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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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
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    • 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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 09:46 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 15, 2025 09:46 PM
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Quote from erol :
i bought verizon on 14 nov iphone 16pro max in store. Left $1 for payoff.
Just went to CORPORATE Verizon store and became a silly goose , lawyer and a polite cat.
1) initally they showed me on ipad that i cant pay off for 30 days.
2)i said bought phone as a gift and person(slide women card) want iphone17 air.so on thanks giving i will get another line.
3)moreover told them , there ipad says UNLESS i pay cash in store i can pay pff device
4)dude said how much is left on the device. i said $1
5)he laughed and said do you a $1 ?. i slid $1
6)handed me receipt and i disappeared from the store instantly
7)most diifcult part is now to cancel the device by talking to a human being
You can and should cancel via chat making sure they disconnect the line right away
Nov 15, 2025 09:59 PM
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ludhianviNov 15, 2025 09:59 PM
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Can we buy two under the same account for Verizon (one after the other to use $500 GC) and then pay off the account or better to do one line per account? Hope someone can help as I am at the store.
Nov 15, 2025 10:01 PM
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EcoAZNov 15, 2025 10:01 PM
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I have a Verizon family plan with 5 lines. Can I buy at Walmart by adding a line, pay all but $1 and then just call in to cancel the line? Since I am keeping the 5 I have will they just bill me the leftover $1
Nov 15, 2025 10:01 PM
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ludhianviNov 15, 2025 10:01 PM
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Quote from Y_az :
Yes I did that yesterday
Did you bought the second phone on the same account or a different one?
Nov 15, 2025 10:18 PM
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neatwordsNov 15, 2025 10:18 PM
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I just went to a corporate store and they are saying their system is not allowing me to pay my device for the first 30 days. Also at Walmart, the associate said he didn't have the option for a down payment. This deal is hard to replicate.
Nov 15, 2025 10:22 PM
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liujw101Nov 15, 2025 10:22 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Yes, thats their policy. If SIM swap does not work, you can request unlock after 60 days even without an active account
You should ask CS rep for unlock before cancelling the account though as if they unlock you can then go ahead and cancel the account. SIM swap is the first thing to try though.
"You should ask CS rep for unlock before cancelling the account" - what does it mean - do you have to pay 2month phone service to be active; or cancel the service but leave the account on?
Nov 15, 2025 10:25 PM
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liujw101Nov 15, 2025 10:25 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Reading ATT policy and looking at reddit it seems ATT recently started auto unlocking Google/Samsung/apple phones. Some in reddits have confirmed it seems but I am not quite sure
do you mean auto unlocking after 60days like Verizon without active service?

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Nov 15, 2025 10:37 PM
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ExplainLikeImFiveNov 15, 2025 10:37 PM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
Got my 2nd 16 pro today from WM store. Paid all but $1 and then paid off $1 at VZ store . First rep denied and then 2nd took without any issue. Waiting for 60 day now to unlock
did you get in the same account or a new account?
any idea how many can we get in total?
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ProudToBeAnIndianNov 15, 2025 10:54 PM
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Quote from ExplainLikeImFive :
did you get in the same account or a new account?
any idea how many can we get in total?
I have multiple lines account so no issues for me adding or upgrading.
Nov 15, 2025 11:29 PM
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Iron.HeadNov 15, 2025 11:29 PM
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is there a way to get the Verizon activation fee refunded?
Nov 15, 2025 11:40 PM
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liujw101Nov 15, 2025 11:40 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank liujw101

i got mine unlocked from AT&T using the esim swap thanks to gadgetNerd. few updates
1. i did not wait 24 hr after full payment to the phone before requesting unlock and it worked.
2. during the esim swap, it went through the AT&T account to confirm the phone swap.

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Nov 15, 2025 11:42 PM
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AmitK2641Nov 15, 2025 11:42 PM
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Does Verizon still charge you for first month?

Do we need to work with Verizon after 60 days to unlock it.
Nov 15, 2025 11:43 PM
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missclearanceNov 15, 2025 11:43 PM
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Went to the Verizon store to pay off but my account showed "Pending order" status so they couldn't do anything...anyone know what that is? I just got the phone today at Walmart.
Nov 15, 2025 11:45 PM
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ScarletMaid9686Nov 15, 2025 11:45 PM
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Quote from AddsK :
Switching to T-Mobile and leave after $800 virtual gift cart doesn't work. Last year when I wanted to try, customer rep said you have to stay with T-Mobile for a year otherwise T-Mobile is gonna charge back.
I didn't know that. Thank you for the information.

I haven't recently looked at the T-Mobile Keep and Switch FAQs area, so I'll have to recheck it out to see if they've added a clause about how long someone needs to stay with T-Mobile.

The only time thing I had previously found was that you can only do T-Mobile Keep and Switch every 2 years.


If a T-Mobile associate can't give me a specific webpage or a contract area that I signed that says that I have to remain with them for 1 year then I'm not as inclined to believe it.

I definitely will be taking screenshots of everything that I agree to (and of the T-Mobile Keep & Switch FAQs area) just in case I need to dispute a clawback charge.


Even staying there for a year still might be worth it though since T-Mobile Keep and Switch works with their lowest postpaid $50/month Essentials plan.

I don't know. I have some research to do.

Thanks again for the heads up!

Edit: just scanned over the T-mobile Keep and Switch website: https://www.t-mobile.com/switch/k...zon-or-att

I'm NOT seeing anything about a minimum amount of time needed to stay with T-Mobile to prevent a clawback of the refund from occurring…maybe I'm still missing something, but I would have thought that it would be listed under the FULL TERMS area for the rebate/prepaid debit card itself…

This is what the FULL TERMS (as of November 15, 2025) are for the T-Mobile Keep and Switch rebate/prepaid debit card:

[Keep your phone and switch.

Join T-Mobile and we'll pay off your eligible phone up to $800 via virtual prepaid Mastercard.​
Limited time offer; subject to change. Qualifying device, credit, service, and port-in (Verizon, AT&T, Spectrum, Claro, Xfinity, Liberty, Cox, Carolina Wireless, or UScellular) required. You must unlock device before port-out; ask us how. Device balance (incl. lease purchase option) up to $800 paid by virtual prepaid MasterCard (no cash access & expires in 6 months) which you can use online or in-store via accepted mobile payment apps, typically within 15 days. Tax excluded. Submit proof of balance & 90+ days in good standing with carrier & device within 30 days of port-in and be active and in good standing when processed; allow up to 15 days. Devices previously used for Keep & Switch are not eligible. We might ask for more information. Up to 4 lines. One offer per subscriber. T-Mobile Prepaid MasterCard is rebate/reimbursement or exchange on port-in; for any tax implications, consult a tax advisor. No money has been paid by you for the card. Card is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Use of this card constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the Cardholder Agreement.]
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Nov 15, 2025 11:54 PM
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mikhallychNov 15, 2025 11:54 PM
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Quote from liujw101 :
i got mine unlocked from AT&T using the esim swap thanks to gadgetNerd. few updates
1. i did not wait 24 hr after full payment to the phone before requesting unlock and it worked.
2. during the esim swap, it went through the AT&T account to confirm the phone swap.
Could you elaborte the second point, please? You mean, you checked out your ATT account to doublecheck if the other phone (not the new iPhone) is shown up as your phone now? Correct? Because gadgetNerd in his instruciton pointed out there shouldn't be ATT involvement during esim swap.

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