Sell your mobile phone for cash!

As the UK’s first mobile recycling comparison site, it's our job to find the best offers for your old tech. And if you find a better deal within 24 hours, we’ll refund you the difference.

By pulling in quotes from as many UK recyclers as possible, we let you see all the available offers on your old phone side by side in our handy comparison table, helping you find the best one.

We carefully vet the recyclers we feature on our site too. That means you'll only see quotes from companies we trust. Whether you're comparing prices on an old iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, tablet, or other gadget, we're here to help. We’ll get you the best price and ensure your old device gets a new lease of life or is disposed of safely and responsibly.

Our mobile recycling comparison tool makes it straightforward and easy to trade in your phone. Just follow these three simple steps:

1. Compare quotes - Find your device, either by using the search bar at the top of this page or clicking on it in the list above. Then look at the offers we've found from recyclers.
2. Post it - Pick an offer you like, then mail your device to the recycling company with the postage pack they send to you.
3. Get paid - The recycler will send you your money after inspection. Visit our FAQ page if you need some help or have any questions.

There are plenty of reasons why you should trade in your phone.

First, it’s an easy way to earn some money while decluttering your home. Rather than having your old devices collecting dust at the bottom of your drawers, why not sell them on for some cash?

Second, it can give an unused device a new lease of life – whether that’s by being refurbished and sold to a new owner or broken down into parts that can be reused in other electronics.

Lastly, it’s better for the environment, too. Phones contain toxic materials that can be harmful to the environment if they go straight to the landfill.

The resale value of your old phone will depend on many factors, including:

• Its model
• How old it is
• How much internal storage it has
• What condition it's in
• Which network it's locked to

Phones that sell for the most cash are usually the most recent models, especially if they’re unlocked and in excellent condition.

Of course, handsets that are brand new, still in their original packaging and a more recent model are the most valuable of all. Nevertheless, you can still get some money for old and/or damaged phones.

The best way to find out how much you can get for your phone is to search for it on our site and compare quotes. Just make sure you select the right condition, storage size, and network for your handset.

Yes, you can sell broken or faulty mobile phones through SellMyMobile.

Many recyclers offer money for all kinds of damaged phone models. However, quotes will be lower for broken phones compared to fully functioning ones, so be prepared for a drop in price. And seriously damaged phones, such as water damaged devices or phones snapped in two – won’t be accepted.

Handsets with big dents and scratches, cracked screens, or dodgy buttons all count as broken. Each recycler may have slightly different criteria for what they will and won't accept, so be sure to check.

See our guide to selling broken phones for more information.

Mobile phone recycling refers to the process to trading in your phone, which is then either refurbished for resale or recycled for parts.

If it’s still in decent working condition, it’ll be resold as a refurbished phone. Even if your phone can’t be resold, it contains valuable parts and materials that can be reused. Recycling companies will extract these materials in a way that’s safe and environmentally friendly.

So, by trading in your phone to be recycled, you’ll get some extra cash while doing your bit for the environment.

When the mobile phone recycler receives your phone, they’ll test it to see if it’s working. They’ll also check its condition based on the information you’ve given them – so, if the phone is damaged, make sure you specify that.

If the phone is in worse condition than expected, the recycler will get in touch and offer a reduced price. You can choose either to accept this, or have the phone returned to you.

Your phone doesn’t need to be in perfect working condition for you to sell it. In fact, many recyclers will accept phones that are slightly worse for wear.

Of course, a fully functioning phone in good condition will net you the most money. But even damaged or non-functioning phones – for example, one that’s dented, or won’t turn on – can still be sold to a recycler.

However, some types of damage, such as water damage, are unlikely to be accepted by recyclers.

Still, it’s worth checking if you can sell an old, broken phone – chances are, you may be able to get some cash for it.To get the most accurate quote, it’s best to be as honest as possible about the condition of your phone.Visit our page on selling broken phones for more information.

Once you’ve selected a deal you like, the recycler will send you a postage pack within a few days. You’ll need to mail the phone to them, and you should get a confirmation email when the recycler has received it.

They’ll check it, and providing your phone is in the condition as expected, you’ll get paid via your chosen payment method.

At SellMyMobile, we pride ourselves on the fact that we only work with resellers we trust. In fact, every company we work with is vetted, which means we only show resellers that will offer you a reliable service, treat you fairly and deal with your phone properly.