How to Trade In Your Old iPhone with Apple [VIDEO]

Through Apple’s Trade in initiative, you can exchange your old iPhone for credit towards a new Apple product or recycle it for free if it no longer holds value.

Apple Trade In offers a simple way to save on your next device while contributing to sustainability efforts. If your iPhone is eligible for credit, the value can be directly applied to your new purchase. If not, Apple will recycle your device responsibly at no cost, reducing environmental impact.

Trading in Your iPhone Online

Here’s how to trade in your iPhone online:

1. Begin by checking the value of your current iPhone. Select a new Apple product, add your trade-in device, and proceed to checkout. Apple provides an estimate based on the device’s condition and model.
2. Once your trade-in is confirmed, Apple will email instructions for backing up your personal data and resetting your device. This ensures your private information is secure.
3. You can either mail your device using the prepaid shipping kit provided or drop it off at a designated location. The email includes clear, step-by-step instructions for returning your device.

Trading in Your iPhone In-Store

Here’s how to trade in your iPhone in-store:

1. Back up your data and reset your iPhone before visiting the store. These simple steps ensure your data is safe and the device is ready for evaluation.
2. Bring your iPhone to an Apple Store, where a Specialist will assess its condition and provide an exact trade-in value on the spot. If your iPhone isn’t eligible for credit, Apple will recycle it at no cost to you.

Apple has released the following video on its YouTube support channel detailing how to make the most of its Trade In service, whether you do it online or at an Apple Store.