UK phone trade-in stores compared
The six UK stores we track, what each one pays, and how often it beats the others.
Argos
53 models · tops 4% of shared configurations
Assurant
80 models · tops 7% of shared configurations
Back Market
69 models · tops 55% of shared configurations
CeX
93 models · tops 46% of shared configurations
Currys
64 models · tops 12% of shared configurations
giffgaff
62 models · tops 1% of shared configurations
Which store pays the most?
Across 266 iPhone and iPad configurations that two or more stores price in good condition:
| Store | Paid the most | Configurations priced | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Market | 113 | 205 | 55% |
| CeX | 112 | 245 | 46% |
| Currys | 22 | 184 | 12% |
| Assurant | 17 | 241 | 7% |
| Argos | 7 | 168 | 4% |
| giffgaff | 1 | 176 | 1% |
For the same device, the lowest offer was a median 38% (£58) below the highest. Full analysis.