Can I sell my contract phone (o2, iPhone XR)

[NTaylor]

Hi, I just got my upgrade on my o2 contract, I got a big discount on the handset (the reason why I took it), but I am currently using my o2 sim in my work phone (iPhone XS), so I don’t really need a second device. Can I sell this on, on eBay or to CEX?)

I’ve never sold a contract handset before.

If the buyer gets the phone unblocked will o2 be notified? The phone is still in box unused/sealed

Thanks

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@NTaylor 

If it is a refresh contract, you must pay off the device plan before you can sell it.

O2 will know if a new owner unlocks it as it will have to be O2 that does the unlocking, if indeed it is locked at all, which in all likelihood, it won't be.

[NTaylor]

I did take out the refresh plan when I got this phone.

My last o2 phone iPhone 6S, that wasn't locked to the network as I used a 3 Mobile sim for a short time. 

Is there any way to tell if the phone is locked without opening the box?

[MI5]

99.9% unlocked as O2 haven't locked their phones for over 12 months now.

[jonsie]

No not really. We have been told that O2 no longer sell locked phones and haven't locked them for months now.

[NTaylor]

I did have a feeling that it would be unlocked, as my last o2 phone wasn't locked.

[Oxygen87]

I've sold contract phones before. I once took out an iPhone on a contract (not with O2) and realised it was the worst decision I'd probably ever made and sold it on eBay so that I could buy the latest Samsung device at that time. As long as you carry on paying the money every month, I don't see what the problem is?

[MI5]

There isn't a huge problem other than the fact that you agree not to in the T&C's.

[jonsie]

We can't advise that it's ok as it is against the T&Cs and you sell it at your own risk.

[NTaylor]

Thanks, that's how I see it, if i carry on the monthly payments I should be all ok?