In Cell Phone Verizon — Best Buy Trade

: After picking up and activating the new phone, you must go to the Verizon Trade-In portal to submit your old device.

This path often offers much higher value (e.g., up to $830 or $1,000 ) but is fulfilled by Verizon as monthly credits over 36 months.

: The value is deducted immediately from the final price of the new phone or given as a gift card. 2. Verizon Promotional Trade-In (Bill Credits)

: Best Buy provides a prepaid shipping label for you to mail the device within a specified timeframe.

: You buy the new phone at Best Buy on a Verizon installment plan without selecting a Best Buy trade-in during checkout.

: You provide your phone's details (model, storage, condition) during the Best Buy checkout process .

This path is best if you want to use the value of your old phone as an immediate down payment or receive a Best Buy Gift Card .

: Verizon ships you a box and prepaid label. Once they inspect the device, promotional credits begin appearing on your Verizon bill within 1–2 cycles. Essential Prep Before Trading In Regardless of which path you choose, you must: