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frontpageProudToBeAnIndian posted Nov 13, 2025 11:15 PM
frontpageProudToBeAnIndian posted Nov 13, 2025 11:15 PM

Verizon Apple iPhone 16 Pro 5G Smartphone (Various) w/ $500 Walmart eGift Card

& More + Free Shipping

from $25/mos for 36 mos

$1,399

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Update: Event 1 (valid on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.
Event 2 will begin on 11/24/25 at 7pm ET for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin after 11/24/25 at 11:59PM ET. Event 2 will end on 12/1/25 at 11:59pm PT.

Walmart has Verizon Apple iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max 5G Smartphones (Various) w/ $500 Walmart eGift Card on sale as listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Available:

Verizon iPhone 16 Pro
  • 128GB
Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)
No Longer Available:
  • Verizon iPhone 16 Pro
  • Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max
    • 512GB

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Update: Event 1 (valid on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.
Event 2 will begin on 11/24/25 at 7pm ET for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin after 11/24/25 at 11:59PM ET. Event 2 will end on 12/1/25 at 11:59pm PT.

Walmart has Verizon Apple iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max 5G Smartphones (Various) w/ $500 Walmart eGift Card on sale as listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Available:

Verizon iPhone 16 Pro
  • 128GB
Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)
No Longer Available:
  • Verizon iPhone 16 Pro
  • Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max
    • 512GB

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gadgetNerd
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There are advantages to doing this with ATT instead of Verizon.

1. After buying the phone in Walmart, you can pay off phone via ATT online chat. For Verizon you have to go to a store.
2. ATT activation fee can be voided instantly from the bill by clicking on "Don't recognize this fee" when the bill arrives even if it's more than 3 days from activation which will mostly happen if you ship it to your house.

3. ATT version can be instantly unlocked using eSIM swap. It's YMMV but for most people it works if you follow the instructions below and do the transfer of the eSIM properly from iPhone to another phone.
4. Even if the eSIM swap does not work I have seen some getting the phone unlocked by chatting with CS once the phone is paid off. That also is YMMV

Sim swap instructions

1. There are two timelines for the cancellation. If you cancel a line before 3 days it was active then the activation fee is waived. If you cancel it within 14 days from activation under buyers remorse then no bill is charged but activation fees need to be paid. But as mentioned earlier that fee can be voided instantly by clicking on "Don't recognize this fee" in the bill even after 3 days.

2. You can use SIM swap method method to unlock the device.

3. When you receive the phone activate it on ATT with the eSIM. Make sure it shows up on myATT app/in the web so ATT knows and registers the IMEI in the network. Then transfer the eSIM to another unlocked phone. Make sure you are transferring the eSIM without making a new one so no ATT involvement. Reboot the other phone, make some calls and make sure this unlocked phone is now showing under the line in app/web portal.

4. Now go to ATT unlock portal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ (in incognito mode) and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of iPhone nd submit an unlock request using a different email, phone number, name etc not associated with the ATT account.

5. Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.

6. ONLY CANCEL THE LINE AFTER YOU HAVE UNLOCKED THE PHONE. OTHERWISE, YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK IT ANYMORE.




Edit: Forgot to mention you will have to try the SIM swap roughly 24 hours after paying off the phone. The unlock portal syncs with the billing system every night or so.
iyg
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Not started yet. I don't like gc promotion because you have to pay tax on the full amount.
sprintuser
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Thank you for posting this deal! Is the following correct?

1. Order the iPhone 16 online to take part of this deal
2. Once phone is delivered, activate the phone and place a test call
3. Call Verizon or log into your Verizon account to pay off the phone and cancel your service within 3 days of activation
4. Receive the $500 walmart gift card
5. iPhone is unlocked after 60 days despite not paying for a Verizon plan at all

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Nov 14, 2025 03:43 AM
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CyanHamster4072Nov 14, 2025 03:43 AM
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GC will come after 30 days for device receipt, does cancellation of line cancel GC also ?
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Nov 14, 2025 03:44 AM
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OopsiBoughtitAgain
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Nov 14, 2025 03:44 AM
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If possible, it's MUCH easier to complete this deal IN-STORE. I've completed similar deals twice prior and they've worked out well. But the online connection between Walmart and the cellular provider (at least Verizon) has been glitchy (you would've thought they would iron this out over the last 7-8 years). Be prepared to pay full price + tax + activation fee ($40?) at point of sale. Both times, I received my gift card via email within 24 hours. I've called local stores to check availability before driving there, if I could get through (although this deal wasn't advertised as heavily and my local store has plenty of 16 variants this time). This has been the best deal out there, with the caveats being that you have to have use for a Walmart gift card and I've kept my Verizon service (so not sure how it works for trying to just get an unlocked phone to take elsewhere).
Nov 14, 2025 03:49 AM
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CyanHamster4072Nov 14, 2025 03:49 AM
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Quote from ahcanti9 :
I am not seeing any details about $500 giftcard . Where can I see that offer ?
It's showing only on website not in App
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Nov 14, 2025 04:01 AM
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tl215
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Nov 14, 2025 04:01 AM
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Quote from CyanHamster4072 :
GC will come after 30 days for device receipt, does cancellation of line cancel GC also ?
30 days? you probably need to read Terms and Conditions again
Nov 14, 2025 04:25 AM
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sprintuserNov 14, 2025 04:25 AM
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Did anyone not receive the $500 gift card last year after placing the order online and canceling Verizon service within 3 days of activation?
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Nov 14, 2025 05:02 AM
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FairPickle5964Nov 14, 2025 05:02 AM
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I have a Verizon phone and account provided by my work. Should I open a new account and then cancel it within 3 days after activation to get this deal?
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Nov 14, 2025 05:10 AM
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ScarletSpaniel669Nov 14, 2025 05:10 AM
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Does sim swap still works for ATT?
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Nov 14, 2025 05:32 AM
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trooper1414Nov 14, 2025 05:32 AM
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Is no trade this year for bill credits?
Nov 14, 2025 06:26 AM
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TheOnlyWay2BuyNov 14, 2025 06:26 AM
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Quote from rage4order :
I'm using the Walmart app and nowhere do I see the gift card offer.
same. doesn't show up for me either
Nov 14, 2025 08:04 AM
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ku2000Nov 14, 2025 08:04 AM
487 Posts
I can't even get it process online Frown
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Nov 14, 2025 12:13 PM
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tanman99
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Nov 14, 2025 12:13 PM
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If I just want to upgrade an eligible existing Verizon line do I even need to jump through those hoops?
Nov 14, 2025 12:33 PM
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mjg929Nov 14, 2025 12:33 PM
203 Posts
Does anyone happen to know how you can do this with Verizon without having to add a new line or upgrade from unlimited welcome to their unlimited ultimate (or whatever the higher cost plan is called)? I just want to upgrade the phone but not the monthly service.
Nov 14, 2025 12:50 PM
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mjg929Nov 14, 2025 12:50 PM
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Quote from dealstern :
Anyone having trouble logging into their verizon account through Walmart website for upgrade eligibility check?
Same here.
Nov 14, 2025 01:11 PM
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shaner41Nov 14, 2025 01:11 PM
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Quote from mjg929 :
Same here.
Same. Says this: "You must be an account owner or an account manager to continue." Odd, because I am the account manager.

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Nov 14, 2025 01:34 PM
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jimboman78Nov 14, 2025 01:34 PM
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Having trouble understanding the best path forward for an existing AT&T customer. Anyone here buying the phone who already has an active plan? Do I need to upgrade to a certain plan?

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