Can I still trade in books on Amazon UK?

Amazon.co.uk's Trade-In page lists Amazon devices and pays in Amazon.co.uk gift cards. We found no option there to trade in books.

Are Ziffit and World of Books the same service?

Yes. ziffit.com now redirects to World of Books' Sell Your Books site, which says the two are connected. Treat them as one buyer, not two separate quotes.

Which buyback service pays the most for textbooks?

It depends on the exact ISBN and changes often, so we don't publish their prices. Put the same ISBN into each service's own site, and into our valuation tool, then compare.

Can I sell a textbook with highlighting?

On the pages we checked, musicMagpie rejects books with highlighting or annotations, WeBuyBooks accepts some on fewer than 20% of pages, and World of Books asks for pages free from writing. Selling to another student, you describe the marks in your listing.

Where to sell textbooks for the most money

Buyback sites pay quickly. Another student will often pay more for the edition their module needs. Here's how the main UK options compare, from their own terms.

What would your copy sell for here?

See what copies of that exact edition sell and are listed for on our marketplace. Free, no account needed.

The 10 or 13-digit number printed by the barcode.

The honest trade-off

Speed against price: decide which matters more for each book.

Buyback is faster

You get an offer straight away and the money soon after your books pass their checks. Good for clearing a shelf in one go, or for books few students need.

A student usually pays more for a current edition

A buyback offer has to leave room for the service to resell. Selling direct, you set the price for an edition someone on the module needs now. You wait for that buyer, though.

Marked copies are where rules differ most

One service rejects any highlighting, one allows a little, one asks for clean pages. To another student, careful notes can be a plus if you describe them.

How the options compare

From each service's own help and terms pages, checked 17 October 2026. Terms change, so confirm on their site before you send anything.

UniBookTrade (selling to another student)

How it works: Scan or type the ISBN, set your own price and list free. You wait for a buyer, so it can take time and may not sell.
Getting paid: Your full asking price goes to your bank once the buyer's delivery is confirmed. No seller fees or commission.
Minimum: None. List one book or thirty.
Highlighting and notes: Allowed. Describe highlighting, notes or a used access code in the listing so the buyer knows what they're getting.
Postage: Free prepaid Evri label when it sells. Drop it off within 5 days.
Rejected books: Nothing to reject: you only post a book once someone has bought it.

World of Books Sell Your Books (formerly Ziffit)

How it works: Scan barcodes in the app or type ISBNs on the site for an instant offer, then send the books in. ziffit.com now redirects here.
Getting paid: PayPal 3 working days, bank transfer 5 working days, or cheque posted 1 day after your trade is processed.
Minimum: The FAQ says at least 10 items and £5 of value, at their discretion.
Highlighting and notes: The condition guidelines say pages must be free from writing, annotation or answers.
Postage: Free. InPost locker or shop drop-off, or a free DPD collection for heavier trades. Books must arrive within 28 days of completing the trade.
Rejected books: Not returned. The guidelines say rejected items aren't sent back.

WeBuyBooks

How it works: Enter ISBNs or scan in the app for an offer, then send the books with a prepaid label.
Getting paid: Their Next Day Payments page says you're paid the day after your items pass checks. The fetched pages didn't list payment methods.
Minimum: Your basket must be worth at least £7.50.
Highlighting and notes: Writing, underlining or highlighting is accepted on fewer than 20% of pages, covering no more than half of any page. Missing or used access codes and ex-rental copies are rejected.
Postage: Free prepaid label: drop off at a courier point or book a home collection.
Rejected books: Recycled, or returned at your cost if the original offer for that book was £3 or more. Rejections can't be challenged.

musicMagpie

How it works: Enter the barcode or scan it in the app for an instant price, pack any box and send it.
Getting paid: Paid the same day your items pass their checks, by the payment method you choose.
Minimum: At least £5 of items per order, up to 500 items.
Highlighting and notes: Books with defaced pages are rejected, including annotations, highlighting or drawings.
Postage: Free, using the send option you pick when you complete the order.
Rejected books: Returned free if that item was valued at £15 or more; recycled if under £15.

