For those waiting for Black Friday... Last year's $700 iPhone 11 deal required adding a line on a Magenta/One plan. If you don't have one of those plans, it may make sense to not wait.
Starting October 16, 2020, for a limited time, customers who purchase an iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro and trade-in an eligible iPhone through http://apple.com or at an Apple Retail location can get an additional $150 off as a one-time Virtual Prepaid Mastercard card on top of the trade-in value provided to them by Apple.
In order to get this offer you would to purchase an iPhone 12 or 12 Pro at full retail price or with using Apple financing either in a retail store or on http://Apple.com and you would also need to trade in an iPhone 8 or newer.
Models that are acceptable for the promotion:
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE 2020
Submit for rebate online (including receipt upload) at https://promotions.t-mobile.com/ with promo code 2020APPLERETAILT1 within 30 days of purchase.
Rebate processes 30 days after submission is created and once approved you will receive a virtual card within 7 business days and this redeemable via SMS with a secure link to the reward.
Terms & Conditions
For a limited time, customers who purchase an iPhone 12 or 12 Pro through apple.com or in Apple Retail stores and trade-in an eligible device can get $150 via Virtual Prepaid Mastercard Card from T-Mobile.
After rebate with virtual prepaid card when you trade-in a qualifying device.
Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying service, & trade-in required. $150 rebate via virtual prepaid Mastercard® Card, which you can use online or in-store via accepted mobile payment apps; no cash access & expires in 6 months. Card is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Cardholder Agreement. Lines must be active and in good standing when card is issued. Allow up to 2 weeks after fulfilment of offer requirements. Max 4 per account offer / discounted devices/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts (e.g., Carrier Freedom).
Special Offers at Apple
T-Mobile/Sprint customers, you can now take advantage of special offers when you buy from Apple online (existing customers) or at your nearest Apple Store (new and existing customers). And if you have any questions, we're here to help(Opens in a new window).
Get an additional $150 trade-in credit from T‑Mobile/Sprint with trade-in of iPhone 8 or newer.°
What is the offer?
For a limited time, trade in an iPhone 8 or newer (in good condition) when you buy your new iPhone from Apple and get an additional $150 trade-in credit from T‑Mobile/Sprint after your purchase.
How do I get the offer?
When you buy your new iPhone from Apple, choose T‑Mobile or Sprint as your carrier, trade in an iPhone 8 or newer, then activate with any T-Mobile/Sprint phone plan. Once your order is complete, you'll get an email with next steps.
How does the trade-in credit work?
You'll receive two different trade-in credits — one from Apple and one from T‑Mobile/Sprint.
Apple trade-in credit
When you trade in with Apple, you'll get an estimated trade-in value. If you pay monthly, that value will be applied as an instant credit to lower your monthly payments. If you pay in full, your payment method will be credited after your trade-in is received.
T-Mobile/Sprint trade-in credit
Once your trade-in is complete, you'll get the additional $150 trade-in credit in the form of a virtual prepaid Mastercard® from T-Mobile/Sprint. You'll receive an email (after you place your order) with a promo code that you'll submit at promotions.T-Mobile.com.
Which phone plans are eligible?
You can activate on any T-Mobile/Sprint phone plan. To be eligible for the offer, you will need to authorize activation when you buy your new iPhone from Apple.
https://promotions.t-mobile.com/promotion
Email content:
Congratulations on your new iPhone. Because you've purchased at Apple and are using Apple Trade In for an iPhone 8 or newer, you may be eligible for the T-Mobile Special Trade-in Offer.
Here's what to do next:
Trade in your eligible iPhone (in good condition) using the Mail-in Kit Apple will send you after your new iPhone ships, or take it to an Apple Store if you selected that option when you purchased your new iPhone. If you've already completed your eligible iPhone trade-in at an Apple Store, skip to the next step.
Register for the offer at promotions.t-mobile.com within 30 days of activating your new iPhone. You'll need your T-Mobile active phone number, the IMEI number of your new device, and promo code 2020APPLERETAILT1.
Complete activation of your new iPhone on the T-Mobile network. You must remain active and in good standing on any voice rate plan to qualify for the offer.
What to expect:
Approximately two weeks after your eligible trade-in is complete, you'll get the additional $150 trade-in credit in the form of a virtual prepaid Mastercard®. You'll receive an SMS from T-Mobile with redemption information at the T-Mobile number you designated during your offer submission.
If your trade-in has an issue:
If your trade-in doesn't match the condition described, or isn't an eligible device, you will no longer qualify for the T-Mobile Special Trade-in Offer. However, Apple Trade In will provide a new value for your device. You'll have the option to either accept this revised value or reject it. We'll work with you to confirm that you still want to move forward with the trade-in.
