No Credit Check Bad Credit Mobile Phone Contracts

The best way to get a new contract phone or mobile broadband is to apply directly to the network rather than going through a retailer. Avoid applying for the latest smartphone you will not get an iPhone 5, you can even choose a free laptop or gift (read our full guide below) with some deals.

In order of greatest acceptance rate here are the networks to try.

Unlike other websites we do not collect your details and credit check you without your permission ShopMobilePhones performs no credit checks at all. We have close ties with the mobile phone networks and our research shows people with bad credit have been accepted on T-Mobile & Virgin Mobile after being refused elsewhere. T-Mobile also have a fantastic tariffs at the moment free phones from as little as £10.21 per month!

If you are looking for a contract mobile phone or mobile broadband and you suffer from either no credit or a poor credit rating our simple guide will help you choose the right network and tariff.

Have you been refused for a contract mobile phone due to your bad credit history ?
Getting a contract phone when you have bad credit is not impossible, through our research, close relationships with the networks and your feedback, we have put together this guide outlining the best networks and tariffs for customers with bad or poor credit.

How to get a contract phone with bad credit ?
After reading this guide select one of the networks above which best suits your circumstances, then simply follow the apply link for your chosen network, you will be taken to the networks we recommend for your situation. Virgin mobile currently have very high acceptance rates, and a good selection of free mobile phones and cheap monthly tariffs, so for that reason we recommend Virgin Mobile as our best network.
We Recommend : T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Three, O2, Vodafone & SheBang

Should I apply for a high end handset that is new out?
You need to be realistic when choosing your phone and tariff, each network attaches a level of risk to every application, by applying for an expensive high end phone and having a less than perfect credit rating, the networks are more likely to reject your application. The same is true of tariffs if you apply for an expensive tariff with lots of free minutes and texts you are less likely to be accepted. Apply for a cheaper tariff and choose a less expensive mobile phone. Remember you can always upgrade your phone later on once you have proved your worth. Both Virgin and Orange offer a good selection of cheaper phones on cheap tariffs.
We Recommend : Virgin Mobile, T-Mobile, Orange, Three and O2

Can I use my existing mobile phone with a new contract?
Yes all networks offer SIM only contracts these are great for people with existing mobile phones and for people with bad credit, the networks attach much less risk to SIM only contracts because there is no free or subsidised phone costs to recover. However as above it's wise to apply for a cheaper or even 30 day rolling SIM only contract that has a lower monthly fee. Many people have also found, if they have been refused a free phone, after a few months on a SIM only contract they were able to upgrade to a tariff and free phone. As with any contract provided you keep your account in good order and pay your bills on time, your credit rating will improve and you will be offered more by your network.
We Recommend : T-Mobile, Orange, O2, Vodafone, Three and SheBang

Thank you soo much shopmobilephones
I was finaly accepted for a mobile contract after years of trying I followed your advice and took out a sim only contract first and now I have a phone on contract 5* advice all the way.
Thanks again Suzi

Thanks for the help your site provided me
I was made bankrupt in 2008 but paid all monies owed ten fold but it is still on my credit file got turned down by orange before visiting your site and after your advice went to t-mobile and after a short conversation with a member of the web sales team they offered me there full monty package £21 a month unlimited calls,texts and internet. Result so thankyou :-)
Dave

I just wanted to thank you for the info!
Applied to Three, who I'd had a monthly rolling SIM only contract with, explained my situation and asked whether it would be possible to get a free phone contract. I now have a HTC One with a £25 a month contract arriving tomorrow :)
Ro

Cant believe it.
Thought i would give it a try with 3mobile after reading this and not having a credit rating lol. So ordered the brand new htc sensation xl and it got delivered today! OMG
Miss Toms

New Mobile phone contracts
Hi, went onto your site looking for a new mobile contract for myself and my wife, as we have not got a very good credit rating. Went to T Mobile web site and now we both have been accepted and now have a new phone each,a brill site thanks for your help would recommend this site to anyone who is finding it hard to get a mobile phone on contract and has bad credit.
Thanks Carl

Been Accepted!
I have been thinking about getting a contract phone for quite a while but with previous bad credit history on my credit score was worried about being turned down.Until I found your site, read through and went to t-mobile and hve a nice shiny blackberry contract for £15 per month.
very hppy thank you Louise

Thank you so much!
I found your advice genuinely invaluable. Having been refused a contract with several leading companies I followed your suggestion of Virgin Mobile. Now have an HTC Desire HD (free) on a reasonably priced 24 month contract.
Thanks again. Andy

I just wanted to say thanks, I got a new contract mobile phone on T-Mobile after months of trying I found your website and T-Mobile accepted me without any problems.
Mark

Just wanted to let you know that I have just been accepted for a brand new phone on Pay monthly with Vodafone. Thank you for your help!
Kelly

Thank you shopmobilephones, I tried various mobile phone shops only to be turned down every time. I have a less than perfect credit rating and have found it hard to get accepted, one visit to your website and I now have a new Samsung Tocco on T-Mobile Combi 25.
John

I have very bad credit and Virgin mobile accepted me, I got a free KC 550 100 free minutes and texts for £8.50 per month! Thank you.
Chris

I took out a solo sim and after running it for 2 months I got a T-Mobile contract thanks for the tip.
Nick

Hey shop mobile phones, thanks to you i have got myself an iphone 3gs. I've probably got the worst credit but after following your simple tips i was able to get one after 2 years of trying. Thank You!!!
Scott

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Also well worth your consideration is the massive range of Pay as you go and Sim free mobile phone offers compared on this website all of which come with 100% approval rates and no credit checks at all.

To find out what information is held about you on your credit file please visit one of these two credit reference agencies:
Equifax
Experian (Credit Expert).

Further reading:
How to improve your credit rating
Bad credit SIM only contracts
Bad credit phone contracts