Often asked: Does Comcast Require Credit Check?

For some Xfinity Internet customers who are interested in signing up for Xfinity Mobile, we may need to learn a little more about you by checking your credit. We’ll always ask your permission before running a credit check. If we need to gather this info, you’ll be prompted during the checkout process.4

Can you get Xfinity without a credit check?

Best prepaid internet and TV plans Xfinity also offers prepaid plans that do not require a credit check. Their internet plan includes up to 20 Mbps of speed, includes a $35 equipment and start-up fee, and is $45 for 30 days of service.

Do you have to have good credit to get Xfinity?

It’s no secret many utility and cable companies check your credit when you sign up for services, but that may not always be the case. In fact, Comcast is releasing a new TV package — Xfinity Prepaid Service — which doesn’t require a credit check.

Does Comcast pull credit?

We’ll always ask your permission before running a credit check. If we need to gather this info, you’ll be prompted during the checkout process.

Does Xfinity require a deposit?

If you add any equipment or service to your account, you are also required to pay a refundable deposit, and if there are any situations where you fail to pay any amount when they are due, Comcast reserves the right to require that you pay a refundable deposit to reactivate your account.

Does Xfinity offer internet only?

Yes. Xfinity internet-only plans offer speeds ranging from 25 Mbps to 2,000 Mbps. Internet-only plans from Xfinity start at $20/mo. * for download speeds up to 25 Mbps in select areas.

Do you need credit to get WiFi?

WiFi itself does not require a credit check, but your ISP might conduct a hard credit check or soft credit check before providing you with internet service with WiFi. Some ISPs will require you to purchase the WiFi router upfront as a deposit if you have bad credit.

Does AT&T need credit check?

With this being said, AT&T conducts a hard pull to check your credit reports and scores. The credit checks are conducted when the users order new products, such as phone, internet, wireless lines, and entertainment products.

Do you have to pay upfront for Xfinity?

By default, your Xfinity Mobile bills are paid automatically every month with the active card you have on file. Or, you can make a one-time payment when your billing cycle closes but before your auto-pay date arrives. Your billing cycle ends one month later, and your payment is automatically charged 20 days after that.

Do you have to have credit to get cable?

If you have a bad credit score, you may have to keep a deposit to some of the cable TV and Internet service providers. And having a good credit score you don’t have to keep any deposit to get the subscription. There are two crucial reasons why Cable TV and Internet service providers require a credit check.

What is a soft credit check?

A soft inquiry, sometimes known as a soft credit check or soft credit pull, happens when you or someone you authorize (like a potential employer) checks your credit report. Soft inquiries don’t impact your credit scores because they aren’t attached to a specific application for credit.

Does Xfinity do a credit check for Internet?

The Xfinity Internet service comes without a credit check or annual contract and is available online, at select Xfinity stores and participating Boost Mobile retail locations.

How do I get credit with Comcast?

To qualify for the credit, customers must:

1. Be logged in with their Xfinity ID.
2. Have been impacted by a reported partial or complete network outage within the last 90 days. Note: My Account will verify that the customer experienced a network outage.
3. Not have received an outage credit exceeding $100 in the last 60 days.