Samsung has an upgrade programme for itsflagship Galaxy phonescalled Samsung Access, which is essentially a monthly subscription plan that enables you to switch to a new Galaxy device whenever you like.
Samsung Access is different from Samsung’s trade-in scheme, mostly because it provides additional benefits. It’s actually similar toApple’s iPhone Upgrade Programme, which lets you get the latest iPhone with other benefits for a monthly fee.
Here’s everything you need to know about Samsung Access, which curiously doesn’t seem to have been launched for the Galaxy S22 range of phones.
How does Samsung Access work?
Samsung Access is an upgrade programme. It’s for people buying a newGalaxy S21, Galaxy S21+,Galaxy S21 Ultra,Note 20 5GorNote 20 Ultra 5G. Whereas Samsung’s legacy upgrade scheme allows you to trade in an existing device and put the remaining balance towards another phone, Samsung Access lets you upgrade to the next Galaxy phone in nine months.
Finally, you can manage your Samsung Access subscription (i.e., upgrade, return, cancel, etc.,) at any time from Samsung’s website.
What’s included with Samsung Access?
How to subscribe to Samsung Access
How much does Samsung Access cost?
A three-month subscription to Samsung Access costs from $29.97/month for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G and from $37.97/month for the Note 20 Ultra 5G. The Samsung Galaxy S21 costs from $50.50/month, the S21+ from $194.50/month and the S21 Ultra from $374.50/month.
If you do not have an approved Samsung Financing Account, you will have to complete a Samsung Financing application when you checkout. Samsung Access can be combined with every day trade-in so you can trade in an eligible device and get an instant trade-in credit towards your purchase.
You can cancel your Samsung Access subscription after three months (or earlier for a $100 fee), but you’ll have to return your Galaxy phone.
