OREANDA-NEWS. Trading up to the newest smartphone just got easier and less expensive for the millions of smartphone users in the U.S.  Starting Sept. 21, consumers will be able to receive immediate credit towards the purchase of a new smartphone when they trade in their current smartphone at more than 3,600 participating Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations nationwide.

Walmart’s trade-in program offers an immediate credit from USD 50 to USD 300 for more than 100 smartphones. Examples of trade-in values for working, non-damaged smartphones include: USD 300 for an Apple iPhone 5, USD 175 for a Samsung Galaxy SIII and USD 52 for a Samsung Galaxy S2.

"Smartphones have become a part of our customers' everyday lives and as new devices launch more frequently, trade-in programs are becoming more popular,” said Steve Bratspies, executive vice president of general merchandise for Walmart U.S. "More and more, customers are choosing where they purchase new smartphones based on where they'll get the best value for their trade-ins. Our goal is to give them more value for their old devices and the lowest price for their new one – all part of our promise to be the best destination for wireless.”