Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
  • Slickdeals
  • Forums
  • Hot Deals
  • T-Mobile Upgrades: Pixel 8a, 7a for Free + Tax after Trade-in and Credits for Most Postpaid Plans
frontpage Posted by ouloat • May 14, 2024
  1. Deal Image
Item 1 of 3
  1. Deal Image
  2. Deal Image
  3. Deal Image
Item 1 of 3
frontpage Posted by ouloat • May 14, 2024

T-Mobile Upgrade Eligible Line Offer: Trade-In Phone Towards Google Pixel 8a, Get

(via 24 Monthly Bill Credits)

Up to $500 Trade-In Credit

$500

T-Mobile
171 Comments 120,876 Views
Get Deal at T-Mobile
Good Deal
Save
Share

Community Voting

Deal Score
+23
Good Deal
Get Deal at T-Mobile
Deal Details
T-Mobile offers Existing Upgrade-Eligible T-Mobile Customers: Google Pixel 8A 5G Smartphone (T-Mobile locked) for Free after Up to $500 Credit Back (via 24 Monthly Bill Credits) when you Trade-In an eligible phone and purchase your new Pixel 8A via 24 month device payment plan on a  on a qualifying T-Mobile postpaid plan (noted below). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ouloat for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Must be an upgrade-eligible customer on an a qualifying T-Mobile postpaid plan (including - but not limited to - Go5G, Magenta, and T-Mobile ONE).
  2. Purchase and set up a Google Pixel 8A from T-Mobile on a monthly device payment plan via an upgrade-eligible line.
  3. Trade in an eligible phone to T-Mobile.
  4. Upon appraisal/approval of your trade-in, get up to $500 via one-time trade-in credit plus the remainder of the credit (if applicable to your specific trade-in, up to $500 credit total) divided up and issued as monthly bill credits (up to $20.84/month) ​to your account over 24 months.​
  5. Example prices after $500 trade-in credit:
    • 128GB Google Pixel 8A
      • $$20.84/mo. - $20.84/monthly bill credit for 24 months = Free (+ tax on  pre-credit price of the device, due today at checkout)
  6. Bonus Offers:
    • Purchase in-store at participating Costco Wholesale or Sam's Club locations, get the $35 activation fee waived + receive a $75-$100 Costco Gift Card / Sam's Club Gift Card with signup/purchase. Must be an active club member to qualify
Example Trade-In Value:
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 - $500 trade-in credit
    • Click "Get a trade-in estimate' on the product page to check the trade-in value/eligibility for other devices
More Details:
  • Offer Terms:
    • Click here
    • Under Current Promotions, use the arrow icon to scroll right and select "Smartphone Trade ID240206​​​" promo code P706​​
    • Click 'see full terms' for complete details.
  • Tax on pre-credit price of the device will be due at time of sale.
  • A $35 device connection charge will be due at time of sale.
  • Allow up to 2 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.
  • Canceling service before all 24 monthly bill credits have been applied will forfeit any remaining monthly credits you had and you will be responsible for paying any balance still remaining on the device to T-Mobile.
  • Follow the instructions provided by the T-Mobile for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to T-Mobile). You can trade-in an eligible phone, in good cosmetic and working condition (no cracked screens or dysfunctional buttons, etc.).

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
    • Qualifying credit & service required.
    • Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts. ​
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by ouloat
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
T-Mobile offers Existing Upgrade-Eligible T-Mobile Customers: Google Pixel 8A 5G Smartphone (T-Mobile locked) for Free after Up to $500 Credit Back (via 24 Monthly Bill Credits) when you Trade-In an eligible phone and purchase your new Pixel 8A via 24 month device payment plan on a  on a qualifying T-Mobile postpaid plan (noted below). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member ouloat for finding this deal.

