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frontpage Posted by bookapow • Sep 15, 2023
frontpage Posted by bookapow • Sep 15, 2023

Costco: New/Upgrade Lines w/ Trade-In at AT&T: iPhone 15/15 Pro + $100 GC

& More + Free Shipping

Free after 36-Monthly Bill Credits

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Costco Wholesale via AT&T has 128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for Free after 36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a New line or Upgrade an eligible existing line and trade-in a qualifying smartphone on eligible AT&T unlimited plans (see plan pricing). Shipping is free.

Additionally, Costco Wholesale offers Members a $100 Costco Shop Card + $50 Bill Credits for Upgrading OR a $100 Costco Shop Card + $100 Bill Credits for opening/adding a New Line when purchasing this offer Online or In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring AT&T wireless service kiosks [store locator; scroll down to "Shop AT&T at a participating Costco location near you"]. Activation/Upgrade Fee is waived.

Thanks to community member bookapow for finding this deal.

Offer Details:
  • Trade-In: Follow the instructions on the product page or provided by the Costco rep for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to AT&T).
  • Allow up to 3 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • All Costco Shop Cards will be mailed within sixty (60) days of device purchase. All lines must be active and in good standing through Shop Card fulfillment.
    • $100 in credits with activation of new line ($2.78/mo. for 36 months)
    • $50 in credits with upgrade of an existing line ($5/mo. for 10 months)
  • Returns: Return within 90 days. Restocking fee up to $55 may apply.
  • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Update: This deal is still available.

Costco Wholesale via AT&T has 128GB Apple iPhone 15/15 Pro (2023) for Free after 36 Monthly Bill Credits when activated on a New line or Upgrade an eligible existing line and trade-in a qualifying smartphone on eligible AT&T unlimited plans (see plan pricing). Shipping is free.

Additionally, Costco Wholesale offers Members a $100 Costco Shop Card + $50 Bill Credits for Upgrading OR a $100 Costco Shop Card + $100 Bill Credits for opening/adding a New Line when purchasing this offer Online or In-Store at any participating Costco location featuring AT&T wireless service kiosks [store locator; scroll down to "Shop AT&T at a participating Costco location near you"]. Activation/Upgrade Fee is waived.

Thanks to community member bookapow for finding this deal.

Offer Details:
  • Trade-In: Follow the instructions on the product page or provided by the Costco rep for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to AT&T).
  • Allow up to 3 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • All Costco Shop Cards will be mailed within sixty (60) days of device purchase. All lines must be active and in good standing through Shop Card fulfillment.
    • $100 in credits with activation of new line ($2.78/mo. for 36 months)
    • $50 in credits with upgrade of an existing line ($5/mo. for 10 months)
  • Returns: Return within 90 days. Restocking fee up to $55 may apply.
  • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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The fine print says minimum qualified plan is 75/mo. That's where they get you with these "free deals" - locking you in at high monthly rate for 3 yrs.

Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
If you live in an area which has good coverage then better buy an unlocked phone and get a carrier of your choice than getting robbed by these guys for 36 months.
I have an unlocked phone & pay $20 per month for service. Can't be happier.
What is activation fee anymore ,!! Just another fee from older times

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Quote from bxd20 :
Doesn't this deal require a plan over $75?
Yes, "75 plan" but with multiline discount, paperless billing, discount for medical/first responder/teacher, or military /vets, goes down to ~27 per line
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Quote from dealmaster98 :
The fine print says minimum qualified plan is 75/mo. That's where they get you with these "free deals" - locking you in at high monthly rate for 3 yrs.

Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
That isn't the case for family plans with 6 lines is it?
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Quote from revpersona :
Still using my iPhone 6s from early 2015. I was thinking about upgrading to a 15. Do they ever have deals on new phones that don't require starting a new line or upgrading an existing one? Currently on a non-unlimited AT&T family plan @$15 a month, so definitely not upgrading my line.
We have a FIRE here.
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HappyScene6682
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Does anyone know how long these promotions tend to last? I ordered through AT&T direct and it doesn't seem to be possible to cancel the order any longer. I'll have to return it and wait for the return to process and for the upgrade eligibility to reset.
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If I ordered with ATT store can I cancel and do it with Costco instead?

2 phones, 12 pro max trade in for Iphone 15 Max 512 .

