BT: what the terms promise customers

BT's public terms include 5 promises that give customers money back, credit or compensation. Here is each one, with the deadline, what to send and the exact clause.

#35 of 77 UK companies#11 of 17 in Broadband · Strong
Promises found
5
Strongest promise
Automatic compensation for landline/broadband loss of service
Shortest deadline
None stated

The promises

Every promise in BT's terms

Service creditNo deadline statedSimple to claim

Automatic compensation for landline/broadband loss of service

The scheme is described as automatic once a fault is reported, needing no further customer documentation or follow-up to trigger payment.

“Our automatic compensation scheme means broadband and landline customers will get money back from their provider when things go wrong, without having to ask for it. If your broadband or landline service stops working, you will simply have to report the fault to your provider. If...”BT policy page, Ofcom Automatic Compensation Scheme (quoted in thread)
What to include: fault report date
CompensationNo deadline statedTakes a few steps

Compensation for a missed appointment

A missed appointment is a discrete, verifiable event an agent could reference, but no compensation amount or claim deadline is stated here.

“We miss an appointment.”BT policy page, BT Business compensation scheme
What to include: appointment date, order or account id
Service creditNo deadline statedHarder to claim

Compensation if fault not fixed within agreed timescales

No specific timescales, amounts, or claim process are given in this text, so an agent cannot determine eligibility or submit a claim without consulting the separate compensation scheme page.

“We don't fix a fault within the agreed timescales for your service care package.”BT policy page, BT Business compensation scheme
What to include: service care package details, fault report date
CompensationNo deadline statedHarder to claim

Compensation for delays starting your service

Determining whether BT was 'responsible' for the delay requires judgement not available to an agent from this text alone.

“We’re responsible for delays to the start of your service.”BT policy page, BT Business compensation scheme
What to include: order id, expected start date
CompensationNo deadline statedHarder to claim

Compensation for delays porting your number

No timescale, amount, or evidence requirements are given, and responsibility for the delay must be established, which this text does not clarify.

“We’re responsible for delays porting your number.”BT policy page, BT Business compensation scheme
What to include: porting request id, requested port date

How to claim

Claiming from BT, step by step

  1. Find the promise above that matches what happened.
  2. Contact BT customer service in writing (email, web chat or their online form), so you have a record.
  3. Name the promise and quote the clause, and include: fault report date, appointment date, order or account id, service care package details, order id, expected start date.
  4. Keep the reply. If you are not happy with the answer, ask for their complaints process, which is set out in the terms.

Based on BT's public terms and policy pages, read on 28 September 2026. Read the current terms. Terms change, so check the current version before you claim. This page is information, not legal advice.

Questions

BT refunds and compensation: quick answers

Does BT offer refunds or compensation?

Yes. BT's public terms include 5 promises that pay out or give credit when something goes wrong, including: Automatic compensation for landline/broadband loss of service; Compensation for a missed appointment; Compensation if fault not fixed within agreed timescales; Compensation for delays starting your service.

How long do I have to claim from BT?

The terms do not state a fixed deadline for these promises, but it is best to claim as soon as possible and in writing.

How does BT rank in the Promise Index?

BT has a Promise Score of 56 out of 100 (strong), ranking #35 of 77 UK companies and #11 of 17 in Broadband.