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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 10:09 PM
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kulkarni_ashNov 14, 2025 10:09 PM
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does it need any specific Verizon plan can i use with my existing plan which is not unlimited
Nov 14, 2025 10:12 PM
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danteshorsNov 14, 2025 10:12 PM
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Quote from kulkarni_ash :
Ok i went through other chats, so i get this phone and activate it on my existing Verizon plan as new number then cancel that new number pay off the phone and then use it with my existing number,

1. Does it ever get unlocked if i can cancel that new number?
2. What will be the final price,
899 (to payoff) - 500 gift card + 35 activation fee + 50 (approx) for new line on my existing account
484.64 USD

Does this sound correct?

I don't think Verizon does credit check to add a new line
Don't forget sales tax due on the FULL amount.
Nov 14, 2025 10:12 PM
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john686Nov 14, 2025 10:12 PM
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I ordered one from verizon and now I see that ATT is better as it will unlock immediately. Can I cancel my verizon order? It's being shipped.
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Nov 14, 2025 10:28 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 14, 2025 10:28 PM
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Quote from slicktay :
Thanks for the quick reply. It was the S22+ that I did.

I assume doing in-store is preferred even with ATT, cuz if ordering online, the eGC won't come until 21 days? No one knows if cancelling the line will affect it.
I thought someone mentioned that they got the GC right after the purchase from Walmart?
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Nov 14, 2025 10:29 PM
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Nov 14, 2025 10:29 PM
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Quote from ptdat183 :
I ordered one from verizon and now I see that ATT is better as it will unlock immediately. Can I cancel my verizon order? It's being shipped.
If you are too savvy with SIM swap and all, it's better to do this with vzw as the phone will unlock after 60 days automatically
Nov 14, 2025 10:30 PM
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slicktayNov 14, 2025 10:30 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
I thought someone mentioned that they got the GC right after the purchase from Walmart?
That was from in-store, which the rep also confirmed when I called to check stock.
But it's prob too early to know when online order will get the eGC.
Nov 14, 2025 10:39 PM
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slicktayNov 14, 2025 10:39 PM
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Walmart website says "free 30 day return". Looking at the return policy, post-paid phones have 14 days to return. Does anyone have experience with returning a phone at WM? Thinking about this in case the actual BF deal starting Nov 24 is better (for example, not stuck with $500 eGC, or iPhone 17)

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Nov 14, 2025 10:40 PM
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kulkarni_ashNov 14, 2025 10:40 PM
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People are ordering from Verizon or ATT, it does a credit pull when setting up new account right? which will affect credit history?
Nov 14, 2025 10:40 PM
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Ai_bot_Manual.intelNov 14, 2025 10:40 PM
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Visited 6 wm store...all where oos.
If I buy online can I pay off immediately? What are the challenges
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Nov 14, 2025 10:54 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 14, 2025 10:54 PM
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Quote from kulkarni_ash :
People are ordering from Verizon or ATT, it does a credit pull when setting up new account right? which will affect credit history?
No it's a soft pull for both.
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Nov 14, 2025 10:55 PM
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Quote from kulkarni_ash :
does it need any specific Verizon plan can i use with my existing plan which is not unlimited
I don't think you need any specific plan for this.
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Nov 14, 2025 10:57 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 14, 2025 10:57 PM
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Quote from slicktay :
Walmart website says "free 30 day return". Looking at the return policy, post-paid phones have 14 days to return. Does anyone have experience with returning a phone at WM? Thinking about this in case the actual BF deal starting Nov 24 is better (for example, not stuck with $500 eGC, or iPhone 17)
Cancelling/returning post paid phones are difficult as you will they create the line with carriers during purchase so while you can return the phone to walmart you will need to cancel the line with the carrier etc.
Nov 14, 2025 11:01 PM
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Ai_bot_Manual.intelNov 14, 2025 11:01 PM
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If buy online can pay off immediately? What are the challenges.
Nov 14, 2025 11:02 PM
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techoinNov 14, 2025 11:02 PM
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Has anyone done this for T-Mobile? It does not provide option for upgrade for existing customers?

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Nov 14, 2025 11:04 PM
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iygNov 14, 2025 11:04 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
You can just upgrade your existing line if you don't have a device financing going on?
Then you cannot cancel the line and it might change your current line plan.

Quote from ptdat183 :
I ordered one from verizon and now I see that ATT is better as it will unlock immediately. Can I cancel my verizon order? It's being shipped.
Unless you have a lot of free times and have nothing to do, I would not recommend it.

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