Question about Apple Renew/Upgrade/Apple Gift Cards

[Cricketman]

Hey all,

I am interested in upgrading from my (paid off) iPhone 6+ to the 7+. Apple is offering 250$ for the 6+ through the renew program. However, my iPhone may not be eligible for the trade in (cracked camera lens - damn you lens bump)

A family member is willing to trade 6+'s with me and I would be able to use that one to get $250 off. However, this might be only after I purchase the new iPhone tonight

Would it be possible to apply the apple card I get to pay off the balance remaining on my phone after I purchase it? or would it only work if I did it at the time of purchase?

thanks,

 

[Tsuchiya]

In the UK it's only at the time of purchase, and you're right- a cracked camera lens would make it ineligible for Renew.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can do a trade in through the online store and simply receive a gift card to be used at your leisure online/in-store. The process would be longer though given you need to send it in, they need to assess it etc.