iPhone Upgrade Programme

The best way to own iPhone. From £33.45/month.¹

Get a new iPhone every year

Unlocked — choose your carrier

Low monthly payments

iPhone protection with AppleCare+

Exclusively available at UK Apple Stores.

Programme available for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.¹ Requires a 20-month instalment agreement.¹

Representative example:
£718 purchase over 20 monthly payments at 0% p.a. (fixed) would cost £33.45 per month. £49 upfront payment required.
Total cost of credit £0. Total amount of credit £669.

You can also choose to make low monthly payments without AppleCare+.

Learn more about iPhone Payments

Now available with the iPhone Upgrade Programme.

Choose iPhone 7 (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition and we’ll contribute directly to the Global Fund to support HIV/AIDS programmes and help deliver an AIDS-free generation.²

Getting the latest iPhone has never been easier.

With the iPhone Upgrade Programme, you no longer need to wait for your carrier contract to end to change your phone. After 11 payments, you can get a new iPhone and simply start the programme again with your new choice of model, colour or storage capacity.

Works with any carrier. And any tariff.

When you buy iPhone with the iPhone Upgrade Programme, you aren’t tied to a single carrier and a multi-year service contract. And you don’t have to pay any carrier early upgrade fees. So you can choose the carrier that’s right for you. Once your new iPhone is activated, it remains unlocked, which means you can use it with any carrier that provides service for iPhone.

Low monthly payments.

With the iPhone Upgrade Programme, you can spread the cost of your new iPhone 7 and AppleCare+ over 20 months, with the option to get a new iPhone after 11 payments. ¹

iPhone Monthly Payments
Capacity	iPhone 7	iPhone 7 Plus
32 GB	£33.45 /mo.	£39.45 /mo.
128 GB	£38.45 /mo.	£44.45 /mo.
256 GB	£43.45 /mo.	£49.45 /mo.

Representative example:
£718 purchase over 20 monthly payments at 0% p.a. (fixed) would cost £33.45 per month. £49 upfront payment required. Total cost of credit £0. Total amount of credit £669.

The iPhone Upgrade Programme is financed through:

Subject to eligibility

You can also choose to make low monthly payments without AppleCare+.
Learn more about iPhone Payments

AppleCare+ means you’re covered.

With AppleCare+ included, you get up to two years of hardware repairs, software support, and coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage, each subject to an excess fee (£25 for screen replacement, £79 for any other damage). AppleCare+ for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is £119 when sold separately.³ If you have questions about using your iPhone, we’re here to help.

Learn more about AppleCare+

The iPhone Upgrade Programme is available only in an Apple Store. Here’s what you’ll need to bring.

Your personal information and bank details.

You will be asked to provide your date of birth, employment details, and UK home address/es from the last three years for a credit check. You will also need your bank account number and sort code to set up a direct debit.

A valid photo ID.

Make sure you bring along your UK driving licence, or passport.

Your current mobile phone.

If you’re upgrading from another iPhone, remember to back up your data to your computer or iCloud. You’ll also want to take note of your Apple ID. If you’re upgrading to your first iPhone, one of our Specialists can help you transfer all your data with the Move to iOS app.

More ways to buy iPhone 7.

You can pay in full, trade up your current smartphone for credit, or spread the cost with iPhone Payments.

Still have questions? or call 0800 048 0408.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the iPhone Upgrade Programme differ from other financing plans available on apple.com?

The iPhone Upgrade Programme gives you the option to get a new iPhone every year and includes AppleCare+.

Can I trade up my current smartphone and buy my new iPhone with the iPhone Upgrade Programme?

Yes. If you sign up for the iPhone Upgrade Programme in an Apple Store, the trade-in credit will be applied to your debit or credit card. You can estimate the value of your smartphone here .

What do my monthly payments cover?

Your monthly payments cover the full cost of iPhone and AppleCare+. You will also be required to pay £49 upfront on the day of purchase.

When I buy with the iPhone Upgrade Programme, is my iPhone “unlocked”?

Yes. The iPhone Upgrade Programme does not include a carrier plan. One of our Specialists can help you choose the right carrier and tariff for you, and help you activate your iPhone. However, your phone remains unlocked, so you can use it with other carriers in the future.

I have an existing carrier contract. Can I purchase iPhone with the iPhone Upgrade Programme?

Yes. You can purchase your iPhone with the iPhone Upgrade Programme even if you have an existing contract with a carrier. However, you are still responsible for honouring any existing commitments with your carrier. One of our Specialists can check your eligibility to leave your current tariff, help you choose a SIM-only tariff that works for you, and activate your iPhone at an Apple Store.

I’m buying an iPhone as a gift. Can I activate the phone at a later date?

Yes. When you buy iPhone using the iPhone Upgrade Programme, you can activate it later on.

Can I choose a different model, colour or storage capacity when I upgrade?

Yes, you can. When you upgrade, your existing programme ends and you simply begin a new one.

Can I pay off my loan early?

Yes, you can pay off the balance of your loan at any time by contacting Barclays.

What happens if I don’t want to upgrade my iPhone after 11 monthly payments?

You’re under no obligation to upgrade, and after 20 payments, the phone is yours.

See full terms and conditions for the iPhone Upgrade Programme

Prices are inclusive of VAT (20%) and Insurance Premium Tax (where applicable) but exclusive of delivery charges unless otherwise indicated. The VAT rate for products classified as services under EU VAT law will be 23% as VAT is charged at the rate payable in the country where Apple Distribution International supplies such products, which is the Republic of Ireland. The order form shows you the VAT payable on the products you select.
Apple Distribution International is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and has permission to offer its services in certain EEA countries.
For further information, please see registers.centralbank.ie

Available in Apple Retail Stores to eligible customers with a credit check and a UK bank account. Requires a 20-month instalment loan with a 0% APR from Barclays Partner Finance (a trading name of Clydesdale Financial Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank PLC) and purchase of AppleCare+. Full terms apply, see www.apple.com/uk/legal/sales-support.
A portion of the proceeds from every (PRODUCT)RED purchase will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
For details regarding AppleCare+, click here. AppleCare+ benefits are separate from rights provided by consumer law. For details, click here. AppleCare+ is offered by Apple Distribution International, whose registered office is at Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Republic of Ireland. Apple Distribution International is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. For further information, please see http://registers.centralbank.ie. The insurance is underwritten by AIG Europe Limited, which has its registered office at the AIG Building, 58 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4AB, United Kingdom. AIG Europe Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority (FRN: 202628). This information can be checked by visiting the FCA Register at https://register.fca.org.uk.