Top Comments
1) Going directly with T-mobile, using the iPhone 8 as a trade in will net you $415 off instead of Apple $140 + $150 Rebate Card. $415 vs $290. No brainer. Granted the Tmo deal is bill credits, but if your staying with Tmobile, who cares.
2) If you don't want Bill credits, BE PATIENT. Costco will have an offer soon if they don't have one already that will usually mirror T-Mobiles direct offer except with a prepaid card instead. Will beat Apple's crappy offer.
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courier shipping (same day shipping) received nov 24
sent trade in to fedex nov 27th
received at partner facility (whomever they are) on dec 1st
verified and "theres nothing else you need to do" on dec 4th
Received notification from apple "trade in being processed" nov 8th
received credit from apple on nov 9th
Tmobile $150 still pending
hope it helps!
Tforce replied on Twitter to me a week ago:
"I'm a huge fan of our promos, and with how busy the holidays have been it should process around 12/12-12/13! You'll get a text/email as soon as it processes which is around the 30 day mark from submission! I submitted mine on the 10th, and am eagerly awaiting as well."
I got my new 12 today and submitted the promo code APPLERETAIL1 but am now considering giving my old iphone to a kid instead. If I don't send to apple within 14 days I know that I lose the guaranteed trade-in offer ($250 for an X), but do I also lose the $150 TMO rebate card? Thanks
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courier shipping (same day shipping) received nov 24
sent trade in to fedex nov 27th
received at partner facility (whomever they are) on dec 1st
verified and "theres nothing else you need to do" on dec 4th
Received notification from apple "trade in being processed" nov 8th
received credit from apple on nov 9th
Tmobile $150 still pending
hope it helps!
i have received the device but not yet activated..
can we submit the t-mobile promo code even before sending the trade in device - i get trade in kit in 3 days?
do we need to keep t-mobile sim all through until t-mobile process the rebate?
—2020/11/27 Thur 12 Pro Max Apple Store App purchase using all Gift Cards & remaining bal $71.81 on credit card w expected date 12/07-12/14
—2020/12/03 Thu empty trade Return box arrives to home
—2020/12/05 Sat 12 Pro Max arrived early shipped direct UPS from China
—2020/12/05 Sat 12 Pro Max SIM insert
—2020/12/05 Sat 12 Pro Max ICCID # updated Tmobile 611 automated
—2020/12/07 Mon $150 T-Mobile Rebate initial entry submission (awaits trade completion)
—2020/12/07 Mon trade box w XR iPhone mailed out UPS AC NJ > Carlisle PA
—2020/12/09 Wed trade box w XR iPhone arrives Carlisle UPS Tracking
—2020/12/11 Fri Apple store app updated as trade received (being inspected waiting approval.. within 3 biz days.. M,T,W
—2020/12/15 Tue Trade value confirmed *nothing further needed **but NOT showing approved
—2020/12/17 Thu Trade Approved Complete *payment applies within 5 days in original payment form or part Apple gift card
—2020/12/18 Apple trade value refund $ applied 194.75 to Apple ID account & $71.81 refund to credit card ($250 XR 194.75+55.25)
—2020/12/18 Apple trade value refund $71.81 hits to credit card. ($55.25 + $16.56). $16.56 likely trade applied lowered tax amount
—611 contact.. says give it time but check before promo end date (not accurate)
—TForce contact.. says we have to give it time .. * better to deal with promotions side. Not t-force.. not 611
T-Mobile Promotions Customer Care at 1-877-470-3619
* Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET
* Saturday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
—Promotions.. says promo end date means last day to buy device to start whole process
—2021/02/01 Status denied .. like many others
—2021/02/01 Called promotions had to provide IMEI #
—2021/02/02 $150 rebate issued/released from TMobile
—2021/01/03 $150 rebate received text with link to virtual card
Took long time
You're almost done.
Our trade-in partner has inspected your device and has confirmed your trade-in value. Your trade-in will be completed soon, and there's nothing more that you need to do.
Estimated trade-in refund: $210.00
This is the approved status right?
11/28: Picked up the new phone at the store
12/07: Shipped the old phone and submitted rebate on T-Mobile website
12/10: Old phone delivered by Fedex
12/11: Received email from Apple saying "your trade-in refund is being processed"
12/12: Saw the refund in my Apple account (no email notification though)
12/14: Checked T-Mobile website. Status changed to "Sent" and a new button appeared for redeeming the virtual card (also no email or SMS notification)
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