobile one month after discharge.
    :pB&SC No. 298
    Life`s Tragedy is that we get OLD too soon
    and WISE too late!
  • Woody76
    Woody76 Posts: 144 Forumite
    Thanks guys

    Dojoman did you have ccjs or was your credit file pretty clear?

    Woody x
  • dojoman
    dojoman Posts: 12,027 Forumite
    Woody76 wrote: »
    Thanks guys

    Dojoman did you have ccjs or was your credit file pretty clear?

    Woody x

    No I did not have any CCJ`s and I did not clean my CRA files until about 2 months after getting the contract.
    :pB&SC No. 298
    Life`s Tragedy is that we get OLD too soon
    and WISE too late!
  • Woody76
    Woody76 Posts: 144 Forumite
    Thanks guys x
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