Sell Locked Phones for Cash
The fast, easy, and secure way to sell locked phones online
SmartphonesPLUS can help you trade in your locked phones for cash. We buy locked phones every day from people all across the US.
Our process is super simple: get an instant quote, ship your phone to us for free, and get paid!
Using our online quoting tool is totally free and you can see your trade-in price for your locked phone in seconds! Click the button below to find out how much your locked phone is worth.
How to sell locked phones with SmartphonesPLUS
Sell your locked iPhone, Samsung, or Android phone in 3 easy steps. Use our website to select the device you’d like to sell, select the carrier it’s locked to, and we’ll give you an instant quote. If you like the offer you see, just ship it to us using the free prepaid shipping label that we provide. Once we receive and inspect your phone, we’ll send your payout.
What types of locked phones can I sell?
We accept:
- Carrier locked phones: We buy phones that are carrier locked. Just select the carrier your phone is locked to when getting our instant quote. We provide the easiest way to sell carrier locked phones.
- Lock screen or passcode locked phones: You can still sell your phone if you forgot the passcode to your lock screen. You will still need to sign out of your iCloud or Google account before selling.
- Financed phones: We buy financed phones that are still being paid off through your carrier. These devices, however, may have a reduced value.
We do not accept:
- Stolen phones: If you have a phone that has been reported stolen or lost, also known as blacklisted or blocklisted, we cannot buy it. To sell a blacklisted phone, you will need to contact your carrier to have it removed from the blacklist.
- Account locked phones: If your phone is account locked (iCloud or Google account locked) then you will need to get this account removed from the device before selling it.
Why should I sell my locked phone to SmartphonesPLUS?
Here are the main reasons why SmartphonesPLUS is the best place to sell a locked cell phone:
- Trust and transparency: We know that selling phones online can feel risky. This is why we put trust and transparency at the forefront of what we do. We provide an instant quote upfront so that you know how much you’re going to get paid. We’ll also keep you informed throughout the process, send you updates at every stage, and provide a safe way to sell locked cell phones for cash.
- Fast, reliable payments: We use popular payment methods including: PayPal, Venmo, and ACH bank transfers, gift card, and more. You can be confident that your payment will arrive quickly and securely.
- Free shipping: We cover the cost of shipping your locked phone to us, meaning the selling process is totally free. There are no fees, and no selling costs.
- Fair pricing: Since we are a trusted leader in the electronics buyback space, you can feel confident that you will always receive great prices for your locked phone. Our prices are based on market value and demand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SmartphonesPLUS is one of the most trusted places that buys locked phones online. We provide instant quotes, free shipping, and fast payments for iPhones, Samsung Galaxy phones, Androids, and more.
Yes! SmartphonesPLUS is a company that buys locked phones every day. Our team at SmartphonesPLUS has been buying locked phones since 2018 and we’ve help thousands of people get cash for locked phones and other electronics.
We buy financed phones for cash. While trade-in value may be lower, you can still sell them and get paid. All you have to do is get a quote and ship your financed phone to us for free to get paid.
A locked phone is usually only able to be activated on one carrier. These can still be resold and can hold good resale value. A blacklisted phone has been reported lost or stolen and cannot be used on any carrier or sold until it’s removed from the blacklist.
SmartphonesPLUS makes it easy to sell locked phones online from anywhere in the U.S. We provide free shipping, so there’s no need to leave your home.
To sell a locked iPhone, just choose your model on our site, select the carrier it’s locked to like AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile, and get an instant quote. Then ship it for free to get paid fast.
Yes! We buy all kinds of Android cell phones, including locked Samsung Galaxy phones. If your phone is carrier locked or still being paid off, you can still get an instant offer using our website.
Yes, it’s perfectly legal to sell a locked phone. Our team will help you through the process. As long as it hasn’t been reported lost, stolen, or blacklisted, or account locked we’ll pay you cash for your phone.