topic Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined. in Contracts & Billing

Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

Carren — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:44:39 GMT

I have tried to get in touch with someone via phone but have had no luck. (Order number XKO291060458.)
on the 12th of march I tried to take out a new contract with your selves and paid a £100 upfront cost however the credit was declined. It has been 8 days and yet no refund. The account shows as processing and the bank have advised that EE need to release the funds back.

I think it’s disgraceful that your able to hold someone’s money for this long with no further guidance on how to retrieve it or what the next steps are after declined application.

could this be looked into ASAP. Thank you.

Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

Chris_B — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:44:36 GMT

@Carren EE refund you back in 7-10 working days. There is no next step if you have been decided a contract/credit. EE are not going to give you credit.

Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

Chris_B — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:21:39 GMT

“Declined”

Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

James_B — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:49:04 GMT

Hi @Carren,

Welcome to the EE Community. 🙂

Any pending payments started before the credit check will not be completed by EE if the application wasn't successful.

Your bank should be able to advise you of how long it will take before the pending funds are released back into your balance.

Hope this helps.

James

Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

Madani227 — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:09:08 GMT

Hi i have been charged 60 pounds for the new contract with mobile but my application was declined when will i recieve the funds back into my account

Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

Katie_B — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:16:54 GMT

Hi @Madani227.

Is the upfront cost showing in your pending charges with your bank?

Katie

Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

Madani227 — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:22:43 GMT

Yes it is showing pending in my bank statement online.

Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

Katie_B — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:40:36 GMT

Thanks for checking @Madani227.

I would recommend checking with your bank when the funds will be added back to your balance.

The funds won't be taken if your application has been declined.

Katie

Re: Upfront cost of phone taken but credit check declined.

Lmkfma — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:19:09 GMT

I agree could have used the money to shop elsewhere far sooner.

The credit check should have been done before you take the money, to do who knows what with.