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Leon96
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Hi. If I’m upgrading from a sim only plan to a device plan will there be a credit check. I’ve only had the sim for 3 months. I spoke to 2 agents and they both gave different answers. 1 say there will be a credit check the other said there isn’t. I can upgrade in 4 days and I don’t want to make credit worst by applying for the device then getting denied. 

 

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madasaf1sh
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@Leon96 

 

o2 run affordability and credit checks across upgrades, as you are signing a regulated credit agreement, and this requires these checks. 

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Leon96
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Damn. Looks like I won’t be getting a upgrade as my credit isn’t the best atm. Thank you. 

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@Leon96 

If you already have a refresh contract they will not credit check you again for an upgrade to another.

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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My credit isn’t that great but I was approved for an upgrade to refresh after my 6 month probation on sim only. Since then I’ve been able to add a tablet line and a watch line to my account too

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Hey @Leon96 was your query clarified?

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