Trade-in

How to find the estimated value of your device with Apple GiveBack

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 1, 2019

Many times, when we upgrade our iPhone, we trade in our current one to Apple or our cell phone provider. But what if you receive a new iPhone as gift? Now you have your old and new one.

Other times, we simply buy a new product to upgrade like the newest Apple Watch, iPad, or Mac. Again, now you have the old and new device.

Do you want to try and sell your older device? How much should you ask for it? What is it worth?

Apple has a convenient way for you to get estimated value of your device. Plus, Apple gives you options for what to do with your old devices.

Here’s how to find the estimated value of your devices with Apple GiveBack.

Would you trade in your iPhone for a $550 credit toward Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S10?

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 13, 2019

A week ahead of Samsung's Unpacked 2019 press conference in San Francisco, the South Korean maker is enticing Apple users to switch to one of the upcoming Galaxy S10 smartphones by offering up to $550 off to those who would trade-in their iPhone.

Bloomberg: Apple focusing on aggressive trade-in offers to boost iPhone sales

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 4, 2018

Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Apple is now “experimenting” with iPhone marketing strategies it apparently rarely uses, including discount promotions through generous device buyback terms, in an effort to help increase sales of its iconic smartphone.

Apple will now give you a gift card for trading in an older Apple Watch

Andrew O'Hara ∙ December 5, 2017

Last year, Apple expanded its recycling program to include the Apple Watch. Now a year later, Apple is offering Apple Store gift cards for qualifying trade-ins of the wearable.

“Trade Up with Installments” iPhone program expands to France, Italy and Spain

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 27, 2016

MacRumors is reporting that Apple's trade-up program for the iPhone, dubbed “Trade Up with Installments”, has expanded to an additional three countries today: France, Italy and Spain.

Customers in these countries can now trade in a used iPhone, Android or Windows Phone smartphone and put the value of that device towards a new iPhone based on a 24-month payment plan.

Apple’s official recycling program wallpapers

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated April 30, 2018

During the March keynote, Apple emphasized the company's commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, even including a video of their Liam robot, which carefully takes apart recycled iPhones. Recently, Apple also bolstered their in-store trade-in program, allowing users to bring in older devices for upgrades, receiving credit for their purchase.

As we approach Earth Day, Apple is offering exclusive wallpapers for customers who decide to trade-in their device. Luckily, we can all enjoy their customized wallpapers, as they are hosted on a publicly accessible Apple website via apple.com/recycling/thanks. Step inside to get your hands on these new Apple exclusive wallpapers, including versions for the iPhone SE.

How to recycle your old tech with Apple’s Recycling Program

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated August 6, 2018

If you have old tech sitting in your closet or attic that you don't use anymore because you've got something better, Apple will gladly make sure that tech is recycled properly free of cost via the Apple Recycling Program. In some instances, the company will even give you an Apple Store gift card as credit towards a new Apple device or accessories.

The Apple Recycling Program has been around for ages, but is often overlooked as an option. Although better deals can often be had elsewhere, the urge to trade in your device can come at inopportune times, and when you want quick money for your old Apple devices, or a quick and easy way to get rid of your junk tech, Apple can come in handy in a pinch.

In this tutorial, we'll show you how you can use the Apple Recycling Program to make better use of your unused tech.

T-Mobile: trade in your old iPhone 6 and get iPhone 6s for as low as $5 per month

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 23, 2015

T-Mobile's outspoken CEO John Legere confirmed today on Twitter that his company will be offering an iPhone 6s beginning Friday for as low as $5, $10 or $15 per month, depending on the model being purchased and older iPhone traded in, through its JUMP! On Demand device upgrade program. The lowest $5 per month pricing entails an iPhone 6 trade in, while buying a new iPhone 6s for $10 per month requires trading in your iPhone 5s.

Customers can take advantage of this offer even if they have already pre-ordered their device with a trade-in. Leggier conformed in another tweet that pre-orders of new iPhones at T-Mobile are up thirty percent versus the previous year.

T-Mobile will let those who buy an iPhone 6 this summer upgrade to upcoming ‘iPhone 6s’ for free

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 28, 2015

Did you purchase your current iPhone 6 for $15 per month through T-Mobile's JUMP! On Demand trade-in program? If so, you'll be automatically eligible for a free upgrade to Apple's 'iPhone 6s'—or whatever it will be called when it's released this fall.

In addition to permitting its Simple Choice customers to listen to their favorite songs on Apple Music without taking a byte of their monthly 4G LTE data, carrier T-Mobile today announced that iPhone customers participating in said upgrade plan will be able to get their hands on Apple's next-gen handset without paying anything to upgrade or increasing their monthly JUMP! On Demand payment.

Apple Stores to drop AT&T iPhone subsidy, increase trade-in value of older iPhones

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 1, 2015

Both online and brick-and-mortar Apple Stores around the country are about to drop subsidies for iPhone models sold through carrier AT&T. Moreover, Apple is said to increase trade-in price value of older iPhone models just a little bit, according to a pair of reports Monday (here and here) by 9to5Mac.

Beginning this month, trade-in values for iPhone 4s, iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s models will increase by $15, or $25 in the case of used iPhone 5s devices.

iPhone and iPad trade-in launches in China

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 1, 2015

Following an expanded trade-in program in the United States which offers store credits to Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone users looking to jump ship, Apple has now rolled out its iPhone and iPad trade-in initiative in Greater China, South China Morning Post reported Wednesday.

Available in all of Apple's eighteen retail stores across the country, customers can now trade in their old devices for an Apple Store Gift Card, which can be used toward a new device purchase.

Apple expands iPhone trade-in program to select Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone handsets

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 30, 2015

As promised, Apple on Monday started rolling out a new trade-in initiative aimed at Android phone owners who would like to upgrade to an iPhone. Part of Apple's existing Reuse and Recycling Program, the non-iPhone trade-in is now rolling out in the United States and several European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy.

Eligible non-iPhone devices include smartphones running Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone operating systems.