Today, eBay UK launches Trade In, offering customers the chance to give their old tech new life and make extra cash within minutes.
Customers can trade in popular devices across 8 different categories, including phones, tablets, smartwatches and consoles, free of charge. eBay’s partner Fonehouse will inspect, repair and refurbish devices to give them a second life through their eBay store.
Trading in used devices is simple. Users enter the details of their device to instantly find out how much their item is worth. Once confirmed, they have 14 days to send their device free of charge. Fonehouse utilises ADISA-accredited solutions to securely erase all data from your device, and your item will be insured upon postage, up to the value of £150, for further peace of mind.
With flexible payment options, customers can choose how they receive their money: customers can either choose an instant eBay coupon to fund an upgrade, or receive payment directly to their bank account.
What’s more, from 9 December 2024 - 3 January 2025, customers who trade-in selected items will receive an additional £50 on top of the assessed trade-in value. Please see T&Cs for eligible devices*
How Trade In works:
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Head to eBay Trade In
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Determine the value of the device: Enter the model, and condition of the device to find out its trade-in value.
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Choose a trade-in offer: Customers may either be offered an instant voucher, which they can use towards the purchase of another device, or a payout directly to your bank account.
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If customers choose an eBay coupon, it can be redeemed on eBay within 48 hours of issuance.
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If customers choose a payout to their bank account, they will receive the money within 5-7 days, after Fonehouse have checked the condition of their old device.
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Post your item: Users have 14 days to send in their old device, free of charge and insured up to the value of £150. After eBay’s Trade In partner, Fonehouse, has received the package, they will use an ADISA-accredited solution to securely erase all data from the old device for peace of mind.
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Find out more about Trade In here.
Notes to editors
*Models must be in working condition. Bank transfer option only. Promotion will be open from 09:00 UK local time on 9 December 2024 until 23:55 UK local time on 3 January 2025. Further T&Cs can be found here
Refurbished on eBay tech products have been expertly restored and vetted to work like new, allowing shoppers to save up to 50% on popular products including phones, headphones, smartwatches and tablets as they upgrade their home tech.
All items are expertly restored by trusted sellers, have a one year seller guarantee, as well as a money back guarantee, and come with free delivery across the UK. T&Cs apply.
Fonehouse is the UK’s largest independent mobile phone and airtime retailer with 60 franchised stores nationwide and an online presence at fonehouse.co.uk. With award winning customer service, Fonehouse offers consumer and business network contracts, broadband solutions, mobile phone repairs and accessories and prides itself on being ‘Your Home for All Things Mobile’.
As an expert in the mobile phone industry and with a focus on the circular economy, the company also provides software solutions including Trade In Platforms, Repairs Management Software and Network Connectivity services.