Verizon and Nova Credit launched a collaboration today that would provide immigrants to the United States quick access to the finest network and devices — something that has long been a difficulty for people without a credit history in the United States. Those moving to the United States for business, education, or personal reasons can opt-in to share their overseas credit history with Verizon as part of the application process, allowing them to take advantage of the advantages and flexibility of our 5G Unlimited plans. Customers may take advantage of 0% interest device payment plans for up to 36 months on our most popular devices, as well as international calling options like Global Choice, to keep connected with home or loved ones right away.
Nina Bibby, SVP Consumer Segment Marketing at Verizon said that “Verizon, in partnership with Nova Credit, is proud to be the first carrier in the U.S. to provide newcomers with easy access to the best devices on the best network. We understand that obtaining reliable cell phone service is a priority to those arriving in the U.S., many of whom have to start from scratch building a U.S. credit history, which makes basic tasks like purchasing a phone with financing nearly impossible.”
Obtaining a cell phone plan is an essential part of the relocation journey faced by millions of newcomers each year, yet they are forced to rely on very limited options. Our partnership with Verizon brings to life the Credit Passport® to enable newcomers to use their international credit history to unlock fair access to cell phones and financing.”
Nova Credit co-founder and CEO, mishaesipov
How does it work?
Those who do not have a credit history in the United States will be able to securely share their overseas credit history and, once approved, complete the credit application via Verizon using their government-issued ID and other documents.
People who are immigrants to the country and have a credit history in one of the following countries can apply for device financing at Verizon.com/internationalcredit or at a Verizon store: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, India, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Everyone deserves access to the finest gadgets on the best network, according to Verizon. Verizon also provides prepaid phones, hotspot devices, and plans for people searching for prepaid solutions.