How long does it take to receive gift card after trading an ipad in online
munc0911
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Time to get credit for trade in
Posted on Oct 11, 2026 5:41 PM
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Mac Jim ID
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User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)Oct 11, 2026 6:23 PM in response to munc0911
Mailing it in online may take 2-3 weeks before you will receive the Gift Card. You will first get an email confirming the valuation of the trade-in after it has been inspected, and if it has been devalued for any reason you will be giving the opportunity to continue with the trade-in or have the device sent back to you. The question is answered in the FAQ's for online trade ins here:
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.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256374446