Trade in Apple devices for a Costco Shop Card
Verified on the store's site · Checked Nov 2, 2026
Costco's trade-in program, powered by Phobio, quotes old Apple devices, ships them in with prepaid supplies, and pays the trade value as a digital Costco Shop Card you can use in warehouse or online.
How to use it
- Start a trade-in from Costco's Phobio page and select your device model
- Answer a few questions on its condition to get a quote
- Print the shipping label or get a box with prepaid shipping supplies
- Erase the device, pack it and drop it off with the courier
- After inspection, receive a digital Costco Shop Card loaded with the trade-in value
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Who qualifies
- Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePod
- Trade value depends on the model and its condition
What's left out
- Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash, except as required by law
Source
From costco.com (opens in a new tab)Trade In Your Apple devices and receive a Costco Shop Card* You will receive a Digital Costco Shop Card loaded with the trade-in value, which can be used in-warehouse or online.* *Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash, except as required by law.