These Offers Will Help You Get a Samsung Galaxy S26 for Free

Amazon has the Galaxy S26 FE for $100 off right now. Plus, you can get up to $595 in trade-in credits, depending on the device you’re trading in.  

Best Buy is matching Amazon’s $100 direct discount, dropping the  Galaxy S26 FE to $599. The tech retailer has its own trade-in program where you can score some savings if you’ve got an old phone to exchange. You’ll also get one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as a freebie. 

Adding a new line on just about any plan at T-Mobile can put Samsung’s new budget-friendly Galaxy S26 FE in your pocket for free. You can also pick it up for free with an eligible trade-in, but only if you’re on an Experience More or Beyond plan. Those on most other plans will save up to $500. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 24 months.

When you buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE at Verizon and add a new line to the Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan, you’ll save $700 and get the phone for free. 

Customers on Boost Mobile’s $50-per-month Unlimited Plus plan can snag the Galaxy S26 FE for $100 off, bringing the price down to just $600. Plus, you can save even more if you also have an eligible trade-in. 

Prices for the Galaxy S26 Ultra still start at $1,300, but you can score some serious savings when you order yours from Samsung directly. It’s offering $200 off all configurations in Samsung Instant Savings credit right now, which brings the basic 256GB model down to $1,200. 

Or, you could save up to $720 if you have an older device to trade in. Devices from Apple, Google and other brands are accepted, but Samsung devices will earn you the most. Just note that these two offers can’t be combined.

Plus, you can save on other Samsung devices and accessories when bundled with the purchase. 

If you opt for the 256GB in the cobalt violet color, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for $1,154, a $246 discount. Other configurations are on sale as well; however, be mindful of 3rd party sellers or refurbished models, which are often listed alongside new items sold by Amazon.

Amazon has its own trade-in program that can save you up to $815 on your new phone when you trade in your old one. And unlike Samsung’s deals, these two offers can be combined for maximum savings.

Best Buy is offering all configurations of the Samsung Galaxy S26 for $200 off. Even better, the tech retailer has its own trade-in program, which can garner you additional savings if you have a device to trade in. This deal comes with a free one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate if you’re a new or returning subscriber.

Customers on Boost Mobile’s $60-per-month Unlimited Premium plan will get $500 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra, bringing the starting price down to just $800. It also has a trade-in program that can knock a few dollars off your monthly bill.

T-Mobile customers on an Experience More or Beyond plan can save up to $1,100 when either trading in an old phone or activating a new line of service. Those on most other plans will get $900 off with a new line or up to $500 off with a trade-in. You can also save $900 by switching from Metro or US Cellular to T-Mobile.

New customers who open a new Unlimited Ultimate plan can save $1,200, which means you can get the 256GB model for free.

AT&T is offering some massive trade-in savings on the Galaxy S26 Ultra right now. Devices valued at $95 or more will save you up to $1,200, bringing the cost down to just $6 per month. Plus, even old and damaged devices valued at just $35 or more can still save you up to $900.

AT&T also offers an online-only deal of $200 off when you also add a new line on an eligible plan. And you can get up to $800 (as a Visa rewards card) to break your current contract at another carrier, if you’re looking to switch.

Samsung is currently offering $100 off the S26 Plus, bringing the starting price for the basic 256GB model down to $800. Or you can trade in an old phone for up to $340 off, with the latest Samsung devices netting you the biggest discount. Just note that these two offers can’t be combined. Plus, you can save on other Samsung devices and accessories when bundled with the purchase.

As far as the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus goes, Best Buy is offering a very modest discount of $31 on an unlocked model. You can also use Best Buy’s trade-in program to save hundreds on the Galaxy S26 Plus by trading in your old phone. Devices from Samsung, Google, Apple and plenty of smaller brands are all accepted. Plus, you’ll get a free one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with the purchase if you’re a new or returning subscriber.

T-Mobile customers on an Experience More or Beyond plan can get the Galaxy S26 Plus for free with either an eligible trade-in or the activation of a new line. Those on most other plans can still save up to $500 with a trade-in or $900 with a new line.

You’ll also save $900 when switching from Metro or US Cellular to T-Mobile. T-Mobile is also offering up to $800 per line (via a virtual prepaid Mastercard) to break your current contract. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 24 months.

Signing up for Boost Mobile’s $ 60-per-month Unlimited Premium Plan will knock $400 off the Galaxy S26 Plus, bringing the starting price down to $700. Plus, you can save even more if you have an old phone to trade in.

Open a new Unlimited Ultimate plan, and you’ll get $1,200 off the Galaxy S26 Plus, which gets you the phone for free. 

Trading in any device valued at $95 or more will save you up to $1,200, which puts the 256GB Galaxy S26 Plus in your pocket for free. Plus, old devices valued at just $35 or more can still save you up to $900.

AT&T also offers an online-only deal of $200 off when you also add a line on an eligible plan. And you can get up to $800 to break your current contract at another carrier if you’re looking to switch.

Both the 256GB and 512GB Galaxy S26 models are $100 off right now at Samsung, bringing the starting price down to $800. You can also save up to $340 with an eligible trade-in, but these two offers can’t be combined. Plus, Samsung is offering discounts on other devices and accessories when bundled with the purchase. 

Amazon is currently offering up to $100 off the Samsung Galaxy S26 in both 256GB and 512GB configurations, as long as you don’t mind opting for white, as that is the only color currently in stock at this price. If you have an older device to trade in, you can get up to $815 off.

You can save $100 on the base Samsung Galaxy S26 at Best Buy right now. The retailer’s generous trade-in program can save you hundreds if you have an eligible device. Plus, this deal comes with a free one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate if you’re a new or returning subscriber.

Signing up for Boost Mobile’s $60-per-month Unlimited Premium plan will knock $400 off the Galaxy S26, bringing the starting price down to $500. Plus, you can save even more by trading in an old phone. 

Trading in an old phone at T-Mobile will get you the Galaxy S26 for free if you’re on an Experience More or Beyond plan, or save you up to $500 for most other plans. You can also get this phone for free with the activation of a new line on most plans, or when switching to T-Mobile from Metro or US Cellular. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 24 months.

Opening a new line at Verizon on the Unlimited Ultimate plan will save you $1,000, which gets you the basic S26 for free. 

Purchasing the Galaxy S26 on an installment plan will automatically save you up to $720, bringing the starting price down to just $5 per month. Plus, you’ll save an extra $200 if you activate a new line online, which puts this phone in your pocket for free. AT&T is also offering up to $800 to break your current contract and switch carriers.