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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 15, 2025 12:18 AM
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mdg2208Nov 15, 2025 12:18 AM
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apologies if this has been answered.. why are we going in store, paying phone off and cancelling the line?
Nov 15, 2025 12:22 AM
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Y_azNov 15, 2025 12:22 AM
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Just did 16Pro AT&T in store and got the $500 gift card immediately and used towards purchase of a 16PM with AT&T in store and then got another $500 gift card
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Nov 15, 2025 12:26 AM
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Nov 15, 2025 12:26 AM
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Quote from narendrankk :
Thank you. I was ready to pay either in cash or card but the verizon store agent said since I bought this phone at Walmart I cannot pay it off at his store. Can I call customer service to pay it off?
You can't call and pay it off before 30 days so paying at store is the only option. Doesn't hurt to check. I suggest visiting another corporate store/talking to the manager.
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Nov 15, 2025 12:27 AM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 15, 2025 12:27 AM
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Quote from slicktay :
What's the process for Transfer the eSIM to an unlocked iPhone 13 with ATT? The community notes you referred to doesn't have the specifics. Is this confirmed working?
I did it with Xfinity Mobile (unrelated to this) by doing "Add eSIM" and "Transfer from nearby iPhone" from the unlocked iPhone. I can't recall if I needed a QR code issued by XM to scan and activate. Is it similar procedure with ATT, and do we depend on ATT to issue a QR code?
Yes as far as I know that's the process, I can't confirm as I have not done it personally but it should just transfer the eSIM to iPhone 13. The point here is no carrier involvement as they would issue you a new eSIM which won't for work for SIM unlock purposes.
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Nov 15, 2025 12:28 AM
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Nov 15, 2025 12:28 AM
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Quote from sprintuser :

Does the 3 day window start counting when the iPhone is shipped or when it's delivered to your home?
When the line is created which happens just before shipping it out.
Nov 15, 2025 12:30 AM
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narendrankkNov 15, 2025 12:30 AM
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Quote from Cozypanda007 :
Google Verizon corporate store around you. Verizon authorized resellers won't allow you to pay off. Did you go to an authorized store?
It was franchise stores. I don't have a corporate store at my place.
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Nov 15, 2025 12:31 AM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 15, 2025 12:31 AM
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Quote from TheOnlyWay2Buy :

Same here. We still need to pay for 2 months of service AND a new line with its activation fee as far as I understand it. After the 2 months, we can then cancel the new line and pay off the iPhone in full and move it back to our existing original line. That means we're going to incur about $120 (2mo of service) and $40 activation, plus whatever sales tax if my math is correct. Im wondering if there is any way around this extra expenditure.
For existing customers it should work as an upgrade without a change in plans but if it requires change it plan you can open a new line, buy the phone, pay off, do eSIM swap to unlock and then cancel the line. The point here is not paying activation fee and the monthly charges for the line. See my detailed post before.

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Nov 15, 2025 12:32 AM
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Nov 15, 2025 12:32 AM
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Quote from mdg2208 :
apologies if this has been answered.. why are we going in store, paying phone off and cancelling the line?
Because many are getting the iPhone for using it with other carriers
Nov 15, 2025 12:37 AM
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unitedNov 15, 2025 12:37 AM
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I created an account and noticed this message: "These devices aren't eligible to be paid off." Anybody has the same situation? Do I have to go to corporate store? Thanks.
Nov 15, 2025 12:43 AM
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ludhianviNov 15, 2025 12:43 AM
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What plan do we need to sign up for Verizon as a new customer? Is it $75 plan? Thanks.
Last edited by ludhianvi November 14, 2025 at 05:46 PM.
Nov 15, 2025 12:46 AM
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dealsternNov 15, 2025 12:46 AM
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It's pretty stupid that Walmart still has not been able to fix the issue with upgrades/add a line..
Nov 15, 2025 12:52 AM
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mikhallychNov 15, 2025 12:52 AM
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Seems like the availability of pro max models is kinda limited. There is out of stock in my area in about 5 stores at least. Seems like the only option is an online purchase.
Nov 15, 2025 01:06 AM
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BraveNarwhal6870Nov 15, 2025 01:06 AM
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Did anyone returned the phone? If so, do we need to return at Walmart or Verizon ? TIA
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Nov 15, 2025 01:09 AM
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DealMayhem
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Nov 15, 2025 01:09 AM
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For those who went to the Verizon corporate store to pay off, how complicated was it? Do you get $40 activation plus 1st month of service ($55 for me) back too? I bought 16 pro max with 256 GB, my pay off is $1099.

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Nov 15, 2025 01:34 AM
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Nov 15, 2025 01:34 AM
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Quote from united :
I created an account and noticed this message: "These devices aren't eligible to be paid off." Anybody has the same situation? Do I have to go to corporate store? Thanks.
You can only pay off at a corporate store before 30 days.

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