O2 Recycle Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Looking at 94 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight that the online process of recycling old mobile phones and electronic devices is exceptionally straightforward, seamless, and very fast from start to finish. Many people appreciate the quick cash payouts deposited directly into their personal bank accounts shortly after the device has been safely received and successfully inspected. However, some customers also noted frustrating communication breakdowns along with persistent issues regarding missing or heavily delayed financial compensation. Some reviewers reported that their valuable items were unexpectedly re-valued at a drastically lower price or even zero after being thoroughly checked.

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Service

People report ambiguous experiences with service, as many reviewers highlight a brilliant and efficient... See more

Payment

Customers had mixed experiences with payment, as while many reviewers praised the prompt cash deposits and... See more

Product

Reviewers highlight ambiguous experiences with the trade-in product, as some customers praise the... See more

User experience

Consumers find user experience to be positive, highlighting a remarkably fast and straightforward process... See more

Price

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The whole process was very straightforward and efficient. The evaluation was as expected and the money arrived very quickly once the device had been received and inspected. The only small criticism wa... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was sent plenty of information - in fact rather too many repeat emails. I ordered packaging which was delayed but once it arrived and my phone sent off payment was made very quickly.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Sent a phone for recycling on the 1st Feb, they received it on 11th Feb. No further info so phoned customer services on the 25th who told me screen was damaged (it wasn't when... See more

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  1. Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service

About O2 Recycle

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Welcome to the O2 Recycle Trustpilot page

Thanks for taking the time to share your reviews with us. We read every piece of feedback and respond wherever we can. It helps us improve our service and support you when things don’t go to plan.

O2 Recycle makes it easy to trade in the tech you no longer need.

You can sell your phone, tablet, laptop, games console, smartwatch or earbuds in just five simple steps. Choose cash or credit — whatever works best for you.

By recycling your old devices with us, you can unlock a bit of extra money and help cut down on electronic waste. Since launching in 2009, O2 Recycle has processed more than 4 million devices and paid out over £350 million to customers.

A few things that make us different:

  • We’re a zero‑landfill service
  • We’re open to everyone — not just O2 customers

If you’d like to get started, head to O2recycle.co.uk


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

extremely disappointed

I am extremely disappointed with my experience with O2 Recycle. The initial valuation for my device was over £400, but this was suddenly reduced to just £200 without any clear explanation or reasonable justification.

A reduction of more than £200 is significant, and I find it unacceptable that such a change can be made without properly explaining the reasons behind it. Customers should be given transparent and consistent valuations, not misleading estimates that are substantially reduced later.

This experience has left me frustrated and disappointed. I expected a fair, honest and professional service from O2 Recycle, but instead I feel that the initial valuation was misleading. I would strongly advise other customers to be cautious and to think carefully before using this service.

November 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good

Good, it was handled well at the O2 store.

October 23, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, Alwyn. We appreciate your review.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service. Fast response and quick payment.

October 26, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, Naveed. We are delighted that the service you received was excellent.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use

Very easy to use, no haggling over price which I've had when sending to other companies. Quick, efficient and money in bank within 2 days.

October 27, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, Mark. We are delighted that you found our process easy to use, quick and efficient.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Braehead store staff do not want to…

Braehead store staff do not want to help. I was in store to upgrade to a new contract and handset with O2 being my long term provider, service was awful was made to feel like a burden nobody approached me, when i walked myself to a colleague i was met with very unwelcoming attitude. When asked if the boy could help me set up my new phone, as i explained i struggle with technology he said “nah will take me too long just do it at home” with no instructions or help. This then led to my phone not being correctly set up for a further two weeks and after having visited the store a further twice asking for help they told me “just go through Apple” My second and third experiences in store to recycle old handsets were terrible too, was given no further information and after recycling my first one i had to visit the store after two weeks as i had no updates or payment through and it turns out they forgot to ship my phone away to be recycled so i had to wait several more working days from then for payment. Then when recycling a second device same awful service same unwelcoming attitude from a colleague i had to go find myself, he told me “just go sell it privately” I then confined that im happy to be selling through O2, he then tried to set up a home collection for me even though i had the device in my hand in front of him, he clearly couldn't be bothered to do it in store himself but i insisted so he then involved a different college (who was actually very helpful) however tried to make this new colleague do the work for him as he clearly couldnt be bothered there was a back and forth between them which was extremely unprofessional on the original colleagues part, this was all in all an extremely dissapointing string of experiences in the Braehead O2 store and i would advise others to seek business elsewhere.

October 27, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

We are truly sorry to hear of your experience, Abbie. We have passed this review on to the relevant team to be fed back to O2, Braehead.
Again, our sincere apologies for the issues you encountered.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They lost my bank details so I had to…

They lost my bank details so I had to chase up payment for the phone

October 27, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

We are sorry to hear of the issue you encountered, Shona.

We can confirm that the payment processed on the 15.10.2026 failed because the details entered in store were invalid.

We can see that we requested the correct details to issue the payment and are pleased to see that this was paid on the 27.10.2026.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, quick turnaround from receiving the device, being tested and paid out quickly. Highly recommend

November 3, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, Karrie. We are delighted that you would highly recommend our service.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top draw

Excellent service

November 3, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, Iain. We are delighted that the service we provided to you is excellent.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, easy to use, good value for money, would definitely recommend

November 3, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, Donna. We are delighted that you would recommend our service.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great and easy

Great! Thanks

November 3, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, Grace. We appreciate your review.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received the return paperwork and…

Received the return paperwork and packaging. Sent this back it was paid into my account pretty swiftly

October 26, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle. We appreciate your review.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Positive Experience

I was delighted with the price offered, the process was simple and payment was received promptly.
I did however, find it strange to receive an email after the device was received saying the quote had been revised, yet the quoted price and revised price were the same!!! Very odd but overall a very positive experience and a surprisingly good price.

November 2, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, David. We appreciate your feedback, and we will pass this on to the team, to ensure that we are not sending unnecessary correspondence in the future.
We are delighted that you had an overall positive experience.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick response but disappointed quote…

Quick response but disappointed quote reduced slightly with no reason given

November 2, 2026
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Reply from O2 Recycle

Thank you for using O2 recycle, Pauline.
We are sorry to hear that your quote was reduced. We will pass this on to the team, and we will update you once they have responded.

Kind regards,
Anne-Marie.

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