Trade in your old phone for new credit on your Telstra bill

Looking to get a new phone but don’t know what to do with your old one? We can take your pre-loved handset and give it a new life. And if it’s still in good nick, we can save you some cash by giving you credit on your bill for it. Out with the old, in with the new!
Luke Hopewell · 21 October 2020 · 4 minute read

What can I trade in for credit?

Currently, we’re accepting some smartphones, tablets and smartwatches for trade-in. We’re accepting smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Huawei and Google, as well as tablets from Apple and Samsung.

You can use our Trade In Estimator to see if you can trade your device.If the device is too old, damaged or otherwise not accepted, you can still bring it in to any of our stores and we’ll recycle it responsibly for you.

Smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, modems and more are contain precious and rare-earth minerals that can be recycled and reused. That way your device doesn’t end up in landfill, leading to further mining of these resources and potential leakage of battery components into groundwater. 

By trading in your old phone, you're not only getting a great deal but also contributing to environmental sustainability. Our trade-in program ensures that devices are reconditioned, resold, or recycled, minimising e-waste. As a carbon-neutral business, reducing environmental emissions is a top priority for us.

In FY23 we reused or recycled 632,919 mobile phones, modems and other devices and transitioned 100% of our Telstra-branded products to new sustainable packaging that is made of recyclable materials and is fully recyclable. It’s a big deal for us and for you!

How can I trade-in my old phone with Telstra?

When you’re purchasing a new device from us on Telstra.com, you’ll see a new “Trade-In” box. That’s where you’ll start the process. Alternatively you can use our Trade-In Estimate tool via Assurant

Simply grab your old device, and make sure it’s in good working order. Then get an estimate for your device by filling in the device type, model, capacity and any other relevant information on our Trade In Estimator.

The Trade-In Estimator will give you an indicative value for your device. If your device is damaged, the estimate may be lower.

Keep in mind that this is just a quick estimate. You’ll receive a full quote once you complete the device-condition assessment via the Telstra Trade-In app or on our website, powered by our trade-in friends at Assurant.

If your trade-in is accepted, we’ll credit the amount to your bill once we’ve received the device. 

Ready to go?

Get your estimate now via our Telstra Trade-In app, or log onto Telstra.com and start browsing the hot new devices you could next have in your pocket.

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By Luke Hopewell

Editor, tech expert and Senior Specialist Writer at Telstra Exchange

Luke Hopewell is an editor, tech expert and Senior Specialist Writer at Telstra Exchange. Luke joined Telstra in 2019 where he has had the privilege to help bring stories to life in a unique and human way. He was previously the head of editorial at Twitter Australia and the editor of cult tech site Gizmodo. For over a decade, Luke’s passion for technology has always driven him to seek out the latest gadgets and game-changers, and help others to understand how it all works. In another life he was a cyber security specialist where he sought to educate people about how to stay safe online. When he's not writing, he's getting outdoors and patting all the nice dogs he meets.

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