If you have an old phone, tablet, games console, CD, DVD, book or other unwanted technology sitting at home, the Music Magpie referral offer gives you a practical way to turn it into money. New customers can use the Music Magpie referral code RAEES NISAR or the personalised link on this page and receive £5 free with their first qualifying trade-in, subject to the current referral terms.
This is a trade-in incentive, not a discount on a retail purchase. You need to complete a genuine first trade-in through Music Magpie. The safest route is to follow the referral link before registering, value an item you genuinely want to sell, describe its condition accurately and keep your postage and order records until the trade-in and reward are complete.
Music Magpie referral offer at a glance
| Offer detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Referral code | RAEES NISAR |
| Referral link | Open the Music Magpie referral link |
| Reward | £5 free |
| Qualifying action | Complete your first eligible Music Magpie trade-in |
| Possible trade-in categories | Phones, tablets, consoles, games, CDs, DVDs, books and other accepted items |
| Audience | New UK Music Magpie customers |
The supplied Mention Me landing page currently says that the £5 is available with a first trade-in. The live Mention Me and Music Magpie terms shown during registration take priority if the qualifying item, timing, reward delivery or eligibility changes.
How to claim the £5 Music Magpie reward
- Start with the referral link. Open the supplied referral page before creating an account. The page asks for your email address and identifies the referral programme as being managed by Mention Me.
- Keep the code available. The code for this listing is RAEES NISAR. The link is the primary tracking route, but use the code if the sign-up process asks for one.
- Choose a genuine item to sell. Search the live Music Magpie catalogue for your exact phone, tablet, console, game, disc, book or other item.
- Answer the condition questions honestly. Model, storage capacity, accessories, damage, locks and working condition can all affect the valuation.
- Accept the quote and send the item. Follow the packing and free-delivery instructions shown for your order. Music Magpie says phone sellers may also be able to use participating Timpson stores.
- Keep proof until completion. Retain your order number, dispatch receipt and tracking details until the item has been assessed, payment has arrived and the £5 reward is confirmed.
A valuation alone is not normally the qualifying action. The item must be sent and accepted under the live trade-in process. Do not create duplicate accounts or send an item with an inaccurate condition description simply to trigger a reward.
What is Music Magpie?
Music Magpie is a UK recommerce business. It buys selected used technology and media from consumers, sells refurbished products and offers ways to shop or rent certain devices. Its trade-in service allows customers to obtain an instant estimate before deciding whether to send an item.
The service is broader than its original association with music. Depending on the current catalogue, you may find valuations for mobile phones, tablets, MacBooks, games consoles, video games, wearables, cameras, CDs, DVDs and books. The available categories and prices change with demand, so search for the exact item rather than relying on an old online valuation.
The company also sells refurbished phones, tablets, consoles and related products. That retail activity is separate from this referral offer: the £5 reward is tied to a new customer’s first qualifying trade-in, not simply to visiting the site or buying refurbished technology.
How the trade-in process works
Find the exact product
Start by selecting the correct model. For a phone, check the manufacturer, model, storage capacity, network status and condition. For a console, check the generation, storage and whether the required controller and cables are included. For books and discs, a barcode, ISBN, edition and condition can affect the quote.
Small differences can materially change a valuation. An iPhone with 256GB is not the same product as the 64GB version, and a console missing its controller may not qualify for the same price as a complete set. Check the device settings, packaging or product label before accepting an estimate.
Describe the condition accurately
The instant valuation depends on your answers. Do not describe a cracked screen, major dent, water damage, faulty button or missing accessory as good condition. If the item does not match the description, Music Magpie may revise the offer after inspection or decide that it is not eligible.
Take photographs of valuable items before packing them and record a phone’s IMEI or a product’s serial number where appropriate. This is sensible evidence of the item’s condition and identity if there is a later question about what was sent.
Protect your personal data
Before sending a phone, tablet, laptop or console, back up your data, sign out of accounts, remove SIM and memory cards, disable activation locks and factory-reset the device. Check that services such as Find My iPhone or Google device protection are disabled. A phone that remains linked to your account may be impossible for Music Magpie to process.
Do not send a device containing photographs, messages, saved passwords or work documents. If a product will not power on and you cannot reset it, contact Music Magpie for current instructions before dispatch.