UK textbook selling options compared
Detail	UniBookTrade (selling to another student)	World of Books Sell Your Books (formerly Ziffit)	WeBuyBooks	musicMagpie
How it works	Scan or type the ISBN, set your own price and list free. You wait for a buyer, so it can take time and may not sell.	Scan barcodes in the app or type ISBNs on the site for an instant offer, then send the books in. ziffit.com now redirects here.	Enter ISBNs or scan in the app for an offer, then send the books with a prepaid label.	Enter the barcode or scan it in the app for an instant price, pack any box and send it.
Getting paid	Your full asking price goes to your bank once the buyer's delivery is confirmed. No seller fees or commission.	PayPal 3 working days, bank transfer 5 working days, or cheque posted 1 day after your trade is processed.	Their Next Day Payments page says you're paid the day after your items pass checks. The fetched pages didn't list payment methods.	Paid the same day your items pass their checks, by the payment method you choose.
Minimum	None. List one book or thirty.	The FAQ says at least 10 items and £5 of value, at their discretion.	Your basket must be worth at least £7.50.	At least £5 of items per order, up to 500 items.
Highlighting and notes	Allowed. Describe highlighting, notes or a used access code in the listing so the buyer knows what they're getting.	The condition guidelines say pages must be free from writing, annotation or answers.	Writing, underlining or highlighting is accepted on fewer than 20% of pages, covering no more than half of any page. Missing or used access codes and ex-rental copies are rejected.	Books with defaced pages are rejected, including annotations, highlighting or drawings.
Postage	Free prepaid Evri label when it sells. Drop it off within 5 days.	Free. InPost locker or shop drop-off, or a free DPD collection for heavier trades. Books must arrive within 28 days of completing the trade.	Free prepaid label: drop off at a courier point or book a home collection.	Free, using the send option you pick when you complete the order.
Rejected books	Nothing to reject: you only post a book once someone has bought it.	Not returned. The guidelines say rejected items aren't sent back.	Recycled, or returned at your cost if the original offer for that book was £3 or more. Rejections can't be challenged.	Returned free if that item was valued at £15 or more; recycled if under £15.

Amazon trade-in: Amazon.co.uk's Trade-In page lists Amazon devices, paid as an Amazon.co.uk gift card. We found no option to trade in books, so it isn't in the table.

Get every quote for the same ISBN

We don't show other services' prices. Their offers change daily and they're the only ones who can quote.

Find the ISBN by the barcode on the back cover.
Check what copies sell for here with the box below, or value a whole shelf at once.
Enter the same ISBN on each buyback site: World of Books, WeBuyBooks and musicMagpie.
Current edition someone needs this term? List it with us. Older edition, or a stack you want gone this week? Take the best buyback offer.

What would your copy sell for here?

See what copies of that exact edition sell and are listed for on our marketplace. Free, no account needed.

The 10 or 13-digit number printed by the barcode.

Questions

Can I still trade in books on Amazon UK?: Amazon.co.uk's Trade-In page lists Amazon devices and pays in Amazon.co.uk gift cards. We found no option there to trade in books.
Are Ziffit and World of Books the same service?: Yes. ziffit.com now redirects to World of Books' Sell Your Books site, which says the two are connected. Treat them as one buyer, not two separate quotes.
Which buyback service pays the most for textbooks?: It depends on the exact ISBN and changes often, so we don't publish their prices. Put the same ISBN into each service's own site, and into our valuation tool, then compare.
Can I sell a textbook with highlighting?: On the pages we checked, musicMagpie rejects books with highlighting or annotations, WeBuyBooks accepts some on fewer than 20% of pages, and World of Books asks for pages free from writing. Selling to another student, you describe the marks in your listing.

Want a price for one book before you choose? See what your textbook is worth, read how to sell your old uni textbooks online, or browse books students are waiting for.

Sources

Pages checked 17 October 2026. UniBookTrade isn't affiliated with any of these services.

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