TradeYourPhone Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Review summary

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Considering 455 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently praise the exceptionally helpful and friendly staff for delivering fast, efficient assistance and resolving various technical problems smoothly. People consistently note that the team provides reliable guidance, ensures excellent customer support, and creates a welcoming environment throughout every transaction. However, some customers also noted that initial price quotes are frequently reduced once devices arrive at the office for inspection. Reviewers mentioned unexpected deductions attributed to minor screen scratches or weak batteries, which resulted in frustrating final valuations and rejected offers. A few people additionally reported poor communication and additional fees required to get their items returned if they declined the revised price.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Got a reasonable price for my phone. Process was straight money. Money was in my account the day after I agreed a price.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Got a reasonable price on a couple of phones so decided to go with Trade Your Phone. I received the pack to send the phones in and followed the instructions. Package showed in Royal Mail as successf... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Despite checking before sending phone, was offered £40 less than original quote. Brand new S25 unboxed but never used. Immaculate condition. I doubled checked with their web chat bot whether it would... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not overly impressed with TradeYourPhone. Assessed at £78 initially but once received in the office it apparently had several scratches on the screen despite me putting the screen protection on 5 minu... See more


Company details

  1. Cell phone recycling and unlocking service
  2. Mobile Phone Accessory Shop
  3. Mobile phone repair shop

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We are a UK based mobile phone recycling company. We cater for one off and for regular recyclers. In a world of tech it is essential we recycle our old, new, broken, unwanted tech to keep the world a healthier place. We recycle most brands, Apple iPhone, Samsung, Google, Huawei & many more.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very easy transaction

Very easy transaction.
Find your phone on the list.
Select the conditions of the phone.
I felt confident it was good condition.
Get sent the packaging. They insure up to £100.
Then send via post office.
Waited 2 days to receive.
Then another 2 days to value. Unfortunately phone had some underlying conditions with low sound and damaged housing?
Knocked the price down but was still happy with the price as did some comparisons of age of phone and work to fix iPhone.
Price were accurate and speed of selling very good.

10 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Whatever you're quoted, remove £100

What every you're initially quoted, remove about £100 from it.

I was initially quoted £507 for a trade in, first "requote" came back at £395 due to "scuffs on the bottom of the casing and poor battery health" even though the phone had been in a case throughout it's life and I checked the battery health before sending and was at 99%.

Rejected this quote and e-mailed asking for photos showing these defects.

Received a 2nd "requote" at £410. Same scenario, rejected and e-mailed asking for photos.

Once again, ignored and received an email saying "this is our final offer" (same as last offer) and if I was to reject this one, to send them £5 to return the phone (which I think is reasonable to be honest).

What I do not deem as reasonable is the poor communication and shower ignorance when asking for proof of said defects that have reduced the value of the device.

I have looked after this phone very well and believe I assessed it correctly having worked with mobile phones myself for 20 years.

So please be wary of quoting as they will reduce it with seemingly fabricated defects and provide no proof upon request to force you into either accepting their revised quote or asking for the phone back.

7 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't bother

I advise against utilizing their services. There was a significant lack of communication throughout the process. I submitted two phones that were in excellent condition. The compensation I received was less than the amount initially offered. I was asked for information, specifically a 6-digit number, that was never provided to me. Although I sent two phones, only one was listed on the invoice for payment. Upon inquiring via email about the second phone, they claimed to have paid for both, despite the invoice only reflecting one device.

8 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with my experience with…

Really happy with my experience with TYP. I received a very competitive quote for my devices, and they sent me a prepaid package so I could send everything to them without any hassle.

The communication throughout the whole process was excellent. I received an email confirming when they had received my devices, followed by regular updates as they went through the testing and checks.

Once the checks were completed, they honoured the **original quoted price with no reductions**, which was great to see. The payment was then in my bank account the very next day.

A smooth, straightforward and professional service from start to finish. I can definitely recommend TYP to anyone looking to sell or recycle their old devices, and I’ll happily use them again in the future.

7 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible experience

Terrible experience. Been waiting for my £160 which May. Emails do get replied to but I keep being told my payment will not be long. They have my iPhone 15 and my money. Shocking

4 August 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Scratches despite the use of a screen protector

Not overly impressed with TradeYourPhone. Assessed at £78 initially but once received in the office it apparently had several scratches on the screen despite me putting the screen protection on 5 minutes after it arrived. So these phantom scratches cost me £23 as the revised valuation was £55. Still, that’s £55 more than I got for all my old phones still sat in the drawer.

4 August 2026
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