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You can stack standard Best Buy gift cards with trade-in credits.

Some carrier systems (especially AT&T/Verizon) are picky. You can usually use a gift card to lower the total price of the phone, but not always the monthly tax or specific activation fees.

If the specific color or storage size isn't in the store, you may have to order it online, which can complicate the "instant" use of a physical trade-in card.

If the system won't let you apply the card to your monthly bill, use it for a high-quality case, screen protector, or MagSafe charger.

Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile customers looking for immediate trade-in value.

Use the Best Buy website to see what your current phone is worth before going in.

You can often combine a Best Buy sale price, a carrier rebate, and your gift card balance.