If you're thinking about buying a Samsung Galaxy S21 deal upfront, Best Buy currently has a small, but welcome activation rebate of up to $50 that can be redeemed separately or stacked on top of any number of trade-in options right now.
There are quite a few carriers and retailers offering excellent Samsung Galaxy S21 deals currently, including the official offerings from Samsung itself, but Best Buy is the only one offering a cheeky little bonus for activation.
If you're pre-ordering as part of the initial first wave, Best Buy will also throw in $200 of free Samsung store credit plus a free Galaxy SmartTag - a new little location tracker from Samsung that's the perfect addition to any set of keys. This in itself is not a Best Buy-exclusive Galaxy S21 deal, but it's a great freebie that's worth taking note of.
As with most new phone releases, the absolute cheapest way to get a new phone overall is with a trade-in, which is another good option at Best Buy. You'll currently get up to $750 for newer phones like the Note 20 or an iPhone 12, though you can still get quite a respectable $200 for older phones like the Galaxy S8. As far as we can see you can actually trade-in and get an activation rebate, although we expect specifics to differ depending on which network you're upgrading with, so definitely read the fine print before you commit with such a hefty purchase.
Outside the US? see the best Samsung Galaxy S21 deals near you just below.
Samsung Galaxy S21 deals at Best Buy
- Best Buy - save on activations for the entire Galaxy S21 range
- Samsung - trade-in offers for unlocked Galaxy S21 deals
- Verizon - save $750 with trade-in, plus $250 with a switch
- AT&T - save $800 on a Galaxy S21 deal with a trade-in
Aside from featuring Galaxy S21 deals, we've also got separate pages for this phone's bigger siblings. Check out the best Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus deals and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra deals for a detailed run-down for promotions on these devices specifically.
