Best Buy is STILL selling the Galaxy S26 Ultra for just $399 with trade-in — plus get a $100 gift card, just for kicks

March 11, 2026
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Best Buy is STILL selling the Galaxy S26 Ultra for just $399 with trade-in — plus get a $100 gift card, just for kicks

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra black and white
(Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)

The preorder period has come and gone, but if you missed the best early Galaxy S26 Ultra deals, I have good news for you. Best Buy, which was running one of the most popular offers on the super-powered flagship, has decided to extend its deal a little bit longer. 

This means that you can still score up to $900 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you trade in an old or broken device, plus you'll get a free $100 gift card to buy whatever you want on the site. One of the best Android phones ever built for $399.99? Count me in.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB: $1,299.99 From $399.99 with trade-in, plus $100 gift card at Best Buy
Up to $900 off

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB: $1,299.99 From $399.99 with trade-in, plus $100 gift card at Best Buy

Head to Best Buy and grab the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with an eligible trade-in and you'll score up to $900 off your purchase. The retailer is being fairly generous with the old devices it accepts, so use the trade-in tool to see how much you can save. Even if you can't get the discount you want, Best Buy is also throwing in a free $100 gift card!

Of course, this Best Buy deal only really matters if you have an eligible device to trade in. Those of you looking for a simpler no-strings deal may want to check out Amazon's promotion. That retailer will also give you a free gift card with your purchase of the unlocked Galaxy S26 Ultra, but the balance will be bumped up to 200 bucks.

Display of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra showing the One UI home screen

(Image credit: Sanuj Bhatia / Android Central)

No matter which deal you choose, you'll be enjoying one of the most powerful Android phones ever built. Driven by the outrageously capable Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts upgraded camera tech with super-quick 60W charging, a seven-year software promise, and all of the latest AI-boosted features. The premium flagship also comes with a lighter and more ergonomic build than its predecessor, plus you get that slick Privacy Display feature that automatically conceals your screen from prying eyes in public.

This is usually the part when I'd explain everything that's wrong with the device to make sure you get the full picture, but there's really only one major problem with the Galaxy S26 Ultra: its price.

At $1,299.99 for the 256GB configuration, the phone is simply out of reach for many folks without a good deal attached, and that's why I'm so adamant about finding the best offers for you. Indeed, this trade-in deal from Best Buy is certainly not for everyone, but if you have an old phone lying around, it's one of the best ways to get the top-rated flagship for as little cash down as possible.

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Patrick Farmer
eCommerce Editor

After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child. 

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