Fonebank Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Chose to trade 2 tablets to Fonebank because they provided the best quote online. Within 11 days of putting them in the post, the full amount quoted was in my bank account without having to do anythi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fonebank is a great way to make some extra cash from the sale of old or redundant phones you have lying around. An easy to use online interface to register your phone combined with simple mailing inst... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was so sceptical sending my phone to Melbourne from Gold Coast without receiving any money beforehand. NO WORRIES, received an email 7 days later, and the $102 for my so broken screen, touch scre... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is very safe and secure site. And is friendly to use. It is very helpful and useful rather than selling on eBay because it provides better services better security than any where else. There isn't... See more

4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Have used this service in the past. Have been delighted with the prompt payment and tracking of the orders from the company's end too.

August 21, 2018
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Second time I have used Fonebank - disappointed

Second time I have used Fonebank. Delay in getting payment as told phone and tablet had not arrived but I had tracking on it so could trace it to being delivered to the local post office. No one from Fonebank had picked it up. Phoned and emailed lots to try and solve it. Had a call from Fonebank eventually to say had my phone been working when it was sent as it wasnt working. The ref they gave me did not relate to my brand or model nor did it inlcude the second item. Turns out they had the wrong phone. Had another message that all soreted and payment wouldbe made and it was. Great cause but poor execution.

August 21, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth transaction

Smooth transaction. Clear, easy to follow instructions. I will definitely use Fonebank again to trade in a phone.

July 16, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant company

Brilliant company, great prices for items and its a super easy and speedy transaction process. Have used them a few times now, and would definately use again and recommend them to anyone.

June 20, 2018
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall a good service and they offered…

Overall a good service and they offered the v st price for the phone I had to sell.
There was a small delay in processing, but once I contacted them it was followed up and resolved the sam day which one as a good outcome.
Payment was made via cheque which obviously slows down the clearance of funds... In this day and age an EFT transfer would obviously be preferable but overall it was a good experience I had with Fonebank.

June 6, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys are legit

These guys are legit. Got my check for the right amount in the timeframe given. Easy to use and track your order. Will definitely use again.

April 30, 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Didn’t recieve any money for the…

Didn’t recieve any money for the recycled iphone.
Sent an Email to inquire but never got a response.

March 30, 2018
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Reply from Fonebank

Hi Bo, In fact the processing of your phone was completed on 27 March and a cheque despatched the same day. The only thing we can think of that led to your expectations not being met is that you were expecting payment by bank transfer and that did not happen. We apologise if this was our error.

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