T-Mobile will give you $200 for switching to them - seriously

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Written by Taylor Clemons, Staff WriterStaff Writer April 27, 2026 at 12:12 p.m. PT

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$200 Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile ZD recommends 4/5 Editor's deal rating $50 at T-Mobile

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T-Mobile offers nationwide mobile coverage for talk, text, and data, without a monthly contract, with plans starting at $50 per month. And right now, when you bring your device and old number to T-Mobile, you'll get a $200 prepaid Mastercard on them for making the switch.

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ZD recommends $200 Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile $50 at T-Mobile

This deal applies to all T-Mobile plans, including Essentials, which means you don't have to spring for the most expensive Experience Beyond plan to get your $200 gift card. All T-Mobile phone plans include unlimited talk and text, but only the Experience More and Beyond plans offer unlimited data. The higher-tier plans also include a 5-year price guarantee, so you can lock in your current plan fee for long-term savings.

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To get your prepaid Mastercard, new T-Mobile customers must pick a plan and then download the T-Life app for a guided walkthrough on how to switch networks. Once you're all set up, you'll get a link to claim your $200 gift card. You'll have 30 days to claim, and you'll have to wait up to 8 weeks for delivery.

How I rated this deal

Getting free money just for switching mobile carriers sounds like a deal that's too good to be true. But T-Mobile has made it a reality for anyone looking to move from Verizon or AT&T. With a simple 15-minute onboarding process, you can quickly and easily bring your old device and number to a new network. And get paid in the process. That's why I gave this deal a 4/5 Editor's rating.

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