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T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone

(via 24 monthly bill credits)

Up to $830 Off w/ Eligible Trade-in

$830

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: Up to $830 Off 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone w/ Eligible Trade-in. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Purchase an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
  2. Have or switch to a Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Sign in to your account see your current plan.
  3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition (storage capacity can affect trade-in value):
    • Get up to $830 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 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, 15 Pro Max
      • Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 FE, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 +, S24 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra
      • OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G​
      • Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
      • Moto: razr+ 2023
    • Get up to $415 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE (2nd Gen), SE (3rd Gen) ​
      • Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
      • OnePlus: 7T Pro, 7T McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8, 8 Pro5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
      • Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022
  4. New lines receive up to $830 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $830 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact T-Mobile. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
  • Contact T-Mobile before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 16 128GB).
  • Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. 
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($85+/mo. plan w/AutoPay) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. 
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
    • For a limited time, $35 device connection charge waived when activating a new line online.
  • Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo 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.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional deal ideas (including other promotions) & discussion.

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Written by ouloat
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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: Up to $830 Off 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone w/ Eligible Trade-in. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Purchase an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
  2. Have or switch to a Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Sign in to your account see your current plan.
  3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition (storage capacity can affect trade-in value):
    • Get up to $830 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 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, 15 Pro Max
      • Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 FE, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 +, S24 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra
      • OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G​
      • Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
      • Moto: razr+ 2023
    • Get up to $415 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE (2nd Gen), SE (3rd Gen) ​
      • Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
      • OnePlus: 7T Pro, 7T McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8, 8 Pro5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
      • Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022
  4. New lines receive up to $830 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $830 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact T-Mobile. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
  • Contact T-Mobile before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 16 128GB).
  • Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. 
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($85+/mo. plan w/AutoPay) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. 
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
    • For a limited time, $35 device connection charge waived when activating a new line online.
  • Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo 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.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional deal ideas (including other promotions) & discussion.

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xpeng
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$500 for other plans.
desimillionaire
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You can go thru Costco or Sams club if youre a member. Saves you the $35 fee and you can earn up to a $100 gift card for upgrading.
Nachiketkc
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Seems like Simple Choice does qualify and gets you up to $500 trade in value.
Unfortunately t mobile charges $30 extra on phones (apple sells ip16 for 800 and t mobile for 830.
T mobile also asked for $35 connection charge.
This extra $65 surcharge makes it less appealing ☹️

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Nm4223
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I did this at Costco today and upgraded my plan from Magenta 1.0 to Magenta Max. They can do this in-store, but they'll need to call some of their cs team.
I have two free lines in my current plan. CS agent on chat told me that one of the free lines isn't transferable to Magenta Max. However, in-store rep's customer team confirmed that both free lines offer can be transferred. I'll see if this actually happens when the new Magenta Max plan starts. I been told i will have 90 days to revert to old plan if I want to, I am willing to take that risk.
Every paperwork I signed stated a $200 trade-in credit. However, what I was informed was that the entire $200 would be credited as one bill, and the remaining $630 would be divided into 24 monthly payments. The in-store rep I was working with wanted me to purchase an accessory to waive $35 connection fee. However, he got frustrated when i could not decide anything and waived it off anyway.
Also $100 Costco GC after 8 weeks.
Feb 14, 2025
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SkillfulNarwhal909
Feb 14, 2025
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Does not work on Magenta. $500 max trade in
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deals_4_me
Feb 14, 2025
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Quote from superslickz :
A big caveat if you are doing this through Costco to get the $100 gift card. There's a VERY HIGH chance weeks from now you will get denied (and never get any notification of the sort). You will have to call in to sort this out. They will sort it out after verification you bought a qualifying phone and you will shortly receive the gift card after that. So 9-12 weeks from now, check on your rebate status online.
How is the costco rebate received? Is it email or physical US mail?
Feb 14, 2025
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ludoo00
Feb 14, 2025
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Quote from lostinthesea :
You must have a 55/Military/First Responder Magenta Max account. They clearly listed in the description, you get lowered trade in values of $630 instead of $830 for the discounted magenta max plans.
You're right. I do have a 55 Magenta Max.
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deals_4_me
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Quote from Nm4223 :
I did this at Costco today and upgraded my plan from Magenta 1.0 to Magenta Max. They can do this in-store, but they'll need to call some of their cs team.
I have two free lines in my current plan. CS agent on chat told me that one of the free lines isn't transferable to Magenta Max. However, in-store rep's customer team confirmed that both free lines offer can be transferred. I'll see if this actually happens when the new Magenta Max plan starts. I been told i will have 90 days to revert to old plan if I want to, I am willing to take that risk.
Every paperwork I signed stated a $200 trade-in credit. However, what I was informed was that the entire $200 would be credited as one bill, and the remaining $630 would be divided into 24 monthly payments. The in-store rep I was working with wanted me to purchase an accessory to waive $35 connection fee. However, he got frustrated when i could not decide anything and waived it off anyway.
Also $100 Costco GC after 8 weeks.
How does costco charge tax? is it on the full amount the way t-mobile online does?
Feb 14, 2025
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diablofreak
Feb 14, 2025
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On T-Mobile one amplified I assume this is not eligible?
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Nm4223
Feb 14, 2025
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Quote from deals_4_me :
How does costco charge tax? is it on the full amount the way t-mobile online does?
It was on the full amount, the total amount came down to $103.50 (10% sales tax state). I suppose the subtotal included the $35 connection fee, even though it was waived.

