To sell an iPhone or any other phone in Belgium, you have four realistic options: 2dehands (called 2ememain in French) for the best price, Vinted for easy shipping with buyer protection, Cash Converters for cash on the same day, and a trade in with Apple, Samsung or your operator for the least effort. The same platforms work the other way round when you want to buy a second hand iPhone. Your choice comes down to one trade off: the more money you want, the more work you do yourself.
Option | Best for | How you get paid | Your effort |
|---|---|---|---|
2dehands / 2ememain | The highest price | Cash at the handover or a Bancontact payment request in the chat | Photos, messages, meeting or shipping |
Vinted | Selling without meeting anyone | Through Vinted, once the buyer confirms the order | Pack the phone and drop it off |
Cash Converters | Cash today | Cash in the shop | One visit with your ID |
Trade in | No effort at all | Credit, a voucher or a refund, depending on the programme | Hand it in or send it |
How to sell an iPhone on 2dehands or 2ememain
Start here for the best price. 2dehands.be and 2ememain.be are the same marketplace in Dutch and French, and the largest place in Belgium to sell a phone to another person. A basic listing is free. Mention the model, storage, battery health and any damage, add your own photos and price it close to similar listings.
Getting paid safely
Accept cash at the handover or a Bancontact payment request, which only the seller can send from the 2dehands chat. The buyer pays a €0.40 service fee, and you receive the money by 18:00 on the next working day at the latest. For a payment request above €250, which is common for an iPhone, you may first need to verify your identity. Keep every message in the 2dehands chat, because moving to WhatsApp or clicking a payment link that a buyer sends you is how most phishing starts.
Meeting or shipping
Meet in a busy public place, let the buyer test the phone and hand it over only once you are paid. If the buyer lives far away, use shipping with bpost through 2dehands: the buyer pays the shipping in the same payment request, you receive the label by email and drop the package at a bpost point, and you both get the Track & Trace code in the chat.
Selling a phone on Vinted
Vinted is no longer only for clothes, because it also has an electronics section for phones, tablets and consoles. Selling on Vinted is free for private sellers. The buyer pays a service fee, usually 5% of the price plus €0.70, and you receive your money only after the buyer confirms that everything is in order. You print a prepaid label and drop the package at a Vinted Go locker or another pickup point.
For phones, buyers can add Vinted's electronics verification service for €5: specialists test the phone, check that it is authentic and reset it before forwarding it, and the buyer is refunded if it fails. It works within Belgium and to several neighbouring countries, but delivery can take up to ten working days.
Cash Converters: cash today, but a lower price
Choose Cash Converters when speed matters more than price. You walk into a shop without an appointment, show your identity card (you must be 18 or older), a buyer tests the phone and makes you an offer, and you are paid in cash on the spot if you accept. Expect less than in a private sale, as the shop takes the risk of reselling, and offers differ between shops.
Trade in instead of selling
A trade in is the easiest choice for older or damaged phones. Apple Trade In, Samsung's trade in programme, Orange and Proximus all take back phones in Belgium in exchange for credit, a voucher or a refund, depending on the programme. You get less, but skip the photos, messages and meetings.
Where to buy a second hand phone in Belgium
Buy on the same platforms, but know what protection you get. On 2dehands and 2ememain, a payment request is paid out to the seller by the next working day, so pick up the phone and test it before you pay. Vinted holds the money until you confirm the order, which suits a phone you cannot see first. A private seller does not have to give a legal guarantee, while a shop or professional seller must, although for second hand goods that guarantee can be shortened to one year. For a warranty, a shop or a refurbished seller is the safer choice.
Scams to recognise before they cost you
Warning sign | What is really happening |
|---|---|
A buyer sends a link so you can "receive your money" | A fake bank page that steals your card details |
A buyer offers more than your asking price or sends a courier | A classic fraud pattern, so stop the conversation |
A seller asks for a deposit or a transfer outside the platform | Money that is often impossible to get back |
The phone still asks for someone else's Apple or Google account | The phone is locked and may be stolen, so do not buy it |
If you shared your card details, call Card Stop on 078 170 170, warn your bank, report it to the police and forward suspicious messages to verdacht@safeonweb.be.
Before you hand the phone over
Transfer your eSIM, sign out of your accounts and erase the phone before any sale. Our used phone eSIM checklist covers every step for iPhone and Android.
Your phone, your choice
Buying or selling a used phone is one of the smartest ways to save money, and your connection should never be the thing that holds you back. Firsty is building a telecom that works for you, not against you: your connection should move with you from one phone to the next, without a contract tying you to a device. Every connection Firsty sells also connects someone in Belgium who needs one, not as charity, but as how the business works. Things are moving, so keep an eye on what Firsty is building and discover more at Firsty.app.
FAQ
Where is the best place to sell an iPhone in Belgium?
For the highest price, sell your iPhone to a private buyer on 2dehands (2ememain in French). For a sale without meeting anyone, use Vinted, where selling is free and the buyer pays the service fee. For cash on the same day, go to Cash Converters, and for the least effort, use a trade in programme from Apple, Samsung, Orange or Proximus.
Is it safe to pay or get paid through 2dehands or 2ememain?
Yes, as long as you pay in cash at the handover or through a Bancontact payment request in the 2dehands or 2ememain chat. Only the seller can send a payment request, the buyer pays a €0.40 service fee, and the seller receives the money by 18:00 on the next working day. The most common scam is a fake payment link sent outside the chat, so never enter your card details to receive money.
Can you sell a phone on Vinted in Belgium?
Yes. Vinted has an electronics section for phones, tablets and consoles, and selling is free for private sellers. The buyer pays a service fee and can add a €5 electronics verification, where specialists test the phone before it is forwarded. The seller is paid once the buyer confirms the order.
How much does Cash Converters pay for a phone?
Cash Converters does not publish a price list. A buyer in the shop tests your phone and makes an offer based on its condition and current market prices, and you are paid in cash if you accept. Expect less than in a private sale, because the shop takes the risk of reselling the phone. Bring your identity card, as you must be 18 or older.
Is it better to trade in or sell a phone?
Selling usually brings in more money, while trading in saves time. A private sale on 2dehands, 2ememain or Vinted gets you closest to the market price, but it takes photos, messages and a handover. A trade in with Apple, Samsung, Orange or Proximus is quicker and works well for older or damaged phones.
How do I avoid scams when buying a second hand phone?
Pay in cash or with a payment request when you collect the phone, use Vinted when the phone has to be shipped, never pay a deposit, and walk away from any seller who wants to move the deal outside the platform. Test the phone before you pay and make sure it does not ask for the previous owner's Apple or Google account. Check the IMEI number with *#06# to confirm the phone has not been reported stolen.
