The phone you want, a plan you’ll love: Cricket Wireless launches all-in-one phone payment plans solution, includes Bread Pay®

• Cricket Wireless debuts a simplified application solution for customers to access phone payment plan options.
• Customers can explore payment options with confidence; checking eligibility will not impact your credit score.

Cricket Wireless is making smartphones more accessible for customers with the launch of more phone payment plan options. Cricket customers can access multiple payment options through one simplified application. 

Cricket’s fast and easy digital application connects customers to the right payment plan for them, whether they’re seeking the latest flagship device or a reliable phone for the family. Without a hard inquiry impacting your credit score, customers get a hassle-free experience and peace of mind in determining payment options.

Payment Options
•    Bread Pay®: $0 down and 0% or 14.99% APR, based on creditworthiness, for 24 months.¹
•    Progressive Leasing: Lease-to-own option with fixed monthly payments over 12 months.² 

A Smarter Way to Shop
More shoppers are seeking smart, manageable ways to purchase essential tech. According to a recent Bread Financial® study, 25% of budget-minded shoppers plan to use pay-over-time methods for holiday spending. This study revealed 37% of Gen Z shoppers rely on financing to cover their holiday budget. Cricket’s new payment plans empower customers to make purchases that fit their lives through flexible financing options.

“At Cricket, we pride ourselves on providing smart and reliable solutions that save our customers time, energy, and money. The new phone payment plan options put the customer in control,” said Shailendra Gujarati, chief marketing officer at Cricket Wireless. “We’re delivering on our promise to make technology more accessible, so everyone can get the phone they want, without straining their budgets.”

“Together with Cricket Wireless, we’re empowering more customers through Bread Pay’s flexible financing,” said Rick Cunningham, senior vice president of business strategy at Bread Financial. "This program unlocks new buying power for Cricket’s customers, allowing them to stay connected and embrace the latest technology with confidence." 

¹Minimum purchase of $149.99 is required. Availability of terms may vary based on purchase price, product, and state of residence. Down payment may be required. Subject to approval of credit application. Rates range from 0% to 14.99% APR, resulting in, for example 24 monthly payments of $48.48 at 14.99% APR, per $1,000.00 borrowed. APRs will vary depending on credit qualifications, loan amount, and term. Bread Pay® loans are made by Comenity Capital Bank, a Bread Financial® company.

²Progressive Leasing is not available in MN, NJ, VT, WI, or WY.

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