Send the item securely
Use the free sending method displayed for your order. Pack the item with suitable protection, photograph the sealed parcel and keep the receipt or tracking reference. For a high-value phone or laptop, noting the parcel weight is also useful record-keeping.
Music Magpie’s website says its team carries out a quality assessment after items arrive. Payment is made after the checks, with bank transfer among the advertised payment methods. Delivery time, processing and verification mean that payment is not necessarily immediate, so keep your evidence until the transaction is finished.
What can you trade in?
The live catalogue may include modern and older mobile phones, tablets, consoles, games, books, CDs and DVDs. The price depends on demand, condition, completeness and whether Music Magpie has a current market for the item. A product that has no current listing may not be accepted, even if it is technically usable.
For media, avoid sending water-damaged, heavily marked or incomplete items unless the relevant condition guidance permits it. For technology, remove account locks and disclose damage. The final inspection determines whether the instant valuation is upheld.
What does the £5 reward add?
The £5 referral reward is additional to the amount paid for the item if the first trade-in satisfies the promotion. For example, if a correctly described phone receives a final trade-in payment of £40 and the referral qualifies, the total value could be £45. That example is illustrative only: neither the item valuation nor reward timing is guaranteed.
The reward is most useful when you already have an item you want to sell. It is not sensible to buy something or send an unwanted item solely to obtain £5. A genuine trade-in can clear space, recover money and give an old product a chance of reuse, while the referral adds a modest extra benefit.
Music Magpie, reuse and data security
Music Magpie presents its service as a way to make money, save money and reduce electronic waste. Reuse or refurbishment can keep suitable devices in circulation rather than leaving them unused or sending them directly to waste. The environmental outcome depends on the individual item, but trading in unwanted technology is generally more constructive than storing it indefinitely.
Data protection is your responsibility before dispatch. A factory reset is important, but it should be accompanied by account sign-out and activation-lock removal. Keep a record of the reset until the trade-in has been processed. Treat any device barcode, gift, account or tracking information as private.
Common mistakes that can prevent the reward
- Registering before following the referral link, which can prevent Mention Me attribution.
- Assuming that obtaining a valuation completes the qualifying trade-in.
- Overstating condition or omitting damage and missing accessories.
- Sending an account-locked phone or device containing personal data.
- Discarding the dispatch receipt before assessment and payment.
- Creating duplicate accounts or attempting to submit the same trade-in through multiple referrals.
Music Magpie referral FAQs
What is the Music Magpie referral code?
The current code is RAEES NISAR. Follow the supplied referral link first, then enter the code if the sign-up journey asks for it.
How much is the current reward?
Eligible new customers can receive £5 free with their first qualifying trade-in. This is separate from the amount paid for the item.
What is the referral link?
Use https://music-magpie.mention-me.com/m/ol/kg3ekcci-raees-nisar before registering.
Do I need to buy something?
No. This is a trade-in offer. You need to send an eligible item and complete the assessment process.
Can I use both the code and link?
Use the link as the primary referral route and enter RAEES NISAR if prompted. Do not create a second account or submit duplicate transactions.
What counts as a first trade-in?
It normally means that a new customer completes an eligible Music Magpie trade-in and sends an accepted item for assessment. A quote alone may not qualify. Check the live Mention Me terms for exclusions and timing.
How quickly will I be paid?
Music Magpie says it pays after the item has been assessed. Delivery and processing times vary, so retain tracking evidence until payment is complete.
What if my item is worth less than the quote?
The offer can be revised if the item does not match the description. Review the revised amount and the current return or acceptance options before deciding.
What should I do before sending a phone?
Back up your data, sign out of accounts, disable activation locks, remove SIM and memory cards, and factory-reset the device.
What if the £5 does not arrive?
Keep the referral confirmation, code, order number, proof of postage and payment record. Check that you were a new customer and completed an eligible first trade-in, then contact Music Magpie or Mention Me through official support.
Verdict: a useful bonus for a genuine first trade-in
The Music Magpie offer is straightforward for a UK customer who already has unwanted technology or media to sell. Follow the referral link, use code RAEES NISAR if prompted, describe the item accurately, wipe personal data and complete the first trade-in. The current reward is £5 free when the referral conditions are met.
The main limitation is that the reward is not unconditional cash: an eligible item must be sent and accepted. For someone clearing out an old phone, console or media collection, that is a reasonable requirement. The trade-in provides the main value, while the referral adds £5 to a transaction you were already planning to make.
