How can I trade my iPad mini

Hello ciera,

Apple gives you a gift card or credit based on what they think the iPad is worth to them. You use that in what will likely just be partial payment for things in the Apple Store.

Apple Trade In. click on the link --> https://www.apple.com/shop/trade-in

Also read the FAQ at the very bottom.

A 1st gen 2012 iPad Mini has no trade-in value.

It is too old now.

Sorry.