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expiredouloat posted Feb 14, 2025 05:05 AM
expiredouloat posted Feb 14, 2025 05:05 AM

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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Written by ouloat

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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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Original Poster
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Feb 15, 2025 07:29 PM
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ouloat
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Quote from DannyD2637 :
Where are you seeing that other plans are eligible?
OP post, wiki, t-mobile.com.

OFFER ID R074
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Most other plans = $500 off after trade-in

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Feb 15, 2025 07:37 PM
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Quote from Kerrupt :
This is the first T-Mobile "deal" I have seen that offers less trade in value for the Military/First Responder plans ($200 less for military Go5Plus). They are basically removing the benefit/discount of having a military plan.
I hope this is not the policy for future deals like when iPhone 17 is released but I fear it is.
There have been multiple offers before that offered less for FR, Military, and 55+. Started last year. Unfortunately, seems will continue on. T-mobile frontline employees are unhappy about this as well; more disgruntled customers and harder to push sales.
Feb 15, 2025 07:42 PM
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EcoAZFeb 15, 2025 07:42 PM
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I'm not having any success getting through in the Costco phone line? On hold for 45 minutes then cuts me off.
Feb 15, 2025 07:49 PM
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Turbospoo1Feb 15, 2025 07:49 PM
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Has anyone had the $35 fee waived from a T-Mobile phone call or chat?
Feb 15, 2025 07:50 PM
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PewexFeb 15, 2025 07:50 PM
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Quote from johnlau :
Don't corporate stores always take trade ins?

Last year we got iPhone 15s at Costco. I went to a T-Mobile corporate store and gave them our iPhone 11 trade ins. I made sure the employee printed out all the documentation and give it to us, lol.

My experience as well. No hassle at all.
Feb 15, 2025 07:54 PM
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arbitragerFeb 15, 2025 07:54 PM
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Quote from Turbospoo1 :
Has anyone had the $35 fee waived from a T-Mobile phone call or chat?

go through costco wireless
Feb 15, 2025 07:55 PM
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Turbospoo1Feb 15, 2025 07:55 PM
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Quote from arbitrager :
go through costco wireless

Do you have to be a Costco member?

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mzr786Feb 15, 2025 08:07 PM
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I went into a T-Mobile store to ask earlier today and employees said that the promotion was only yesterday and to try a corporate store. I ended up calling T-Mobile directly.
Background : I have Simple Choice, called them up and they said the Simple Choice is eligible for the promotion, it'll be $500 off. $70 is value of iPhone 12 mini (which Im trading in) which will be credited upon receiving, remaining $430 will be taken off the cost of the iPhone on a monthly basis, so total approx will be $17 per month for 24 months. Below is breakdown
$34.59 x 24 months = $830.19 (original cost)
-$70 credit to account (actual value of whatever phone you're trading in, mine was iPhone 12 mini)
remaining $430 taken off 430.19 ($70 credit + $430 remaining = $500 promotion)
$400.16 / 24 months = 16.667 per month payment for 24 months is the end cost.

**Called Costco, was on wait for approx an hour and then hung up. T-Mobile answered in 4 minutes and promised free next day shipping
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mzr786Feb 15, 2025 08:09 PM
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Quote from Turbospoo1 :
Has anyone had the $35 fee waived from a T-Mobile phone call or chat?
T-Mobile waived $35 and offered free shipping for phone
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abeln2672Feb 15, 2025 08:11 PM
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Quote from hall0 :
Has anyone tried this at Apple store?

No but the website shows the trade in deal for those on Go5G plans. I'm not seeing an option to get $500 on my old One plan though, despite seeing I'm eligible straight on T-Mobile's website. Stinks cuz T-Mobile charges $30 more and sends a locked phone. I might wait another day or two to see if the Apple website adds this deal for other plans.
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Turbospoo1Feb 15, 2025 08:12 PM
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Quote from mzr786 :
T-Mobile waived $35 and offered free shipping for phone

Did you get it waived over the phone or via chat?
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Quote from mzr786 :
I went into a T-Mobile store to ask earlier today and employees said that the promotion was only yesterday and to try a corporate store. I ended up calling T-Mobile directly. Background : I have Simple Choice, called them up and they said the Simple Choice is eligible for the promotion, it'll be $500 off. $70 is value of iPhone 12 mini (which Im trading in) which will be credited upon receiving, remaining $430 will be taken off the cost of the iPhone on a monthly basis, so total approx will be $17 per month for 24 months. Below is breakdown$34.59 x 24 months = $830.19 (original cost)-$70 credit to account (actual value of whatever phone you're trading in, mine was iPhone 12 mini)remaining $430 taken off 430.19 ($70 credit + $430 remaining = $500 promotion)$400.16 / 24 months = 16.667 per month payment for 24 months is the end cost.**Called Costco, was on wait for approx an hour and then hung up. T-Mobile answered in 4 minutes and promised free next day shipping
Is the t mobile store going to care that my iPhone 12 back is shattered but the font is completely fine?
Feb 15, 2025 08:14 PM
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PewexFeb 15, 2025 08:14 PM
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I am on Go5G Plus plan and just upgraded phones to iPhone 15 in June. Anyone knows if I would be eligible to upgrade one of the lines and trade in iPhone 12 that I own to iPhone 16Pro? This would mean that I would be receiving two credits on one line.
Is this doable? I understand that I would have to also pay some extra for the pro version ~$170.
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SDresellerFeb 15, 2025 08:15 PM
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Anyone get this to work at costco today or was it yesterday only?

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stoneage422Feb 15, 2025 08:19 PM
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Getting for 2 phones today at costco !!

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