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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.
Oh I completely understand that those charges/cost of doing business is ultimately paid by the customer! Right after I commented on this subject I got a call back from a supervisor and they are taking note of all calls which he told me is about 70% of the calls they're getting are people that are considering moving to other carriers. He told me directly that they're not on board with this decision either and they think that there is a very good chance that corporate May reverse this decision. Whether that actually happens remains to be seen. However I was just told that about 10 minutes ago. I also told the supervisor that I understand that a lot of other cell phone companies don't allow the discount unless you pay with your checking account. One of the good things about T-Mobile though was that they honored the whole grandfathered in agreement. Up until now. I agree that protections with a debit card are very similar to a credit card these days. However, the benefits that you can get with a credit card such as free insurance by paying your bill you're not going to get with your debit card. Then that leaves you having to pay $18 through them or another third party. I believe that's what it all comes down to, of course that's my own opinion! Hope you have a great day!
