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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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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".
AKS33
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.
CyanCheetah4113
What is activation fee anymore ,!! Just another fee from older times

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Sep 17, 2023
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wellx
Sep 17, 2023
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You will be tied with Att for 36 months plus termination fee if you decide to get out.
Sep 17, 2023
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bulldog99
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from wellx :
You will be tied with Att for 36 months plus termination fee if you decide to get out.
There is no termination fee on device payments. Your responsible for the balance of the device if you decide to leave att.

A lot of competitors will entice with "switch over credits" or some type of equivalent buy out option.
Sep 17, 2023
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sder_sder
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from bulldog99 :
There is no termination fee on device payments. Your responsible for the balance of the device if you decide to leave att.

A lot of competitors will entice with "switch over credits" or some type of equivalent buy out option.
I am stuck with Verizon with 10 more months of payment. Is TMobile or ATT offer switch over credit at this time or I am stuck for 10 months?
Sep 17, 2023
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BucketListKilla
Sep 17, 2023
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I'm debating between this deal and Best buy for my upgrade since I'm a total tech member and will get free apple care
Sep 17, 2023
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mantikos
Sep 17, 2023
193 Posts
Quote from sder_sder :
I am stuck with Verizon with 10 more months of payment. Is TMobile or ATT offer switch over credit at this time or I am stuck for 10 months?
T-mobile does
Sep 17, 2023
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AlelD
Sep 17, 2023
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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".
Is mint $30/mo unlimited everything and good redemption?
Sep 17, 2023
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dersimli
Sep 17, 2023
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2 days ago it was giving 250+100, how this one is a good deal?

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Sep 17, 2023
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Kdp49
Sep 17, 2023
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I don't see the issue with 36 months can someone explain to me the complaints?

A $1000 phone will have $333 payoff value left after 24 months. You can trade that in for $480 iPhone 14 pro value right now. So if you buy out the iPhone 13 Pro for $333 from Att at 24months you'll still come out ahead by $147

So none of the people are loosing out.
I guess this is only true for iPhone. Android users are screed as their devices fall off the cliff
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DSon25
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from flightxxx :
the $250 port in credit is from tmobile at costco?
I don't know if that was a T-Mobile or Costco specific deal. The kiosk was inside of a Costco.
Sep 17, 2023
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paintballer301
Sep 17, 2023
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These 36 month "bill credits" are the biggest scam/rip off ever! Take me for example. Traded in my "IPhone 12 Pro" 9 months ago to upgrade to the 14 pro max. Let's say it was $1,000 in these 36 month "bill credits" well now that I am upgrading to the 15 pro max, they are cancelling the remaining 27 months of bill credits from my phone I tuned in! Literally canceling $750 out of the $1,000 they offered for my phone… so I'm getting screwed! They only gave me $250 and are keeping my phone. Now they are doing it again with the 14 pro max I got and on top of that they are charging me a $350 early upgrade fee and are locking me in for another 36 months which means I can't upgrade or change for 3 years or they will cancel my trade in credits. AT&T is scamming so much money from trade in people and then lock them in for 3 years. Disgusting!
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mephi5to
Sep 17, 2023
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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".
Mint is Tmob, has VERY bad quality in my area and I am still on it. You could try Cricket which is same reseller as Mint but on ATT netowork. The more lines you put on it the cheaper it gets
Sep 17, 2023
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Alwaystired
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from paintballer301 :
These 36 month "bill credits" are the biggest scam/rip off ever! Take me for example. Traded in my "IPhone 12 Pro" 9 months ago to upgrade to the 14 pro max. Let's say it was $1,000 in these 36 month "bill credits" well now that I am upgrading to the 15 pro max, they are cancelling the remaining 27 months of bill credits from my phone I tuned in! Literally canceling $750 out of the $1,000 they offered for my phone… so I'm getting screwed! They only gave me $250 and are keeping my phone. Now they are doing it again with the 14 pro max I got and on top of that they are charging me a $350 early upgrade fee and are locking me in for another 36 months which means I can't upgrade or change for 3 years or they will cancel my trade in credits. AT&T is scamming so much money from trade in people and then lock them in for 3 years. Disgusting!
You don't have to upgrade from 14 pro max to 15 pro max. That makes no sense. I've been waiting for the 15 pro max since my 12 pro max was eligible for upgrade in March. You can just ride it out on your 14 until the 16 comes out, then end it earlier than 36 months. Might lose only $333 instead.
Sep 17, 2023
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low_ball_88
Sep 17, 2023
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When does the Costco promotion end?
Sep 17, 2023
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turns2stone
Sep 17, 2023
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Quote from paintballer301 :
These 36 month "bill credits" are the biggest scam/rip off ever! Take me for example. Traded in my "IPhone 12 Pro" 9 months ago to upgrade to the 14 pro max. Let's say it was $1,000 in these 36 month "bill credits" well now that I am upgrading to the 15 pro max, they are cancelling the remaining 27 months of bill credits from my phone I tuned in! Literally canceling $750 out of the $1,000 they offered for my phone… so I'm getting screwed! They only gave me $250 and are keeping my phone. Now they are doing it again with the 14 pro max I got and on top of that they are charging me a $350 early upgrade fee and are locking me in for another 36 months which means I can't upgrade or change for 3 years or they will cancel my trade in credits. AT&T is scamming so much money from trade in people and then lock them in for 3 years. Disgusting!
You could just pay full price for the iPhone if that makes it easier for you.
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ajs317
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Does the trade in have to be activated on AT&T? Or can it be a phone acquired from somewhere else?

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