Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about pre-authorized payment discounts
Find answers to common questions about the Pre-authorized Payments Discount program, including how it works and what payment types and plans are eligible.
With the Pre-Authorized Payments Discount program, you can get $5 off per month for each subscriber on your mobility account or each internet plan on your home services account.
To be eligible for this discount, you must be subscribed to an in-market, eligible
You are not part of specified TELUS programs or initiatives that would disqualify you from the discount.
You must successfully set up pre-authorized payments on your eligible mobility and internet accounts.
Each eligible mobility subscriber or internet plan on your account will receive a monthly discount of $5. This discount will take effect on the billing cycle in which you meet all of the above requirements. That means if you meet all the requirements in your current billing cycle, you’d see your first discount on your next bill.
Which payment types are eligible for the pre-authorized payment discount?
Pre-authorized debit (chequing account)
Credit card
Visa/Mastercard debit card
If I choose an eligible plan and enrol in pre-authorized payments before my next bill date, will I be issued a partial credit on my next bill?
You'll receive your full $5 discount on your next bill. If applicable, customers with Internet products may receive a partial discount in the first month as well.
To be eligible for both mobile and internet discounts, you must sign up for pre-authorized payments on all eligible accounts.
I'm already enrolled in pre-authorized payments. Will I receive the discount?
The pre-authorized payments discount is specifically offered on eligible
to learn more about each plan). If you’re not subscribed to any of these plans, you’ll need to switch over to one of them to qualify for the pre-authorized payments discount.
I'm on an eligible mobility/internet plan, but I haven't received the discount yet. What else do I need to do?
plan, you must enrol in pre-authorized payments on each account to receive the discount.
The discount will be automatically applied for eligible mobility subscribers and internet plans when pre-authorized payments are active on the account.
I am on an eligible mobility/internet plan and I have set up pre-authorized payments already, but I still haven’t received the discount yet. What should I do?
The discount will take effect on the billing cycle in which you meet all of the eligibility requirements. That means if you meet all the requirements in your current billing cycle, you should see your first discount on your next bill.
I'm on an eligible mobility/internet plan, but I couldn't choose pre-authorized payments during activation. Can I still get the discount if I set up pre-authorized payments at a later time?
Yes. The discount will take effect on the billing cycle in which you successfully set up pre-authorized payments in your
, then each mobility line/internet plan will receive the discount.
If I change my payment method later, will I still qualify for the discount?
If you discontinue pre-authorized payments, your credit card expires or your pre-authorized payments fail twice, the discount will not be applied to your current billing cycle, even if you’re on an eligible plan.
I registered for automatic payments through my financial institution. Will I receive the discount?
No. Payments set up through your bank are not eligible for the pre-authorized payments discount.