We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Can I get a 2nd mobile contract?
Options
Hi all
so I turned 18 last year and got my first contract from Tesco 4-5 months ago which was an iPhone 8 for 19.99 pm! and have payed my bill on time each month.. Now I’m wanting to get another contract out for the iPhone 11 and give my current one to my partner,
would it be best to go with Tesco will they likely accept me a second time or is it best to go elsewhere?
Just to clarify I only have that contract in my credit history as it’s the only thing I’ve applied for so I think my credit score should be good
so I turned 18 last year and got my first contract from Tesco 4-5 months ago which was an iPhone 8 for 19.99 pm! and have payed my bill on time each month.. Now I’m wanting to get another contract out for the iPhone 11 and give my current one to my partner,
would it be best to go with Tesco will they likely accept me a second time or is it best to go elsewhere?
Just to clarify I only have that contract in my credit history as it’s the only thing I’ve applied for so I think my credit score should be good
0
Comments
-
You can have as many as you want, subject to acceptance.
Although your credit score may be good, no one else will ever see or care about it. You have a very thin history due to your age, so are much more high risk than most. It's not a huge problem for phone contracts, but means you need to start at the bottom for mainstream credit, as everyone does.0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.8K Banking & Borrowing
- 253K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.4K Spending & Discounts
- 243.7K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.5K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.8K Life & Family
- 257K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards