When will I receive money for my iPhone trade-in?

I sent my iphone to trade in when i get money back

Posted on Jan 8, 2026 7:24 AM

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Jan 8, 2026 7:57 AM in response to johnbis

Refer to the FAQ at the bottom of:

Apple Trade In - Apple

How long does the online trade-in process take? Generally it takes 2 to 3 weeks. Your trade-in device needs to be sent to us within 14 days of when you receive your new device. The sooner we receive your trade-in, the sooner we can verify its condition and process your credit or gift card. It may take 3 to 5 business days for your credit to be processed.


Jan 8, 2026 8:02 PM in response to johnbis

Note that some of the information in the post by pooda3d may be inaccurate. According to the article to which I posted a link, Apple will issue funds to you as a gift card or as credit towards the purchase of another Apple device. Information for Apple Pay refunds, and the card and mobile billing times do not apply in this situation (I recognize some of this information as coming from other articles which have nothing to do with trade-ins). I strongly recommend you read the article to which I referred you earlier about the conditions for your trade-in.

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