How to order iPhone SE (2020) from Apple

Apple has announced the new iPhone SE (2020) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which causes all Apple stores in the US to be temporarily closed. So the only way to buy the iPhone SE (2020) from Apple is to order from Apple.com (Apple Online Store). Purchasing the iPhone SE (2020) from Apple directly comes with many benefits like you can get 3% cash back if you pay with Apple Card or get no interest financing. You can also trade-in your old iPhone to Apple and apply your trade-in value to lower your payment. In addition, you have 14 days to return the iPhone SE (2020) to Apple if you don’t like it and get a refund without any fee or penalty.

To Order iPhone SE (2020) from Apple, you can just follow these steps:

Step 1 - Apple.com: Go to www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-se

Step 2 - Trade In: Apple will ask you whether you will trade in your iPhone or not. If you want to trade-in, you have to select `Yes` and choose a model that you’ll trade-in. If you don’t want to trade-in, you have to select `No`.

Step 3 - Color: You have to choose the color of your iPhone SE, which has three colors available: white, black, and red. For the red color, Apple will contribute to the Global Fund to combat COVID-19.

Step 4 - Capacity: You have to choose your iPhone SE’s storage size, which the price is higher for bigger storage option. There are three storage sizes you can use: 64GB at $399, 128GB at $449, and 256GB at $549. (If you want to use this device more than a few years, the 128GB option and above is recommended.)

Step 5 - Carrier: You can choose the carrier for your device so your new iPhone SE will be activated with your current number and plan. There are four carriers available: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. The SIM-Free / Unlock model is also available, which you can use the unlock version with any carrier.

Step 6 - AppleCare+ Coverage: You can choose to extend your iPhone SE’s warranty and support for $3.99 per month or $79.00 per 24 months. If you want to cover theft and loss, you can pay for $7.99 per month or $149.00 per 24 months. (For regular users who usually take care their phone to be in a good condition, the extension of the AppleCare+ coverage isn’t recommended.)

Step 7 - Add to Bag: Once you select all the options, you have to click the `Add to Bag` button and the `Review Bag` button respectively to begin the checkout process.

Step 8 - Review Bag: On the bag screen, you have to review your order including the total price. If everything looks correct, you have to click the `Check Out` button.

Step 9 - Check Out: To begin checkout, you have to enter your Apple ID or you can proceed with the guest checkout option if you don’t have the Apple ID.

Step 10 - Delivery or Pick Up: As the time of writing this how to, Apple still closes all Apple Store locations in the US due to COVID-19 pandemic so delivery option is the only option you can get the iPhone SE. Thus, you have to select `I’d like it delivered` option. The delivery timeframe and price are also shown on the screen to review. If everything looks okay, you have to click the `Continue to Shipping Address` button.

Step 11 - Shipping Information: You need to enter your shipping address along with your contact information and then click the `Continue to Payment` button.

Step 12 - Payment Method: There are two main options to pay, which are pay in full or pay over time (pay in installments). If you select the pay in full option, you can choose to use your credit/debit card or PayPal. If you select the pay over time option, you have to use the Barclaycard Financing Visa. Also, you can use Apple Store Gift Card as part of your payment. Once you completely fill out the payment information, you have to click the `Review Your Order` button to go to the last step.

Step 13 - Place Your Order: This is the last step before your order is placed. You have a chance to review your selection of the iPhone SE, shipping and payment information, Apple ID, and the total price. If everything looks good, you have to click the `Place Your Order` button and then you successfully order the iPhone SE. Enjoy your new iPhone SE (2020)!