Sell your mobile phone

It’s quick and easy to sell your phone with MoneySuperMarket. Just follow these three simple steps:

1. Compare quotes – Find your device using our tool at the top of the page, then look at all the offers available from the recyclers we work with. Use the filters to specify any details, such as your phone’s condition, storage size, and whether it’s locked to a network

2. Post your phone – Once you’ve selected an offer that suits you, you’ll need to mail your phone to the recycler. They’ll even send you a postage pack or printable postage label to use

3. Get paid – After the recycler has checked your device, you’ll receive your money by your chosen payment method, whether that’s by bank transfer, PayPal, or another way

There’s never a bad time to sell your phone. If you have an old device sitting unused in your drawers, trading it in can get you some extra cash.

It’s worth noting, however, that phones always drop in price whenever a newer model is released. If you’re planning on selling your old phone, you might want to do so ahead of time.

There’s no definitive recycler that’ll pay more for your phone. Rather, how much you’ll get for your phone depends on the handset itself.

Offers will depend on the make, model, age and condition of your device.

There are many reasons why you should trade in your phone.

First, it’s a quick and easy to earn some extra cash while also decluttering your home. As well as getting some money back, you can free up space in your home: a win-win situation.

Second, it can give your old and unused device a new lease of life. Whether it’s refurbished and sold to another owner, or broken down into parts that can be used in other electronics, it’ll be put to good use.

Third, it’s the more eco-friendly option. By sending your old phone to a recycler, you can rest assured it’ll be dealt with in a way that won’t harm the environment – which definitely beats chucking it in a landfill.

It’s hard to say how much your phone is worth, as that depends on many factors.

Newer phones in good condition will command more money than older models with wear and tear. Similarly, flagship handsets from the likes of Apple and Samsung will be worth more, compared with mid-range devices from smaller companies.

Indeed – recyclers will happily accept broken, damaged or faulty phones. Although it’s worth less than a fully functioning device, you’ll still get some cash nonetheless. To get the most accurate quote, it’s best to be as honest as possible about your phone’s condition.

In general, recyclers will accept handsets with cosmetic damage (such as dents, scratches, or cracked screens), non-functioning buttons, or software issues. Each recycler will have their own criteria for what counts as ‘broken’ and what they’ll accept, so be sure to check.

However, recyclers won’t accept phones that are significantly damaged – for example, if it’s water-damaged, or snapped in two.

To compare quotes for broken phones, make sure to select the ‘Broken’ condition when searching for your device.

Usually, no – although recyclers will accept broken phones, they rarely accept water-damaged devices. This is because it’s considered to be serious damage and beyond financially viable repair.

Your old phone is valuable to phone recyclers, as they can refurbish and resell it to a new customer.

Even if your phone is old or broken, it’ll still have some value. Recyclers will break it down into its materials and parts. Anything that can be salvaged will be recycled and reused in other electronics, while any toxic materials will be disposed of safely.