Instructions:
  1. Must be an upgrade-eligible customer on an a qualifying T-Mobile postpaid plan (including - but not limited to - Go5G, Magenta, and T-Mobile ONE).
  2. Purchase and set up a Google Pixel 8A from T-Mobile on a monthly device payment plan via an upgrade-eligible line.
  3. Trade in an eligible phone to T-Mobile.
  4. Upon appraisal/approval of your trade-in, get up to $500 via one-time trade-in credit plus the remainder of the credit (if applicable to your specific trade-in, up to $500 credit total) divided up and issued as monthly bill credits (up to $20.84/month) ​to your account over 24 months.​
  5. Example prices after $500 trade-in credit:
    • 128GB Google Pixel 8A
      • $$20.84/mo. - $20.84/monthly bill credit for 24 months = Free (+ tax on  pre-credit price of the device, due today at checkout)
  6. Bonus Offers:
    • Purchase in-store at participating Costco Wholesale or Sam's Club locations, get the $35 activation fee waived + receive a $75-$100 Costco Gift Card / Sam's Club Gift Card with signup/purchase. Must be an active club member to qualify
Example Trade-In Value:
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 - $500 trade-in credit
    • Click "Get a trade-in estimate' on the product page to check the trade-in value/eligibility for other devices
More Details:
  • Offer Terms:
    • Click here
    • Under Current Promotions, use the arrow icon to scroll right and select "Smartphone Trade ID240206​​​" promo code P706​​
    • Click 'see full terms' for complete details.
  • Tax on pre-credit price of the device will be due at time of sale.
  • A $35 device connection charge will be due at time of sale.
  • Allow up to 2 bill cycles for credits to begin applying to your account.
  • Canceling service before all 24 monthly bill credits have been applied will forfeit any remaining monthly credits you had and you will be responsible for paying any balance still remaining on the device to T-Mobile.
  • Follow the instructions provided by the T-Mobile for details on how to fulfill the trade-in portion of your offer (trade-in device will be sent to T-Mobile). You can trade-in an eligible phone, in good cosmetic and working condition (no cracked screens or dysfunctional buttons, etc.).

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time while supplies last.
    • Qualifying credit & service required.
    • Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts. ​
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by ouloat
Leave a Comment
To participate in the comments, please log in.

Top Comments

Fancy_Deer
Never dealing with trade ins with these scam artists
nevergoodenough
there's no way I'm trading in a phone AND signing a 24 month contract just to get a $500 phone. At that price u might as well just buy the phone and switch to visible.

I believe on my account (at least) you can just add a line and get either the 8 or the 8a for free and then cancel the original line. If that doesn't work I'm just gonna leave T-Mobile and buy the phone when it hits $350. The 8a is a downgrade from the 6 slower charging, cheaper build weaker battery life and no reverse wireless charging and smaller screen no way I would trade it for that. I'm either gonna get this phone free or just get cheaper service personally. Def not signing a contract and doing a trade in
willygee
Man no love for Essentials plan??

171 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

7 months ago
221,729 Posts
Joined May 2007
7 months ago
wikipost
7 months ago
221,729 Posts
Trade Ins:

How to get this offer:

Purchase a Google Pixel 8a or Pixel 7a on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
Have or switch to a Go5G, Magenta, or ONE plan.
Trade in an eligible device in good condition:

Get up to $500 off:

Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S20 FE, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note 20 Ultra S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21FE, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, Z Fold2, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Z Flip5, Z Fold5

Apple iPhone: 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro,13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro

OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G

Google Pixel: 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, Fold

Moto: razr+ 2023

Get up to $250 off:

Samsung Galaxy: S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, S7, S7 edge, S7 active, S7 edge duo, S8, S8+, S8 Active, A32, A32 5G, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A70, A71, A71 5G, A21, A23, A14 5G, A15 5G, Z Fold, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G, Note8

Apple iPhone: 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, SE 2nd Gen, X, XR, XS, XS Max, SE (3rd Gen)

OnePlus: 7T, 7T Pro, 7T Pro McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 85G, 8 Pro 5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G

Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7a

LG: Wing, Velvet, V50 ThinQ, V60 ThinQ

Moto: razr 4G, razr 5G, Moto Edge, Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20 Fusion, Edge 2021, Edge 5G 2022, Razr 40


Receive a one-time bill credit based on your trade-in value, and the balance of the offer via 24 monthly bill credits, totaling up to $499.99.
Using your Yearly Upgrade benefit? You receive up to $499.99 back via 24 monthly bill credits for the promotion when you trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and we will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

If you cancel before 24 credits, credits stop & balance on required finance agreement may be due; contact us. For well-qualified customers.

Contact us before cancelling account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $499.99 – Pixel 8a 128GB). Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. Limited-time offer; subject to change. Qualifying credit, service & trade-in (e.g., Save up to $500: Samsung Galaxy S9 / Save $250: Samsung Galaxy S6) required.  $35 device connection charge due at sale. Up to $499.99 via bill credits; must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account. May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.

OFFER ID: P706
APPEARS ON BILL AS: Smartphone Trade ID240206

Costco $100 GC and waived $35 activation fee for upgrading through them:
I just upgraded this morning at Costco as well, and based on the Promo Code that the rep gave me, I'm seeing a $100 Costco GC as well.

