Trading up to the newest smartphone just got easier and less expensive for the millions of smartphone users in the U.S, according to Walmart. Consumers will be able to receive immediate credit towards the purchase of a new smartphone when they trade in their current smartphone at more than 3,600 participating Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations nationwide. Walmart says its trade-in program offers an immediate credit for more than 100 smartphones with trade-in values for working, non-damaged smartphones. In partnership with CExchange, the value of the smartphone is assessed by answering simple, unbiased questions on the device’s condition and specifications. Once accepted, the trade-in value will be applied to a new smartphone. Walmart says the smartphone trade-in program is consistent with the retailer’s sustainability goals and will help customers and members recycle smartphones responsibly. According to CExchange’s green policy, smartphones traded-in at Walmart and Sam’s Club will be never be sent to landfills, domestically or internationally, according to the partners.