I like the $ 1000 trade in value, cant sell it for that on ebay.
$ 150 per phone sweetens deal to me.
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Quote from SlickDit :
AT&T is consistently rated just short of #1 Verizon. But to answer your question, all major carriers have an "on us" deal right now ($1000 off with eligible trade-in).I would love that, but Visible deprioritization makes it almost unusable in our area. I was hopeful and hung out for 5g but it was still shiite after that. So fam is on tmo, business plan is att with plan paid through work. I just gotta scrap for the device savings.
Visible plus isn't deprioritized. Granted it's 10 extra a month. I'm paying 35 a month for it and its 100% worth it.
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Quote from dealmaster98 :
The fine print says minimum qualified plan is 75/mo. That's where they get you with these "free deals" - locking you in at high monthly rate for 3 yrs.

Quick math assuming you are ok with Visible/Mint at $30/mo - overpaying by $45/mo for 36=$1620, that's what you are paying for the "free iphone".
$75 is the list price for a single line. We have 5 lines and teacher discount (25% off) which brings the cheapest unlimited plan to $22.50/line, or just under $28 after all taxes and fees. It's pretty decent value at that point.

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+23. Debits and credits?
Quote from sko0led :
This is a great deal.
I have an old AT&T unlimited plan, so...
$85 base fee
$20 per line

$85 + $20 + 20 + 20 = 145

- $35 DirecTV discount
- $15 HBO Max

$95 / 3 = $31.66/line

- $23 bill credits for iPhone PER LINE

Total $8.66/line before taxes and fees.
​Taxes and fees are about $4/line, so that's still less than $13/line.

That's not even including the $150 from Costco for this, would bring it down to $8.66/line after taxes.
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Is there a way to check if your current plan is eligible or will it tell you when you're checking out? I have 6 lines on the family plan "unlimited your way".
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AT&T Trade-in Program

Best deals for everyone. Both new and existing customers get our best smartphone deals.

Promotion value varies by which new device is being purchased and the value of your trade-in device.

Promotion Details as of September 15th, 2023:

Apple: iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max up to $1,000 max bill credit when trading in a smartphone valued at or above $230 after condition assessment
Apple: iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max up to $830 max bill credit when trading in a smartphone valued at or above $130 after condition assessment
Apple: iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max up to $350 max bill credit when trading in a smartphone valued between $35 and $129.99 after condition assessment
Android: Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, or Google Pixel 7 up to $800 max bill credit when trading in a smartphone valued at $35 or above after condition assessment
Android: Google Pixel Fold up to $1,000 max bill credit when trading in a smartphone valued at $35 or above after condition assessment
Samsung: Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra up to $800 max bill credit when trading in a smartphone valued at $35 or above after condition assessment

Samsung: Galaxy Z Flip5/Fold5 up to $1,000 max bill credit when trading in any Samsung Galaxy S, Note or Z Series smartphone from any year, any condition or a smartphone valued at $35 or above after condition assessment


Limited time offer. Available in select locations.

How to redeem smartphone offer:

Purchase eligible device on a qualifying installment agreement including taxes on full retail price (upfront) and $35 activation/upgrade fee.
Add a new line of service or upgrade an existing line.
Activate eligible postpaid unlimited wireless service (min. $75/mo. for new unlimited customers before discounts). AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.
Trade-in an eligible Smartphone within 30 days of activation
Use code TRADEOFFER23 at checkout for smartphone offers. Trade-in value will reflect Promotion Selected after entering code as value is given via monthly bill credits

Important Notes:

Phone number entered on the trade-in should match the phone number of device purchased. If different number is entered it could impact promotion eligibility
Credits start within 3 bills after trade-in is completed and will be applied in equal amounts over the term of installment agreement. You will receive catch-up credits once bill credits start. Credit will not exceed the lower of the device cost or the max credit amount as defined above.
If you cancel wireless service, your credits will end and you'll owe the remaining balance on the installment agreement for the device purchased.
For new lines, if you cancel service on any other line on your account within 90 days of activating the line under this offer, device credits will stop.
If buying on the AT&T Installment Plan with Next Up, customer is responsible and will not receive any credits for the additional $6/mo. Next Up upgrade feature.


Qualifying Installment Plan:

Requires a qualifying 0% APR installment agreement (36-mo. term from $13.89/mo. up to $52.78/mo. based on device purchased) Other installment options may be available and vary by location.
$0 down for well-qualified customers only, or down payment may be required and depends on a variety of factors.


Eligible Trade-in Smartphones:

This is not an early upgrade program. Trade-in device may not be on existing installment plan and trade-in does not relieve obligations under any AT&T installment agreement program or other AT&T Return and Exchange programs.
Eligible trade-in devices are subject to change at any time and without notice.


