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Mobile Phone Contract Without a Bank Account

rayazs
rayazs Posts: 14 Forumite
in Mobiles
HI,

Does anyone know if any company offers a mobile phone contract for people without bank accounts? I have a friend who is looking for a minutes plus text monthly contract, but who does not have a bank account.

Thanks in advance for your help

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  • ianian99
    ianian99 Posts: 3,095 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    rayazs wrote: »
    HI,

    Does anyone know if any company offers a mobile phone contract for people without bank accounts? I have a friend who is looking for a minutes plus text monthly contract, but who does not have a bank account.

    Thanks in advance for your help

    Most if not all require bank account.
    ANYONE can get a basic bank account these days.
  • agsnu
    agsnu Posts: 1,457 Forumite
    If they don't have a bank account, you have to wonder if they are financially competent enough to commit to a mobile phone contract.
  • lawbunny
    lawbunny Posts: 225 Forumite
    You don't need a bank account to get a contract, as you can pay by other methods. You do however need a credit or debit card to get a credit check in order to get a contract.
    I accept no liability if you chose to rely on my advice.
  • fiendishlyclever
    fiendishlyclever Posts: 477 Forumite
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    If they want sim only there are good offers from MVNOs like giffgaff offer contract like deals with PAYG commitment... Otherwise they might need to get saving!
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