Flip Phone HQ
4th Floor
38 Hout Street
Cape Town
Sell Your Cellphone Instantly
Flip Phone collects your phone, then pays you out via Instant EFT.
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How Flip Phone Works
1 Fill In Your Details
Tell us about your phone and we'll give you an instant quote, backed by the Flip Phone Price Guarantee!
2 Collect & Check
Our courier will be at your door, and overnight your phone to our offices for our 70 point inspection.
3 You Get Paid
After your phone has been checked, you'll be paid out via Instant EFT into your bank account.
The Flip Phone Blog
Friday, October 30, 2020 9:52 AM | By Candice From Flip Phone
How to remove your iCloud account from your iPhone remotely.
<p>Whether you have lost your phone on a night out or sold your phone for some extra cash, trying to figure out how to remove your iCloud account from your iPhone can be a frustrating task. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to remove your iCloud account remotely: Step 1: Log into your iCloud … <a href="https://www.flipphone.co.za/blog/2020/10/30/how-to-remove-your-icloud-account-from-your-iphone-remotely/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> “How to remove your iCloud account from your iPhone remotely.”</span></a></p>
Sunday, September 6, 2020 9:21 PM | By Candice From Flip Phone
How To Sell Your Apple iPhone In South Africa
<p>With Apple launching their latest iPhone, the iPhone 12 in September 2020, you may be questioning if it’s time to cash in and add your name to the growing pre-order list or simple pick up a slightly older model like the X or the 11. Either way, your current iPhone is worth a few “Randelas” … <a href="https://www.flipphone.co.za/blog/2020/09/06/how-to-sell-your-apple-iphone-in-south-africa/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> “How To Sell Your Apple iPhone In South Africa”</span></a></p>
Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:02 PM | By Candice From Flip Phone
How To Backup & Reset Your iPhone Or Samsung Before Selling It On Flip Phone.
<p>So you’ve set your collection date for tomorrow, you now need to back up your data and factory reset your phone before our courier collects it in the morning. Here’s how to go about doing and the different steps involved. We are gathered here today to explore the best way to back up your iPhone … <a href="https://www.flipphone.co.za/blog/2020/07/16/how-to-backup-reset-your-iphone-or-samsung-before-selling-it-on-flip-phone/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> “How To Backup & Reset Your iPhone Or Samsung Before Selling It On Flip Phone.”</span></a></p>
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a phone I want to sell. What’s the process?
Simply click the 'Sell My Phone' button, and fill in your phone details. You'll receive an instant quote which will be emailed to you too. Enter your details and follow the prompts on screen to arrange a convenient collection date. On the day of collection, our courier will overnight the phone to our offices for inspection. You get paid instantly once we've inspected your phone, often within a single business day.
Is your site secure?
Yes, we use highly secure bank level encryption on all data in transit (HTTPS, TLS) and your credit card information is securely processed by our 3rd party, PCI compliant, credit card processor.
Flip Phone (Pty) Ltd is a registered South African company, with registration number 2018/461562/07 that operates out of 4th Floor, 38 Hout Street, Cape Town, South Africa.
What personal information do you require?
When selling your phone, we need your bank account details so that we can pay you out speedily, as well as a photo of either your drivers licence or ID and a signed declaration form for SARS purposes. Don't worry - there's no printing and scanning required, we use digital signing technology to make the process as simple as possible.
What are the benefits of using Flip Phone?
We offer you a completely secure, convenient and on demand way to sell your phone for the best possible price and get paid immediately. All that you need to do is to fill in the phone details and your details then we take care of the rest. After your device has been inspected at our offices, you get paid instantly. No delays.
If I accept the quote for my phone, how long will it take to get paid?
The ball's in your court here, you choose a date for collection. Once we've collected and inspected your device, you'll be paid via Instant EFT - often within 1 business day. Please note that due to COVID-19, our courier companies might experience some delays. We'll be sure to keep you informed every step of the process, and your phone is always paid out on the same day that it arrives.
Why use Flip Phone to sell my device?
Quite simple, we are the only service to buy your device and pay you out via instant EFT with a price promise! We collect it, check it against the details you entered on our site, and you get paid generally within one business day. Simple.
Why can’t I sell my Huawei / Sony / LG?
Currently we only offer selected Apple and Samsung phones, as each Phonesman is thoroughly trained in the details of checking each phone. As we grow, we'll soon be adding more manufacturers to this list.
What happens if my phone doesn't match the details I've entered?
We'll give you the option to accept an updated quote, or to have your phone couriered back at no charge.
Contact the Flip Phone team
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