FYI: We'll ask for the verification code you received via email or text message. Make sure you have it handy.
Open the email or text message you received from us. It has a link and a verification code.
Select the link and choose Accept transfer.
Enter the requested info and select Continue.
Follow the prompts to finish up.
You can accept billing responsibility if you:
Are at least 18 years old (exceptions: 19 years old in Alabama, 21 years old in Puerto Rico)
Are ready to complete a (and have a satisfactory) credit evaluation
Can make an advance payment, if required based on your credit evaluation
Accept any remaining installment plan terms and review and accept the terms and conditions for the installment plan, if applicable
Review and accept the AT&T Consumer Service Agreement and the terms and conditions for the transfer of billing responsibility
Transfer of Billing Responsibility - Acceptor
Learn how to accept billing responsibility from an existing account owner.
Transfer of Billing Responsibility - Acceptor
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Details about accepting a transfer request
You'll have to:
Review the charges associated with any service or wireless plan, installment plan, or add-ons.
Be required to complete a (and have a satisfactory) credit check.
Your first bill may be higher than normal because it:
Shows charges for a full month of service billed in advance
Includes partial month charges—this amount is based on the number of days your service is active before the next bill period starts
Wireless accounts
You'll have to review and accept:
Each wireless line being transferred. Existing wireless customers may be able to transfer the line(s) to an existing plan on their account or create a new wireless group with a different plan.
Any AT&T installment plan(s) being transferred and assigned to you (if applicable)
The Transfer of Billing Responsibility Terms & Conditions for Acceptor
The AT&T Consumer Service Agreement and other applicable service terms and conditions
Internet, phone, or TV accounts
You'll have to:
Review and accept the current internet, TV, or home phone plans
Keep the service at the existing service address – it can't be changed with a transfer of billing responsibility request
The Transfer of Billing Responsibility Terms & Conditions for Acceptor
The AT&T Consumer Service Agreement and other applicable service terms and conditions