iPhone Trade In For Cash in Australia: Get Paid in 24 Hours

Trade in your iPhone with Mobile Guru and get paid straight into your bank account, instead of being stuck with store credit. Once we’ve received, inspected and approved your device, we’ll process your payment within 24 hours.

No store credit. No need to buy another phone from us. No waiting weeks for payment.

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Our 3-Step iPhone Trade In Process

Trading in your iPhone online is quick and easy. Just follow these three steps:

Step: 1
First step to sell my mobile
Get Your Instant Valuation
Takes under 30 seconds.

Select your iPhone model, storage, and condition to get your cash offer, which you can lock in for 14 days.

Step: 2
Second step to sell my mobile
Ship Free via Australia Post
No out-of-pocket costs.

We’ll email you a prepaid Australia Post Express shipping label. Pack your iPhone securely and drop it off at your nearest Australia Post outlet or postbox.

Step: 3
Third step to sell my mobile
Receive 24-Hour Cash
Straight to your bank account.

Once your iPhone has been received and inspected at our Melbourne facility, we’ll process your payment within 24 hours.

Why Trade In Your iPhone with Mobile Guru?

Not every iPhone trade in works the same way. Some retailer and carrier programmes offer store credit, gift cards, or account credits. With Mobile Guru, you get the approved value paid straight into your bank account, so you’re not tied to buying your next phone from us.

Here’s how the experience compares:

Feature Mobile Guru Trade In Typical Retailer / Carrier Trade In
What You Get Cash paid straight to your bank account Store credit, gift card, or account credit
Payment Speed Within 24 hours after inspection and approval Often in 2 to 4 weeks
New Purchase Required? No purchase or upgrade required Often linked to a purchase or upgrade
Price Protection Quote locked for 14 days Quote period varies by provider
Damaged Devices Damaged or faulty iPhones may be accepted Eligibility varies by provider
If Your Quote Changes Accept the new offer or get your device returned free Return options vary by provider

Trade in methods, eligibility, payment types and processing times vary between retailers and carriers.

Which iPhones Can You Trade In?

Mobile Guru accepts a wide range of iPhone generations, from recent models to many older devices.

iPhone 18 Series

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iPhone 17 Series

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iPhone Trade In Preparation Checklist

Before sending your iPhone, complete these steps to help avoid delays during inspection:

Back Up Your Data
Save your photos, contacts, messages and important files to iCloud or your computer.
Unpair Your Apple Watch
If an Apple Watch is connected to the iPhone, unpair it before sending the device.
Sign Out and Turn Off Find My
Sign out of your Apple ID and make sure Find My iPhone and Activation Lock are disabled.
Factory Reset Your iPhone
Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings.
Remove Your SIM
Take out the physical SIM card and transfer or remove any active eSIM before sending the phone.
Remove Cases and Accessories
Send only the items requested for your trade-in.

Frequently Asked Questions

An iPhone trade-in means selling your current iPhone for cash. With Mobile Guru, your approved trade-in value is paid straight into your nominated bank account, rather than giving you store credit.

Absolutely! At Mobile Guru, we pay your approved trade-in value straight into your bank account. You’re not stuck with store credit or gift cards.

Your iPhone trade in value depends on its model, storage capacity, condition, functionality and current market value.

Yes. Many older, damaged and faulty iPhones may still have value. Select the condition that best matches your device to check its current quote.

No. You don’t need to purchase or upgrade to another phone. Trade in your iPhone, get paid in cash and spend it wherever you like.

Your approved payment is sent directly to your nominated bank account.

Once we’ve received, inspected and approved your iPhone, we’ll process your payment within 24 hours.

Your quote is locked for 14 days, as long as your iPhone matches the model, storage and condition details you provided.

If your iPhone is in a different condition than you described, we may send you a revised offer. . You can accept the new offer or have your device returned free of charge if you decline it.

Yes. Mobile Guru provides a prepaid Australia Post Express shipping label so you can send your iPhone without paying for postage.