T-Mobile公司正在终止对信贷和苹果付款的提前付款折扣,使潜在的年度账单增加高达240美元。 T-Mobile is ending early-payment discounts for credit and Apple Pay, raising potential annual bills by up to $240.

T-Mobile正在堵塞一个漏洞,让客户保留AutoPay折扣, 提前用信用卡或苹果付款支付, 立即对部分人生效, 到11月中旬对所有人都生效。 T-Mobile is closing a loophole that let customers keep AutoPay discounts by paying early with credit cards or Apple Pay, effective immediately for some and by mid-November for all. 这一变化是在2023年取消了每笔5美元信用卡折扣之后发生的,原因是收费上升。 The change follows its 2023 removal of the $5-per-line credit card discount, citing rising fees. 以前使用早期付款以获得奖励资格的客户现在面临被取消资格。 Customers who previously used early payments to qualify for rewards now face disqualification. 此举旨在降低手续费,促进低收费银行或借记卡的使用,每年可能为家庭计划增加高达240美元的账单。 The move aims to cut processing costs and promote lower-fee bank or debit card use, potentially raising bills by up to $240 yearly for family plans. T-Mobile说这能确保公平, 用户则批评失去灵活性, While T-Mobile says it ensures fairness, users criticize the loss of flexibility, especially for rewards seekers. 替代品虽存在,但有风险。 Alternatives exist but carry risks. 这一转变反映了行业走向直接银行付款的广泛趋势。 The shift reflects broader industry trends toward direct bank payments.