Apple Wallet Could Soon Save Trade-In Quotes for 90 Days

Apple is reportedly developing a retail trade-in system that would allow customers to save a trade-in offer within the Wallet app for up to 90 days, according to code discovered by MacRumors. This system was identified in an update to Apple's Guide app, which is utilized by Apple employees, Apple Authorized Resellers, and other sales organizations during customer interactions and product demonstrations.

The Guide app features a string stating, "You can add this trade-in offer to your Apple Wallet. It will be valid for 90 days," suggesting this functionality is under development.

To save the offer, users could scan a QR code displayed by an employee using their iPhone camera. Additionally, localized "Add to Apple Wallet" buttons exist in dozens of regions and languages. The app also includes steps such as checking device eligibility, scanning or entering serial numbers or IMEI, assessing physical condition, and running Apple Diagnostics to retrieve quotes from trade-in vendors and create a Wallet pass for the chosen offer.

The Wallet pass generation feature, along with the broader trade-in workflow, appears controlled by server-side switches, indicating these functionalities may not be live yet. While the 90-day validity period for the trade-in offer would extend beyond Apple's current 14-day window for receiving devices, the specific guarantee of the offer's value for the entire period is unclear. Apple's existing trade-in terms allow for revisions based on condition changes, uncaptured activation locks, or late returns.

Apple has not officially announced these Wallet-based trade-in offers or the 90-day pricing window, so the feature could remain an internal test. Its ultimate rollout and terms are uncertain at this stage.