Eligible Trade-in Smartphones for $1,000 Apple iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max (Using code TRADEOFFER23):

Must meet AT&T Trade-in Program requirements and have a trade-in value of $230+ after device condition assessment has been completed.
Eligible devices:
Apple: iPhone 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
Samsung: S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Z Fold4, Xcover6 Pro
Google: Pixel 7 Pro


Eligible Trade-in Smartphones for $830 Apple iPhone 15 series (Using code TRADEOFFER23):

Must meet AT&T Trade-in Program requirements and have a trade-in value of $130+ after device condition assessment has been completed.
Eligible devices:
Apple: iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
Samsung: S20, S20 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S21 FE 5G, S22 5G, S22+ 5G, S22 Ultra 5G,S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Fold, Fold 5G, Z Flip3 5G, ZFold2 5G, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Xcover6 Pro
Google: Pixel 5, 5a, 6, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
Other: OnePlus 9 Pro 5G, OnePlus 10 Pro


Eligible Trade-in Smartphones for $350 Apple iPhone 15 series (Using code TRADEOFFER23):

Must meet AT&T Trade-in Program requirements and have a trade-in value of $35-129.99 after device condition assessment has been completed.
Eligible devices:
Apple: iPhone SE (2nd Gen), iPhone SE (3rd Gen) X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
Samsung: : A23, A23 5G, A32, A32 5G, A42 5G, A51 5G, A52, A52s, A52 5G, A53, A70, A71, A71 5G, A72, M52 5G, S9, S9+, S9+ Duos, S10, S10+, S10 5G, S10e, S10 Lite, S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, S20+ 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S21 FE 5G, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Note9, Note10, Note10 5G, Note 10 Lite, Note10+, Note10+ 5G, Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold 5G, ZFold2 5G, Z Flip3 5G, Z Fold3 5G, XCover Pro, Xcover Field Pro, Xcover6 Pro, Z Flip4, Z Fold4
Google: Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, Pixel 5, 5a, 6a, 6, 6 Pro, 7, 7Pro
LG: Stylo6, V50 ThinQ, V60 ThinQ, Velvet 5G, WING 5G
Other: One Plus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, OnePlus 8 5G, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8T+, One Plus 8,Moto G Stylus, Moto G Stylus 5G, Moto Edge, Moto Edge+, Moto G 5G Plus, Asus Rog Phone 3, ZTE Red Magic 3, Microsoft Surface Duo, OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G, OnePlus 10 Pro, Moto razr 5G, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Moto edge+ 5G UW


Eligible Trade-in Smartphones for $800 Samsung family or Google Pixel 7 and $1,000 for Google Pixel Fold (Using code TRADEOFFER23):

Must meet AT&T Trade-in Program requirements and have a trade-in value of $35 after device condition assessment has been completed.
Eligible devices:
Apple: iPhone SE (2nd Gen), iPhone SE (3rd Gen) X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
Samsung: A23, A23 5G, A32, A32 5G, A42 5G, A51 5G, A52, A52s, A52 5G, A53, A70, A71, A71 5G, A72, M52 5G, S9, S9+, S9+ Duos, S10, S10+, S10 5G, S10e, S10 Lite, S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, S20+ 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S21 FE 5G, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Note9, Note10, Note10 5G, Note 10 Lite, Note10+, Note10+ 5G, Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold 5G, ZFold2 5G, Z Flip3 5G, Z Fold3 5G, XCover Pro, Xcover Field Pro, Xcover6 Pro, Z Flip4, Z Fold4
Google: Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, Pixel 5, 5a, 6a, 6, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
LG: Stylo6, V50 ThinQ, V60 ThinQ, Velvet 5G, WING 5G
Other: One Plus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, OnePlus 8 5G, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8T+, One Plus 8, Moto G Stylus, Moto G Stylus 5G, Moto Edge, Moto Edge+, Moto G 5G Plus, Asus Rog Phone 3, ZTE Red Magic 3, Microsoft Surface Duo, OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G, OnePlus 10 Pro, Moto razr 5G, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Moto edge+ 5G UW


Eligible Trade-in Smartphones for $1,000 Samsung Z Flip5/Fold5 (Using code TRADEOFFER23):

