How to Sell iPhone Online in Six Steps

Sell iPhone models online without meeting anyone: a free quote, a free shipping label, honest testing and payment with no fees. The same steps cover every iPad, Mac and Apple Watch we buy.

How to sell iPhone online

How do I sell my iPhone online, step by step?

  1. 01

    Get a free iPhone quote

    Choose the model, then answer a few questions on storage, carrier, condition and any faults. Only options your model really had are shown, so the figure fits the phone in your hand.

  2. 02

    Pass the quick checks

    Before any price appears we confirm it powers on, is signed out of its Apple Account, has no MDM profile and is yours to sell. If something blocks the sale, you see why and how to fix it.

  3. 03

    Add photos and accept

    Upload a few photos of the front, back and any damage, add your details and choose how to be paid. A confirmation email arrives right away.

  4. 04

    Ship it free

    We email a free prepaid, tracked shipping label by email. Erase the iPhone, pack it with padding and drop it with the carrier.

  5. 05

    Testing

    Our technicians test it within 1 to 2 business days of arrival: model, storage, IMEI, every function and the cosmetic grade.

  6. 06

    Get paid

    A match confirms your offer and payment goes out within 1 to 2 business days of your iPhone passing testing by PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH).

Testing

What if the iPhone I sell is not as described?

Your offer is built on your answers and photos, and testing checks them. One of three things happens.

Sell iPhone with confidence: nothing changes without your OK

It matchesYou are paid the offer you accepted.

It differs but still qualifiesYou get a revised figure with the reason. Accept and get paid, or decline and it comes back free. Decline a revised offer and we ship your device back at no cost.

It cannot be boughtFor example, Activation Lock is still on or the IMEI is reported lost or stolen. We contact you before anything else happens.

How firm is my iPhone quote?

It is a firm price for the iPhone you described.

It only changes after testing if the phone differs from your answers or fails an eligibility rule, and never without your agreement.

Each offer stays valid for 14 days. Prices follow the resale market, so if yours lapses before you ship, simply get a new quote.

Selling an iPhone with an unpaid balance?

It is priced at a reduced figure that you see before accepting. Phones reported lost or stolen are never bought. How blacklisted iPhones are handled.

Data security

How do I wipe my iPhone before I sell it?

Six quick steps before the box is taped. Missing one can pause testing until it is sorted.

We wipe every device again when it arrives. If an Apple Account is still signed in, we email you and wait until it is removed.

  1. Back it upAn iCloud or computer backup keeps messages, photos and apps.
  2. Unpair your watchUse the Watch app first so the watch is not left tied to the old phone.
  3. Sign outSettings > your name > Sign Out switches off Find My and Activation Lock.
  4. Move the SIM or eSIMKeep the SIM card, or have your carrier move the eSIM to your new phone.
  5. Erase itSettings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings.
  6. Pack itA small box with padding all round is all an iPhone needs.

Questions about how to sell an iPhone

How long does it take to sell my iPhone and get paid?

The quote takes about a minute, ground shipping usually two to five business days, and payment goes out within 1 to 2 business days of your iPhone passing testing. Most sellers choose PayPal, Zelle or Bank transfer (ACH); money is sent within 1 to 2 business days of your iPhone passing testing.

What do you test on the iPhone I send?

Model, storage and IMEI against your answers, that it is signed out and free of MDM, that screen, cameras, Face ID or Touch ID, speakers and charging work, and that the cosmetic grade matches. You see the iPhone offer before giving any personal details, and shipping is always free. The whole iPhone sale happens online and by mail, with no fees and no meetups.

What if my iPhone fails a test?

If it can still be bought, you get a written revised offer with the reasons. If not, or if you decline: Decline a revised offer and we ship your device back at no cost. You see the iPhone offer before giving any personal details, and shipping is always free. The whole iPhone sale happens online and by mail, with no fees and no meetups.

Can I cancel after I ship my iPhone?

Yes. Tell us before payment goes out and we send the phone back. The label reaches your inbox minutes after you accept, and tracking shows when the iPhone is delivered. Pad the iPhone on every side in a sturdy box; we email you the moment it arrives. For your exact iPhone figure, use the free quote on this page; it takes about a minute.

Do I need the original iPhone box?

No. Any small, sturdy box with padding on every side works. The label reaches your inbox minutes after you accept, and tracking shows when the iPhone is delivered. Pad the iPhone on every side in a sturdy box; we email you the moment it arrives. Unusual iPhone? Email the team for a manual offer, or use the free quote for an instant one.

Ready to sell your iPhone?

A free quote takes about a minute and commits you to nothing.