Apple Trade In
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Apple Trade In, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Apple Trade In's own pricing page, checked 14 Nov 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Recycle | Free | Any model or condition if not eligible for credit · device · batteries · cables · cases · accessories · monitors · packaging · Free |
| Apple Business Trade In | Priced on request | iPhone · iPad · Mac · minimum five devices for the initial trade-in · very old or severely damaged devices may get no credit · Quote, then ACH credit |
| Apple Watch trade-in | — | Apple Watch Ultra 3 up to $430 · Series 11 up to $200 · SE (3rd generation) up to $115 · Series 10 up to $155 · $30–$430 estimated trade-in value |
| Android trade-in | — | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 up to $410 · Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G up to $125 · Google Pixel 9 Pro up to $265 · OnePlus 13 up to $250 · some devices and values in-store only · $5–$1090 estimated trade-in value |
| iPhone trade-in | — | iPhone 17 Pro Max up to $855 · iPhone 17 Pro up to $740 · iPhone Air up to $615 · iPhone 17 up to $615 · $35–$855 estimated trade-in value |
| Mac trade-in | — | MacBook Pro up to $1435 · MacBook Air up to $795 · iMac up to $440 · Mac mini up to $645 · $45–$2560 estimated trade-in value |
| iPad trade-in | — | iPad Pro up to $915 · iPad Air up to $525 · iPad up to $300 · iPad mini up to $340 · $45–$915 estimated trade-in value |
The facts
Each one read from Apple Trade In's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Apple Card installments
- Choosing Apple Card Monthly Installments applies the trade-in credit instantly after the device is added at checkout.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Apple Upgrade
- On first enrollment in Apple Upgrade, Klarna applies an eligible trade-in credit across the initial lease term, and you cannot trade in when you later upgrade.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Eligible devices
- Many Apple devices and third-party phones, including Samsung and Google smartphones, can be traded for credit or an Apple Gift Card.checked 14 Nov 2026
What it does
- Business minimum
- The first business trade-in requires at least five devices; any number can be accepted after that, and only iPhone, iPad, and Mac are accepted.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Business trade-in
- Businesses get a quote, ship devices in secure prepaid boxes, and receive the final credit by ACH, which may differ from consumer values.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Credit options
- You can take credit toward a purchase or trade in for an Apple Gift Card, online or at an Apple Store.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Eligibility rules
- Credit or an Apple Gift Card requires the age of majority, and not every device is eligible for credit.checked 14 Nov 2026
- In-store ID
- In-store trade-in requires a valid photo ID, and local law may require Apple to save that information.checked 14 Nov 2026
- In-store value
- At an Apple Store, a Specialist inspects the device and gives an exact value on the spot.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Monthly payment cutoff
- Monthly payments are unavailable if the net price after trade-in is under $99 for a new iPhone or under $25 for a new iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Privacy guidance
- Apple shows how to back up, transfer, or erase personal data safely before a trade-in.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Processing time
- Online trade-in generally takes 2 to 3 weeks, and the device must be sent within 14 days of receiving the new one.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Return window
- Apple must receive the trade-in within 14 days of the new device, and its condition must match what you described.checked 14 Nov 2026
- Support
- If a gift card or credit was issued but not received, contact a Specialist by chat or by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE.checked 14 Nov 2026
- What it does
- Apple Trade In applies the value of a current device toward a new one online or at an Apple Store, and recycles devices that are not eligible for credit.checked 14 Nov 2026
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