New possibilities with your old tech

Trade-In your unwanted gadgets for cash or credit to spend on the things you love

Dial *#06# to get your IMEI number on your phone
IMEI should be 15 digits
Sorry, we can't find that device - this IMEI is not associated with any make and model.

Your device is locked. Follow instructions to remove activation lock on the web if a device is offline

  • Go to wwww.iCloud.com/find
  • Sign in with your apple ID, email address or phone number, and enter your password
  • Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud
  • Click Remove from Account

You're unable to Trade-In this device because of blocklisted IMEI. Please reach out to your carrier for blocklist removal

Usually the reasons cause a blocklisted status include
  • Reported Lost or Stolen
  • The carrier added the device's IMEI to a Blocklist
  • There is a breach of contract

The entered IMEI number is already in an order process

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Trade-In a device in
5
easy steps

Step 1
Step 1
Choose your device from our list of phones, tablets, laptops, consoles and more
Step 2
Step 2
We’ll give you an estimate there and then – if you’re happy, complete your order
Step 3
Step 3
Prep your device for recycling by backing it up, charging it up and sorting out security
Step 4
Step 4
Pop it in the post using your own packaging and label or one of our free packs
Step 5
Step 5
We’ll securely wipe your device, and you’ll get paid just 3–5 days after we receive it

We recycle more than just phones

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Phones
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Tablets
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Laptops
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Consoles
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Watches
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Earbuds

Why sell with O2 Recycle?

Get a quote in minutes

We’ll give you an accurate estimate for your device right from the jump, based on a few easy questions

Postage sorted in a jiffy

We’ll send you a free pack to post it to us – or use your own packaging, and you or the Post Office can print your label

Quick, easy and totally transparent

Device doesn’t match your description? We’ll send you arevised quote. Not keen? No problem – we’ll send it right back for free

No trash, just treasure

We refurbish devices wherever possible, giving them a newlease of life

FAQs

  • O2 Recycle is our way to trade in your unused phones, tablets and other gadgets for cash or credit to spend on the things you love. We run the service in partnership with leading expert Likewize.
  • O2 Recycle has already saved more than 4 million devices from becoming e-waste, while helping people make a few quid and clear out their used tech. Win-win-win.

  • Get a quote in minutes We’ll give you an accurate estimated price for your device right from the jump, based on a few easy questions
  • Postage sorted in a jiffy We’ll send you a free pack to post it to us – or if it’s quicker, you can use your own packaging and print the label yourself. Even easier – get the Post Office to do it for you from the QR code in your confirmation email
  • Quick, easy and totally transparent If for any reason the device doesn’t match your description, we’ll send you a revised quote. Not keen? No problem – we’ll send it right back for free
  • No trash, just treasure We refurbish devices wherever possible, giving them a new lease of life

  • We start by wiping all your personal data, so you can rest easy knowing everything’s secure. After that, we give devices a second and third chance by reselling them ourselves as Like New or through our partner, Likewize.
  • If a device really can’t be reused, we send it to our partner Relove Technology, who make sure every valuable material is extracted and repurposed – never wasted.

Once we get your device, we’ll check everything over. If the model or condition changes the value, we’ll email you a new offer. Not happy with it? No problem. Let us know and we’ll send your device back for free.

Your quote’s locked in for 7 days. That’s plenty of time to reach us, but if it arrives after that, no worries. We’ll update your offer based on the latest prices.

  • Phones
  • Tablets
  • AirPods
  • MacBooks
  • Wearables
  • Games Consoles

Check if your device is eligible in seconds. Just pop it into the search bar at o2recycle.co.uk and you’ll see straight away if it qualifies and how much it’s worth.

We accept most iPhones – including Plus, Pro and Pro Max variants going as far back as iPhone 7

We accept Samsung Galaxy S series devices as far back as the S8, and A series devices as far back as the A8 – including Flip and Fold variants. We also accept Google Pixel and Pixel Fold devices as far back as the Pixel 3.

Get in touch through o2recycle.co.uk/contact-us or pop into one of our stores – we’ll be happy to help.

  • Option 1: Use your own packaging, show the QR code at your local Post Office and they’ll do the rest. Or if you’d prefer, print out the free postage label in your confirmation email.
  • Option 2: Need packaging? Simply request a free kit and we’ll send it your way. Our free postage label includes insurance cover up to £150. Got a high-value device? You might want to upgrade your shipping with Royal Mail or another courier.
  • Option 3: Pop into your local O2 store to get your recycling quote, and one of our friendly team members will make sure it gets back to us.
  • However you send in your device, make sure your quote reference is clearly visible so we can process it – and your payment – quickly.

  • Back up your data, then delete it from the device
  • Remove any security, including iCloud, Google and other manufacturer locks
  • Disable PIN codes
  • Charge it up – a full battery speeds up processing when it arrives
  • Don’t include any chargers and cables for phones, tablets and watches
  • For laptops and consoles, include the essentials like controllers, docking stations and AV cables
  • Make sure everything’s packaged securely to prevent damage in the post

  • We’ll drop you an email as soon as it arrives, or you can track it yourself with the Royal Mail tracking number on your proof of postage.
  • To check your order status anytime, just log in to your O2 Recycle account and select ‘Track my order’.

No worries – our Support team’s on hand to help. Just visit o2recycle.co.uk/contact-us to chat with us online. Have your order number ready and we’ll sort it fast.

Check your emails first – we’ll usually send you an update. If there’s nothing yet, reach out to us at o2recycle.co.uk/contact-us and we’ll look into it.

Of course – just visit o2.co.uk or pop into an O2 store to get started.

Recycling your device helps reduce e-waste and keeps tech in circulation. It’s a simple, rewarding way to give unwanted devices a second life. We’ve already kept over 4 million devices out of landfill through O2 Recycle – and that’s just the start.

  • We’re committed to tackling data poverty and making digital access fairer for everyone. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Good Things Foundation, the UK’s leading digital inclusion charity.
  • By donating a portion of your recycle value, you’ll help support their work, powering change in communities across the UK. Find out more about Good Things Foundation here.

You’ll still make your donation – it’ll be adjusted as a percentage in line with your new valuation.