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need contract phone...

severe36
severe36 Posts: 22 Forumite
in Mobiles
but have poor credit rating.
tried all networks and got knocked back.

any suggestions?

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  • severe36
    severe36 Posts: 22 Forumite
    anyone??
    ..
  • Joyful
    Joyful Posts: 2,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    My Son was in the same situation and was surprised that 3 never credit vetted him so he's now got a contract phone.
    Self Employed, Running my Dream Jobs
  • char_student
    char_student Posts: 860 Forumite
    Joyful wrote: »
    My Son was in the same situation and was surprised that 3 never credit vetted him so he's now got a contract phone.

    Hello! Was that instore or online please Joyful?
    :beer: If I say something you like....Please hit the thanks button :beer:
  • jhp
    jhp Posts: 2,342 Forumite
    If you take out a contract with 3 or any other network come to that, they will do a credit check wherever you attempt to take it out.
  • teffers
    teffers Posts: 698 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    You 'can' get lucky (I did years ago) but often each knock back makes it worse. You could try Virgin on a SIM only deal but that means no phone, they'll still credit check you but the credit score acceptance may be lower.
  • severe36
    severe36 Posts: 22 Forumite
    does anyone know anything about Dolphin Finance/nocreditrating.co.uk?

    they reckon they can get most people a fone even if refused before.

    ?
  • thesaint
    thesaint Posts: 4,324 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Why do you 'need' a contract phone?
    Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.
  • severe36
    severe36 Posts: 22 Forumite
    cos I want one of the latest phones,but can't afford to buy outright.
  • thesaint
    thesaint Posts: 4,324 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Was wanting things you can't afford the reason you have a poor credit record? :A
    Well life is harsh, hug me don't reject me.
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