ATT Deposit

[jaikob]

If I bought a new AT&T plan and iPhone from the apple store, and went through the credit check and everything without it telling me I need to make a deposit, does that mean there will be no deposit required to open a new account? Or is it kept secret, and be put onto the bill?


Weird question I know. Thanks!

 

[SpaceKitty]

You need to pay it at the store before the account can be set up.

 

[jav6454]

If I bought a new AT&T plan and iPhone from the apple store, and went through the credit check and everything without it telling me I need to make a deposit, does that mean there will be no deposit required to open a new account? Or is it kept secret, and be put onto the bill?


Weird question I know. Thanks!

Deposit is a determined amount of money you pay AT&T because your credit score is deemed too low to open an account upright. It is used a safety incase you don't pay a month's or months worth of cellphone bill. Think of it as a security deposit when Leasing.

However, unlike security deposits in a lease, AT&T gives you back this deposit after a year you have been with them. The give back is applied as a credit to your account for the amount you initially paid.

How do I know? I was asked a $150 deposit when I got my 1st Gen iPhone.

 

[JuneBugg]

If I bought a new AT&T plan and iPhone from the apple store, and went through the credit check and everything without it telling me I need to make a deposit, does that mean there will be no deposit required to open a new account? Or is it kept secret, and be put onto the bill?


Weird question I know. Thanks!

Nope, just did it a few hours ago. They will tell you up front if there is any deposit that needs to be made (and i didn't require a deposit; THANK GODD)

 

[jaikob]

Dang, posted a reply and two more posts! haha. Well apple.com said nothing, so I guess I'm safe? It basically said I'm eligible and thats it.

 

[jav6454]

But when apple.com does the credit check, isn't it supposed to tell me there is a deposit?

Maybe, its best to call AT&T better, since they are the ones dealing with your bill and provide service.

 

[geoffreak]

My entire family have been loyal AT&T subscribers since we moved back to the US 3 years ago. No deposits were needed for my upgrade.

 

[Carlos E]

If I bought a new AT&T plan and iPhone from the apple store, and went through the credit check and everything without it telling me I need to make a deposit, does that mean there will be no deposit required to open a new account? Or is it kept secret, and be put onto the bill?


Weird question I know. Thanks!

If it did not request a deposit then your credit check did not require one. They will not let you set up the account without paying the deposit up front. So you're good.

 

[jaikob]

Called Apple. Confirmed they will tell you if you need to place a deposit, and advise you to visit an Apple or AT&T store.

Thanks for the help