Back Market - United Kingdom Reviews 

40,610
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 12,226 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the ordered devices arrive remarkably fast, often by the very next day, and look completely brand new out of the box. People genuinely appreciate the straightforward online purchasing process, noting that the website makes selecting and buying refurbished technology simple while offering great value for money. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating delivery delays or communication gaps regarding their order tracking updates during the shipping process. A few other people also felt that the trade-in valuations were unexpectedly low or encountered minor problems with the accessories provided with their purchases.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Backmarket was great, no issues with the purchase and constant updates. The device however was disappointing that I received from the seller. It was “good” condition so was not expecting the best, how... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchase went fine, price ok, product was in perfect condition, was better than expected. Deli was fast, well packaged. Only problem was bombarded with too many emails but expected and tolerated. A... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BackMarket does what it advertises, and more. I've never been less than impressed with the quality and the aftercare from you. Excellent condition means excellent condition. I'll not be buying new aga... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Old phone very slow so decided to get a new one. Back Market was recommended by both friends and relatives. Website easy to use to select make and condition of a refurbished phone. Arrived next day wi... See more


Company details

  1. Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service
  2. Computer and Accessories Store
  3. Electronics Store
  4. Online Marketplace

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Back Market is the online refurbished marketplace that gives customers access to 1000's of the best, quality assured, smartphones, laptops, tablets, game consoles, gadgets, smart tech, appliances, and a whole lot more at massively reduced prices. All products are verified refurbished to our strictest quality standards, come with free delivery, 30-day returns, dedicated customer service and 12 months minimum warranty, ensuring you get a product that works like new but costs up to 70% less than buying new. More than this, buying refurbished creates significantly less carbon and e-waste, so it's not just money that you are saving by shopping at Back Market. We're dedicated to making shopping for the best in renewed tech, easier, cheaper, quicker, and more eco-friendly. http://backmarket.co.uk/ https://www.backmarket.co.uk/reviews


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Excellent condition iphone had screen damage

Purchased 'excellent' condition iphone 15pro with 'flawless screen' but received a device with clear point impact damage to screen in a really obvious position. Offered a rapid exchange which was done as fast as possible over the Bank Holiday. Replaced device met the criteria ordered but disappointed that the first device supplied had not been checked. Poor quality system but final device as expected.

August 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t bother with the trade in, they’ll tip you off

Purchase was fine, reasonable value, took a little longer because of Bank Holiday (not mentioned they don’t work public holidays). Trade in laughable, my iPhone SE 2022 was worth max £55. Declared small screen crack, about 2cn long which reduced the offer to £35.
Came back with an offer of £10 based on the SIM card holder being damaged and a sim would not work!!! Two options take it, or leave it and get your phone back!! No opportunity to ask for a revisit of the decision. Not sure how a quality product like apple would fit a sim drawer that has broken after 2 uses!!! Once to put in a sim when I bought it and once when I took it out to reuse in my new phone, where it works fine. But I cannot question our appeal, standard crap answers from “support”

September 2, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My phone stopped working after 2…

My phone stopped working after 2 months. I was disappointed with the lack of support in fixing it. The expectation that I needed to wipe the phone and send it to them and wait for them to decide to fix or refund left me in a very difficult situation just before a trip. I had to get a different phone. I am also still waiting for my trade in refund. Instead of putting the refund money on my credit card account they want my bank details. Not impressed with this company. Go to somewhere else for refurb

August 28, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They sell foreign devices you can't register in the UK

After purchasing an S25+ in dark blue in excellent condition, I received the device damaged quite badly around the screen/ button area, which they tried to disguise with a blue Sharpie pen that I noticed instantly as it was causing my fingers to stick slightly to the side of the phone. I took pictures for evidence of this as I cleaned off the ink with cotten ear buds. I sent the device back to only then receive another device in excellent condition which had scratches and chips in again but not only that, the device was from Dubai! So i couldn't register it in the UK Samsung themselves told me to send it back as they shouldn't of sold me a foreign device I couldn't register with Samsung in the UK. So off the device went again and I was told I would receive my replacement EU device as soon as they receive the foreign device back and instead of me getting the EU device I paid for... I was just refunded no effort to sort the issue out, because I called them out on selling foreign devices and damaged ones they claim are in excellent condition(they aren't) they spat their dummy out and refunded me because they couldn't do their actual job. Extremely disappointed with Backmarket!!!! and as for them offering me a 5% promo code off my next purchase well they must be on crack if they think I'll be wasting my time and money with them again just to be ripped off. As for your advert I'm a man of my word I should hope your the same, Valerie's life is now mine and everyone else you have ripped off.

August 17, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company is a scam

This company is a scam. I bought a Iphone 15 pro Premium which promised no faultys and a brand new battery. Later the phone switched off after it fell down a little over 6 inches I went to Apple in order to get it fixed as I was moving out of the country. Turned out all these premium promises were nothing but a con The screen wasnt Apple neither was the brand new battery that they promised In fact it had loads of problems. I paid a lot of my hard earned money for this that I spent a lot of time earning as a child. This is simply a scam and I advise others to simply not buy refurbished phones from backmarket. This company is pathetic I expected more of you all. To all people out here who look for a phone that doesnt cost a lot just dont buy from here as you will be scammed.

September 6, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sent the wrong charging cable

Sent the wrong charging cable (a Lightning cable instead of USB C).
Didn't have the selected colour in stock of the quality selected, but this was only a minor issue.
Phone had it's name written in Arabic, so wasn't factory reset (and had a lot of updates to perform).
Otherwise, great.

September 5, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The phone is fine

The phone is fine
I"m just disappointed at the length of time it is taking to receive my £37 trade-in

September 5, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The new phone i received was excellent…

The new phone i received was excellent but my trade in was so poor, I was informed that the trade in would be £151 then was told it would only be £29 . I understand that the tests they do but I didn't agree with the outcome because I never had an issues with my old phone.

August 29, 2026

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