Sell your Cell Phones

When trying to find out which phone you have before you sell it, best quickly check the phone name or model number isn't on the casing, you can often do a quick search for the model number in google and find out straight away.

The other quick way is by checking the settings on your phone, every phone and operating system version is different but follow these general Android, Windows and iOS guides.

What model is my Android cell phone?

What model is my iOS iPhone?

What model is my Windows cell phone?

If you're looking how to sell old cell phones online for the most cash and the most straightforward way, look no further! To get started, simply find your old device using our search box or brand images at the top of this page. Depending on the model, once you've selected its condition, carrier and storage size, you'll get an instant valuation for your old cell phone.

If you're happy with the deal offered by the stores, complete the form and lock in your price for up to 30 days. You'll get the shipping kit, all you have to do is send it as the shipping is pre-paid by the store you selected! Once the device arrives, they check it, and you'll get paid cash via direct deposit or PayPal the same day, some places we compare even offer check payment if needed.

Payment timescales can obviously depend on the postal service and location of the buyback store to you; typically it can take 2-4 days for your device to arrive. Once it has, the store will run some checks to make sure the phone is ok, providing it is you'll get paid the day it arrives.

Common issues found when checking phones:

If any issues come up during these IMEI and reference checks, you'll be emailed with the new quote or have the option for the phone to be returned to you. So at no stage are you in any risk of getting stung for the value of your phone, even if you made a mistake during the quote.

Of course, if the phone you're trying to sell get flagged as stolen during the referencing, it will not be returned unless you can prove you're the owner.

Even though the trusted stores on BankMyCell all reset your phone anyway, it's an excellent move to wipe your smartphone before you sell it, removing all your personal details. If you're looking to clear down and reset your phone to sell, follow these steps general depending on your operating system. (Some brand specific or OS versions may vary)

Backing up your Android phone:

How to reset your Android phone:

Backing up your iOS phone:

How to reset your iOS phone:

Backing up your Windows phone:

How to reset your Windows phone:

Yes, of course, all the places you can sell your phone that is featured on this site will remove your personal data if you forget. You will still have to do it yourself if you have iOS's Activation Lock or Samsung's Factory Reset Protection as this blocks everyone from getting in but you.

We recommend you remove your data before sending it though, firstly you'll want a backup of all your data and secondly, make sure no one can access it no matter who they are. It only takes a few seconds, see our guides on wiping/resetting your phone above.

1. 1. Backup your phone: Take a copy of your old data if you're upgrading or not, you never know when you might need it. We have a useful guide on how to backup your phone before you sell just above.
2. 2. Reset your phone: Remove all Factory Reset Protection or Activation Locks by wiping your phone completely so your data is gone the store can run their tests on it.
3. 3. Remove accessories: Take out any memory cards, sim cards, cases, stickers or anything random that didn't come with the phone. You will not get any more for accessories unless the phone is brand new and in a sealed box.
4. 4. Turn off the phone: It will make it quicker for the store to check your device if it has some battery charge left in it, which means faster payments for you!

If you still have the original box and accessories and the device is in excellent condition with no cosmetic marks, you might get paid more! If you've chosen to ship your device yourself, then the original box might come in handy to protect the phone when you sell it.

Typically, if your device is 'used' then you won't get any money at all for including chargers, earbuds or boxes. You can, of course, provide these to the trade-in store, and they will recycle the accessories, avoiding the e-waste they create getting discarded in the trash.

FREE Shipping Kit: If you selected this option, your friendly trade-in store will send you the pre-paid shipping packaging. Follow the easy instructions they provide, and you'll get paid in no time.

FREE Shipping Labels: If you wanted to get paid faster, you might have chosen to print off the pre-paid shipping label. If so, then you have to pack the device securely and pad out the package with some crumpled paper, bubble wrap or even the old phone case you don't need.

Yes, of course, these stores will pay for any phone on any carrier.

If you are paying your phone off in installments, then you may have to pay the balance off before you trade it in. Typically, if you're on a contract, you may be able to pay the termination fee to get out, either way, we'd recommend checking with your carrier before trying to sell your old phone.

Yes! But it depends on how broken the device is. Many places buy broken phones online; they'll still offer you some value even if your device is damaged. When you've found your device on our site, just make sure you select the 'broken' button to show the correct pricing.

Broken phones you can sell include devices that have cracked screens, cracked frames, broken buttons, broken speakers, or broken microphones. In some cases, they will even accept water damaged phones, but if your device is crushed, snapped or blacklisted then they won't accept them.