Must meet AT&T Trade-in Program requirements and be a Samsung Galaxy S, Note or Z series from any year, any condition or have a trade-in value of $35 after device condition assessment has been completed.
Eligible devices:
Apple: iPhone SE (2nd Gen), iPhone SE (3rd Gen)X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12 mini, 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
Samsung: A23, A23 5G, A32, A32 5G, A42 5G, A51 5G, A52, A52s, A52 5G, A53, A70, A71, A71 5G, A72, M52 5G, S, S 4, S 4 Zoom, S 4G, S Aviator, S Blaze 4G, S Captivate, S Duos, S Duos 2, S Glide, S II, S II 4G, S II Epic 4G Touch, S II HD, S II HD LTE, S II LTE, S II Skyrocket, S II WiMAX, S II X, S III, S III 4G LTE, S III LTE, S III Mini, S III VE, S Lightray 4G, S Plus, S Relay, S Showcase, S Vibrant, S2 Plus, S3, S3 mini VE, S3 Neo, S3 Progre, S3 Slim, S4, S4 Active, S4 Duos, S4 Mini, S4 Mini Duos, S4 Triband, S4 Value Edition, S4 zoom, S5, S5 Active, S5 Duos, S5 mini, S5 Neo, S5 Prime, S5 Sport, S6, S6 Active, S6 Edge, S6 Edge + Duos, S6 Edge TD, S6 Edge+, S7, S7 Active, S7 Edge, S8, S8 Active, S8 Duos, S8+, SL X, S9, S9+, S9+ Duos, S10, S10+, S10 5G, S10e, S10 Lite, S20, S20 5G, S20+, S20+ 5G, S20 FE, S20 FE 5G, S20 Ultra 5G, S20+ 5G, , S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S21 FE 5G, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Note, Note FE, Note 3, Note 3 Duos, Note 3 Neo, Note 3 TD, Note 4, Note 4 Duos, Note 4 S-LTE, Note II, Note II LTE, Note III, Note III Neo, Note LTE, Note5, Note5 Duos, Note 7, Note Edge, Note8, Note8 Duos, Note9, Note10, Note10 5G, Note 10 Lite, Note10+, Note10+ 5G, Note20, Note20 5G, Note20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra 5G, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold 5G, ZFold2 5G, Z Flip3 5G, Z Fold3 5G, XCover Pro, Xcover Field Pro, Xcover6 Pro, Z Flip4, Z Fold4
Google: Pixel 4, 4 XL, 4a, Pixel 5, 5a, 6a, 6, 6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
LG: Stylo6, V50 ThinQ, V60 ThinQ, Velvet 5G, WING 5G
Other: One Plus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro 5G, OnePlus 8 5G, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8T+, One Plus 8, Moto G Stylus, Moto G Stylus 5G, Moto Edge, Moto Edge+, Moto G 5G Plus, Asus Rog Phone 3, ZTE Red Magic 3, Microsoft Surface Duo, OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G, OnePlus 10 Pro, Moto razr 5G, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Moto edge+ 5G UW


Additional Terms:

See att.com/unlimited for current unlimited plans. Retired unlimited plans may also qualify (excluding prepaid, session-based, and Data Unlimited at $45/mo. plans). Speed, usage & other restr's apply.
Trade-in smartphone must meet AT&T Trade-In Program requirements and meet the minimum trade-in value requirements when AT&T takes possession of trade-in device.
Must complete trade-in within 30 days from activation of new phone.
If trade-in value of device is greater than the credit you are eligible for under this offer, you may receive a one-time trade-in credit (value via instant credit or promo card) in lieu of this bill credit offer.
To qualify for bill credits, wireless line must be on an installment agreement, and remain active & in good standing for 30 days.
Installment agreement starts when device is shipped.
To get all the credits, the discounted device must remain on installment agreement and you must keep eligible service for entire installment term.
If you upgrade or pay up/off the installment agreement on the discounted device early, your credits may cease.
You have 14 days to exchange or return the smartphone; a restocking fee of up to $55 may apply.
Pricing, promotions, programming, terms & restrictions subject to change & may be modified or terminated at any time without notice.
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Where is them T-Mobile deal?
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To confirm, is trade-in not required if new lines? Looks very attractive if I can keep my current phones and get iPhone 15 Pro for free.
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What happened to costco/verizon ??
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I do not see Free option without trade-in for new line. Do I need to go to Costco store to get that deal?

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Quote from BoastfulHome945 :
Visible plus isn't deprioritized. Granted it's 10 extra a month. I'm paying 35 a month for it and its 100% worth it.
Oh that's great. That was not an option when I was with them.

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