musicMagpie vs ur.co.uk — who pays more in 2026?
musicMagpie and ur.co.uk are two of the UK's most established certified recyclers. Both offer free postage, fast payment and strong Trustpilot ratings — but the price for the same device can vary by £20-50. Here is the full comparison.
The quick answer
Neither consistently pays more across all devices. musicMagpie is often stronger on popular iPhone models they buy in enormous volume. ur.co.uk is frequently stronger on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel, where their specialist refurbishment pipeline makes those devices more profitable to acquire.
The only reliable way to know which pays more for your phone right now is to compare live prices — which GadgetRank does simultaneously across both.
musicMagpie — full profile
Founded: 2007 — one of the UK's longest-established recyclers
Volume: UK's highest-volume recycler — hundreds of thousands of devices per year
Trustpilot: 4.5 stars from 500,000+ reviews — one of the most reviewed businesses in the UK
Payment: Bank transfer or PayPal within 24 hours of inspection
Postage: Free Royal Mail tracked label
Accepts: Phones, tablets, laptops, games, CDs/DVDs, books — broadest range of any major UK recycler
Strengths: Enormous review base, fastest payment, competitive on popular iPhone models, reliable process.
Weaknesses: Not always market-leading on price. Broad product range means less specialist phone focus.
ur.co.uk (Sell ur) — full profile
Founded: 2016
Volume: Growing year-on-year
Trustpilot: 4.4 stars from 15,000+ reviews
Payment: Bank transfer or PayPal within 1-3 working days of inspection
Postage: Free Royal Mail tracked label
Accepts: Phones, tablets, smartwatches — specialist tech focus
Strengths: Often strongest on Samsung and Pixel, integrated buy-sell model supports aggressive pricing, specialist tech focus.
Weaknesses: Smaller review base, payment slightly slower than musicMagpie.
Head-to-head comparison
| Factor | musicMagpie | ur.co.uk |
|--------|-------------|----------|
| Trustpilot | 4.5 ⭐ (500k+) | 4.4 ⭐ (15k+) |
| Payment speed | 24 hours | 1-3 days |
| iPhone pricing | Often strong | Competitive |
| Samsung pricing | Competitive | Often stronger |
| Pixel pricing | Competitive | Often stronger |
| Product range | Very broad | Tech-focused |
Which should you use?
Use whichever pays more for your specific phone right now. GadgetRank compares both live simultaneously.
If prices are equal or very close, musicMagpie's faster payment and larger Trustpilot base give a slight edge for peace of mind.
According to Which?, comparing multiple recyclers before selling is the most impactful step you can take to maximise your return.
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When to use musicMagpie and when to use ur.co.uk
The simple rule: check both on GadgetRank before deciding. If musicMagpie is offering more for your specific phone, use musicMagpie. If ur.co.uk is offering more, use ur.co.uk. The prices change daily.
As a rough guide: for iPhone 11-13 in high volume, musicMagpie's bulk buying often puts them ahead. For Samsung Galaxy S21-S25 and Google Pixel 7-9, ur.co.uk's specialist focus often makes them stronger. For iPhone 14-17 and flagship Samsungs with premium storage configurations, compare carefully — neither consistently leads.
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Why compare on GadgetRank?
GadgetRank is an independent UK comparison site — not affiliated with any retailer, recycler or network. Every comparison is based on live price data. There are no paid placements or sponsored rankings. The best current offer appears at the top because it is the best current offer, not because of any commercial arrangement.
All retailers listed on GadgetRank meet minimum quality criteria: Trustpilot score of 4.0 or above, minimum 12-month warranty, battery health guarantee, and devices unlocked to all networks. This baseline means every option on GadgetRank is a trustworthy choice — the comparison is purely about price and any additional perks.
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