Fair Fees
Swappa splits the fee between buyers and sellers.
Buyer Fee
3%
- Our expert staff verifies listings
- Scams, broken phones, and blocklisted devices aren’t allowed
- 24/7/365 support
Seller Fee
3%
- Powerful AI fraud prevention
- Real people monitor transactions
- Extensive pricing data for every product
- 24/7/365 support
Swappa Fees Are Lower Than eBay Fees
Swappa’s lower fees save you money whether you’re buying or selling.
eBay fees are higher, and you don’t get much in return.
iPhone purchased for $515
Make more by selling your used iPhone on Swappa
| Service | Buyer Fee | Seller Fee | PayPal | Seller Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swappa | $15.00 | $15.00 | $18.46 | $466.54 |
| eBay | N/A | $63.05 | N/A | $451.95 ($14.59 less) |
Samsung Galaxy purchased for $309
Swappa is the #1 marketplace for Android devices
| Service | Buyer Fee | Seller Fee | PayPal | Seller Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swappa | $9.00 | $9.00 | $11.27 | $279.73 |
| eBay | N/A | $37.95 | N/A | $271.05 ($8.68 less) |
MacBook Pro purchased for $927
Get more cash for your gently used MacBook Pro on Swappa
| Service | Buyer Fee | Seller Fee | PayPal | Seller Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swappa | $27.00 | $27.00 | $32.84 | $840.16 |
| eBay | N/A | $113.25 | N/A | $813.75 ($26.41 less) |
PlayStation 5 purchased for $618
Sell your PlayStation 5 for more on Swappa
| Service | Buyer Fee | Seller Fee | PayPal | Seller Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swappa | $18.00 | $18.00 | $22.06 | $559.94 |
| eBay | N/A | $75.60 | N/A | $542.40 ($17.54 less) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Swappa is a US-based marketplace.
- Sellers located outside the United States cannot create listings on Swappa.
- International buyers can buy on Swappa if they provide a US shipping address and use a US-based payment source.
You can use a freight forwarding service as your US-based address if you are an international buyer, but you must get the seller’s permission before every purchase.
What if a buyer uses an international payment source?
- If an international payment source is used, the buyer is responsible for paying the international PayPal fee back to the seller before the device is shipped.
- Sellers are not …
Sellers should not publicly share IMEI, ESN, or serial numbers for devices. Your IMEI number is considered private information until your item is sold.
- Buyers can ask sellers to check the IMEI with a carrier they'd like to use by supplying a link to the carrier's BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) carrier compatibility page.
- Buyers shouldn’t post listing comments asking for the IMEI before purchase.
Sellers: If you are wondering whether it is safe to send the IMEI to a buyer -- it is safe to send the IMEI to a buyer provided it is being shared privately, and after …
Swappa does not advise local pickup arrangements as this can void the payment protections offered by PayPal. However, if both seller and buyer agree and understand the limited protections, local pickup can be arranged on the sale page.
Attempting to set up local meetup arrangements before purchasing and bypassing the proper checkout process is not permitted.
Swappa offers a free ESN/IMEI check service: Check your ESN / IMEI
Swappa’s free IMEI check service reports whether a device is allowed (clean and ready for activation according to the GSMA global registry) or blocked (reported as lost or stolen).
If you don’t know the history of a device or are unsure about its activation status or any outstanding financial obligations, please contact the original wireless carrier before creating a listing.
Read more: How to find your phone’s IMEI
Communication on Swappa takes place before (pre-sale) or after (post-sale) a purchase.
- Pre-sale communication: Buyers and sellers can communicate about a listing in the public comments on listing pages. All comments should directly pertain to buying and selling that particular listing.
- Post-sale communication: After a listing sells, buyers and sellers can communicate directly on their private sale page.
The exception to this rule is for Enterprise Sellers. The public comments for enterprise seller listings are disabled, and Enterprise Sellers can only be contacted post-sale.
Swappa verifies listings before they go live to prevent scams and keeps junk devices out. To do this, we need your IMEI if you’re selling a cellular device -- or your serial number if you’re selling a WiFi-only device.
Finding your IMEI is easy:
- iPhone and iPad IMEI numbers can be found by going to Settings > General > About
- MacBook serial numbers can be found by clicking About This Mac from the Apple Menu
- Android IMEI numbers can be found by going to Settings > About Phone > Status
How to find a phone ESN number:
Disclosure: This site contains affiliate links to other sites. We may receive commissions for purchases made through these links.
Search and Save
Get Help, Fast
Need help with a listing or a sale?
Submit Help RequestHelpful Links
Swappa's typical response time for help requests is around 20 minutes... That's really fast
Sell with Swappa
Cart, Full of Deals
Your cart is empty :(