Upgrade through Costco or Sam Club to get a new phone and make money even after subtracting tax.

Test upgrading online through the website to see if your plan qualifies for this promotion:
If you're on a grandfathered plan you might still be eligible without switching. Advantage Unlimited Plus plans qualify for these $500 off with trade in deals.
Last edited by ouloat May 16, 2024 at 06:25 PM.
7 months ago
584 Posts
Joined Apr 2018
7 months ago
Fancy_Deer
7 months ago
584 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Fancy_Deer

Never dealing with trade ins with these scam artists
1
11
7 months ago
2,902 Posts
Joined Sep 2006
7 months ago
willygee
7 months ago
2,902 Posts
Man no love for Essentials plan??
Original Poster
7 months ago
762 Posts
Joined Oct 2005
7 months ago
ouloat
Original Poster
7 months ago
762 Posts
Quote from willygee :
Man no love for Essentials plan??
Essentials is cheap because it is excluded from most offers, but you can sign-up as a new customer (need different SSN) to essentials to get iPhones. Port old number out for 90 days, then port it back in on new account.
7
7 months ago
2,902 Posts
Joined Sep 2006
7 months ago
willygee
7 months ago
2,902 Posts
Quote from ouloat :
Essentials is cheap because it is excluded from most offers, but you can sign-up as a new customer (need different SSN) to essentials to get iPhones. Port old number out for 90 days, then port it back in on new account.
On the iPhone Essentials deal, you're saying I would need to port out then wait 90 days for port back, correct?
Original Poster
7 months ago
762 Posts
Joined Oct 2005
7 months ago
ouloat
Original Poster
7 months ago
762 Posts
Quote from willygee :
On the iPhone Essentials deal, you're saying I would need to port out then wait 90 days for port back, correct?
Yes, port out your current Essentials lines and you can port them back in 90 days under the new account (safe way). I think some have tried porting back immediately, not sure how that worked with the new iphone promo. Better to ask in that thread. Basically, if you are a new customer to T-mobile, they will give you phones under Essentials, but you will have to find out what exactly is considered a new customer.
7 months ago
4,612 Posts
Joined Jun 2019
7 months ago
The_Love_Spud
7 months ago
4,612 Posts
This is a great update to the existing trade-in deal for the Pixel 8.

Does anyone have the short version / TLDR for the distinctions between the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8a? From what I can tell:
  • Very slight difference in screen size
    (6.2" on Pixel 8, 6.1" on Pixel 8a)
  • Very slight difference in phone size
    (the Pixel 8a is a bit larger)
  • Very slight difference in battery capacity size
    (the Pixel 8 battery is a bit larger at 4,575mAh vs the 4,492mAh of the Pixel 8a)
  • Some differences in maximum wired and wireless charging rates
    (The Pixel 8 tops out @ 27W wired & 18W Qi wireless; the Pixel 8a is limited to 18W wired & 7.5W Qi wireless)
  • A difference in the camera sensor
That last distinction is the one I'm most interested in learning about; I've been pleased with the Pixel cameras but have been frustrated by Google's willingness to move away from a standardized camera across all models. The Pixel 6a introduced the tiered camera system for the bottom end of the Pixel line, while the 7a eliminated wireless charging availability as a significant point of distinction between the two models. As maintaining the highest quality camera option remains a worthwhile investment for me, I suspect the extra $100 for a Pixel 8 might still be under consideration...

Good luck!
Jon
Last edited by The_Love_Spud May 14, 2024 at 09:51 PM.
4

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

7 months ago
3,125 Posts
Joined Oct 2003
7 months ago
DJ_SAMMY_D
7 months ago
3,125 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank DJ_SAMMY_D

Via 24 monthly bill credits when you trade in an eligible device on a Go5G, Magenta, or ONE plan.
1
7 months ago
10,464 Posts
Joined Jun 2006
7 months ago
kwadguy
7 months ago
10,464 Posts
Can I do the trade in on the spot at a Costco kiosk? Or will I have to send it in?

How about at a t mobile store?

I hate sending in the trade and hoping for the best.
Original Poster
7 months ago
762 Posts
Joined Oct 2005
7 months ago
ouloat
Original Poster
7 months ago
762 Posts
[QUOTE=kwadguy;170861115]Can I do the trade in on the spot at a Costco kiosk?

[quote]

Costco and Sam's Club kiosk doesn't take trade-ins.