The Korean company announced today that it will launch a new trade-in program that doesn’t require the purchase of a new handset. The “Galaxy Easy Compensation” scheme will pay Korean Galaxy phone owners money for their old device, with values fluctuating depending on the condition. Crucially, no purchase of a new phone is needed.

Samsung is updating its smartphone trade-in program ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2025. Whereas before you could only trade-in your smartphone when buying a new Galaxy phone, now you can trade-in your phone for cash. Additionally, trade-ins are accepted any time of the year, and not just when purchasing a new Samsung phone.

Samsung is launching a new trade-in program in Korea that lets users trade in their old Galaxy phone for cash.

Samsung has announced a new trade-in program for Galaxy devices that gives you access to trade in benefits without forcing you to buy a new phone.

Samsung announced a new Galaxy Trade-In Program a few days before the big Galaxy S25 launch event, which is great news for loyal customers.

Samsung has made major changes to its Galaxy Trade-In program, allowing consumers to trade in their eligible Galaxy smartphones anytime during the year. The revamped program, which is being launched today in South Korea and France, doesn't require customers to make a simultaneous new purchase anymore.

This way you can get value out of your old Galaxy phone without having to simultaneously buy a new one. Samsung has begun a trial run of a new

Samsung’s new programme, which has kicked off in Korea and France initially, will be operated by a third-party insurance and repair company.

The new Trade-In Program will pilot in Korea and France starting today and expand to more regions through 2025. Partnered with Samsung, the program will be managed and operated by Likewize.