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what's up with T-mobile removing autopay discount for credit cards?
I just literally signed up for a new plan - debit cards have fees for providers too - accessing my bank account isn’t a good approach from a security perspective (noting that T-mobile has been hacked...
That was announced months ago. It is because credit card companies charge a service charge that is based on the percentage of every transaction, which eats into T-Mobile's revenue. Removing the auto pay discount for credit cards negates that.
Tip: if you are going to pay with a debit MC or VISA check with your bank if you have an option to turn access to the card on and off. Turn the card on the day before tmobile sucks money out of your account and turn it off as soon as they grabbed your payment.
PITA having to do that every month but it's one way to keep your per line discount.
Oh! You do know debit card transactions also charge transaction fees? Next you know we'll have to pay our bill at a local tmobile store. In cash.