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dadab
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Quote from bru_that :
Try reaching out to T-force on facebook or X. Even if it doesn't show as possible directly via the Apple Store, they have previously been able to confirm or add eligiblity on the back end for similar promos.
Quote from Mawsu :
Is it possible to order this promo via apple's website?
This could be really nice to buy phone from apple, trade in with t-mobile and have the $500 bill credits applied. Has anyone on this thread have a success with that?
Last edited by dadab February 14, 2025 at 03:44 PM.
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Quote from TrevorK :
So... not quite "free", as you need to give up a semi modern phone..
That's where cheaper eBay / Metro phone deals come. You can average out around $60-70 per phone and trade it in and keep your current phone as spare.
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deals_4_me
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Quote from deals_4_me :
How does costco charge tax? is it on the full amount the way t-mobile online does?
Thanks. Did they mention how the $100 Costco GC is received after 8 weeks? is it email we provide during ordering phone or physical FC by US mail? TIA
Feb 14, 2025
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EagerCalculator413
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For 1 line, which is the lowest plan that qualifies for the promo?
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civildealer
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I have an iPhone 4s. Does this offer work on that phone?
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reddyme
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Quote from civildealer :
I have an iPhone 4s. Does this offer work on that phone?

Nope. IPhone 11 Pro and newer devices
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C17chief
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Quote from ready2rumble :
SWAC turned into Advantage Unlimited--is this what you have too? I had SWAC and now Advantage Unlimited on Tmo since the transition

Same here. I looked in the T life app earlier. It is good for the $500 off. Incidentally my sim is currently in a moto edge 2024 (via the free prepaid deals last fall) and what T-Mobile shows me using. It's offering the full $500 for that even though it's usually not in any of their full trade value lists. I also have an iPhone 12 with shot battery and an edge 2022. I might try my edge 2022's iemi and see what happens. Didn't have it handy earlier. If that works for full value, that's the one they are going to get! Otherwise I'll trade my iPhone 12 which is no gray area. I'm holding out until next week to see if the new SE ends up free. If so and the phone has everything rumored, there really isn't a single additional aspect of the 16 worth paying $300 more for to me. I saw on Reddit this deal is supposed to be around until March 20 or something like that. If it doesn't pan out, I like my edge 2024 just fine, so no big deal.

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Quote from superslickz :
A big caveat if you are doing this through Costco to get the $100 gift card. There's a VERY HIGH chance weeks from now you will get denied (and never get any notification of the sort). You will have to call in to sort this out. They will sort it out after verification you bought a qualifying phone and you will shortly receive the gift card after that. So 9-12 weeks from now, check on your rebate status online.
Last time we did the upgrade at Costco we never received the gift cards. Contacted T-Mobile cs and they gave us the phone # for their rebates and promotions fulfillment department. It sounded like a call center in Indonesia but after telling them all the details of the promotion it got sorted out and we eventually received them late. Makes me wonder if they intentionally don't send them out and make customers jump thru even more hoops to get it in order to save $$$
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