User level: Level 1 (4 points)Can I bring my phone into the Apple Store for trade‑in even if I’m not buying a new one?
Posted on Sep 23, 2026 3:03 AM
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)Sep 23, 2026 3:31 AM in response to 小心眼子
Yes, you can trade in your phone at an Apple Store without buying anything new. [1]
If you bring your device directly to an Apple Store as a standalone trade-in, an Apple Specialist will inspect it on the spot and give you its value in the form of an Apple Gift Card. You can save this gift card to use on a future purchase.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256363314