Contract Mobile Phone with a solo card

[pnosferatu]

i have a solo card, and i am looking to buy a pay monthly mobile phone, i've been refused a contract before, is it that i am 17? or is it that i have a solo account? incidentally i turn 18 in less than a month so is it worthwhile me trying again then with a solo account or should i get a switch maestro and then try? thanks for your help everyone

[Oneeyedvic]

It would be worth trying again. If you are under 18 a finance agreement cannot be enforced so companies are not very willing to grant you credit. Try various companies - they are all vying for business now

[hectic]

The reason why you have refused has got nothing to do with the type of card you have it is the bank account, basically you need a current account for direct debits to be taken from and a solo card is issued with a savings account, you could try to get someone to be guarantor for you as I have done this is in the past.

[sexysarah]

i am 18

[sevv]

This website lists all the mobile phone companies which accept solo debit card:

http://www.shopspree.co.uk/solo-contract-phone s.htm