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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Users describe positive interactions with service, highlighting the quick turnaround, professional approach,... See more

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Product

Customers had mixed experiences with product evaluations, as many reviewers were initially pleased with fair... See more

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Consumers find staff to be exceptionally helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable when assisting with phone... See more

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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. Cell Phone Accessory Store
  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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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible service

Terrible service, states a figure for device and then once received they drop the price massively, then you still have to wait days for the money. Total Scam and Pray on the vulnerable.

August 26, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy to use website

Really easy to use website, great customer service, next day delivery on packaging for phones to be sent back in, with Tracking labels etc. Posted follow day, received email to confirm phones had be delivered & being checked. All completed from quote to payments 4days. Excellant service, great price for our old phones, highly recommend

August 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FRAUD AND THIEVES

FRAUD AND THIEVES. THEY STOLE MY PHONE AFTER Ok REJECTED THE 5€ embarrassing offer they gave me
I have to take them tk the financial ombudsman service STAY AWAY CUETOMERS

August 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT TRY TO SELL TO THIS COMPANY!!!

DO NOT TRY TO SELL TO THIS COMPANY!!!
They knock off 70% of the value they Origionally offer and make up false faults. Then refuse to return the phone to you and do not reply to emails.
Complete scam of a company, stay clear

August 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

100% fraud

100% fraud. Writing
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I strongly advise people to avoid using services.These 5 stars ate fake.
My experience was extremely unprofessional and frustrating. I sent my mobile phone using the instructions they provided, with Royal Mail tracking and proof of delivery. The package was accepted and delivered. However, when I contacted them several days later because I had not received my payment, I was told that the envelope had supposedly been “tampered with” and that they had raised the matter with Royal Mail.
My question was simple: if the package was visibly tampered with when it arrived, why was it accepted in the first place instead of being rejected at delivery?
I was then told that photographs would be provided. I explained that photographs taken after receiving and opening the package would not prove when or where the alleged tampering occurred.
The conversation became argumentative, and I was then told that Royal Mail could take up to three months to respond and that, at best, compensation might be around £100. This was despite the agreed value/payment for my phone being around £227.
Only after I stated that I intended to report the matter to the police was the money eventually paid to me.
Based on my personal experience, I found the handling of this matter extremely unprofessional and unacceptable. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering using this company does their own research and thinks very carefully before sending them anything.
I personally will not be using their services again.

August 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total scam offer you a price and then…

Total scam offer you a price and then you send the mobile phone and they offer you a ridiculous low price, you reject it and they make 3 more offers all which are a total joke, then when you reject and ask for your phone to be returned they charge you £5…shop around and avoid these cowboys

August 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid, avoid, avoid!

Avoid, avoid, avoid! They lure people in with what look like reasonable offers and then upon receipt of the phone reduce these by 80% or so. Very difficult to avoid the feeling that one is being scammed. Take your old phone elsewhere!

August 13, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID

I sent in an iPhone 13 Mini with a shattered back glass. I declared it accurately as "Broken" from the start. They initially offered a low valuation of £68, but after receiving the device, they revised the offer down to £30, claiming it was "not economically repairable."

The phone is 100% operational the screen, touch, cameras, face ID, and logic board work fine because I've been using the phone up to the date of sending it in. Calling a fully functional device "not economically repairable" simply because of cosmetic back glass damage is completely misleading.

Declaring a phone as broken should mean the valuation already accounts for damage. Trying to knock an operational phone down to £30 scrap value feels like a predatory tactic hoping customers just give up and accept pittance. I rejected the revised quote immediately and asked for my device back. Avoid.

August 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently traded my device in with TYP…

I recently traded my device in with TYP and honestly, I’ve been really impressed with their service. Everything was so easy and straightforward, and the whole process was much smoother than I expected. The staff were really helpful and friendly too. Definitely recommend TYP if you’re thinking of trading in your device.

August 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, quick and reliable battery change. Customer service cannot be faulted, keep it up Zak! Will definitely be back.

August 10, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Any excuse to devalue your phone…

Any excuse to devalue your phone from the initial price given. They first make you a very low revaluation and when you decline they come back with a second offer then when that’s declined you get the “this is the third and final offer” kind of pressure and then they have the cheek to charge you to return the phone when you don’t accept that final offer! This kind of tactic is disgusting and should be banned as a practice because that is what this total con job is. Completely avoid this company and give the business to someone who deserves it. This is not an honest company.

August 11, 2026
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Hi, can you provide me your order reference so we can rectify this. if you read our policy if the phone has sent in as wrong grading or if there is a fault with the device we try our best to offer what we can. everyone is more than happy to reply and ask for proof if you think we are being unfair. if we provide you full information with proof why the phone was devalued we are happy to but leaving these review is not fair on us as we try our best to keep our customers happy.

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