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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 16, 2025 03:13 AM
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SplendidSoda3964Nov 16, 2025 03:13 AM
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We weren't able to approve your application. To learn more, call Verizon at 8006520644.
Nov 16, 2025 03:18 AM
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balshaNov 16, 2025 03:18 AM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
Yes, only correction is pay off the phone at store in cash and then call customer service to cancel the line.
How much payoff cost?
Nov 16, 2025 03:22 AM
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sbrsuperstarNov 16, 2025 03:22 AM
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Quote from baphomet58 :
This is such a stupid amount of work that may result in $100-$200 in savings over a lightly used unit, assuming you dont f up all these convoluted steps. Don't bother.
Slightly used? They are buying brand new phones
Nov 16, 2025 03:23 AM
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manjithrNov 16, 2025 03:23 AM
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Since it is hard to return at Walmart, What happens if we reject the delivery? Will the account be cancelled ?
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Nov 16, 2025 03:36 AM
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Nov 16, 2025 03:36 AM
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Quote from fsolano :
No I get that I guess I wasn't clear. It looks like I'll be beyond the 3 day limit to get full refund once I get it delivered to my house. If I'm beyond the 3 day limit to cancel what happens? Thank you
For Verizon you have 30 days to cancel, you will be charged activation fee after 3 days

"You can cancel a line of Service within 30 days of accepting this Agreement as long as you return, within the applicable return period, any equipment you purchased from us or one of our authorized retailers in connection with your acceptance of this Agreement, but you'll still have to pay for your Service through that date. If you financed your device with Verizon and cancel your Service(s) after 30 days, your outstanding balance may immediately become due. Canceling service may also impact promotions associated with that line(s). You may manage your Service at any time, including canceling your service, at Verizon.com. If you cancel service, you'll remain responsible for all fees and charges through the end of that billing cycle. If you signed up for Prepaid Service, no refunds will be granted after 30 days or if your account has been activated. See verizon.com/support/return-policy/ for complete details and information on returning your equipment."
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Nov 16, 2025 03:36 AM
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KarthikDMNov 16, 2025 03:36 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Are both of them on the same iOS version?
They are on same ios version and i even restarted both phones, For some reason ATT locked phone is not showing any transfer option. Anything else that i need to try?
Nov 16, 2025 03:37 AM
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serigeNov 16, 2025 03:37 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
You can't pay it online before 30 days and most corporate store can't do credit cards.
Wait I think you can pay off in full by phone by calling their number then say "pay off device". That's what I did last year. So you can't do that anymore? I am trying to buy with ATT but they won't approve my application. I need an iphone 16 pro lol

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Nov 16, 2025 03:42 AM
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Quote from kqian111 :
I didn't know you couldn't use the online tool to transfer eSIM for this unlocking process. Good to know you have to do phone to phone direct eSIM transfer.

With Samsungs, I always just swapped the pSIM from phone to phone so I guess eSIM is the same concept.
I think you can but I am not familiar with it to know if that won't cause a trouble.
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Nov 16, 2025 03:44 AM
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Nov 16, 2025 03:44 AM
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Quote from serige :
Wait I think you can pay off in full by phone by calling their number then say "pay off device". That's what I did last year. So you can't do that anymore? I am trying to buy with ATT but they won't approve my application. I need an iphone 16 pro lol
I think that stopped working sometime recently, doesn't hurt to try though.
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Nov 16, 2025 03:49 AM
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Quote from KarthikDM :
They are on same ios version and i even restarted both phones, For some reason ATT locked phone is not showing any transfer option. Anything else that i need to try?
Hmm.. I don't have an idea then you can chat with ATT but if they give you a new SIM then that's not good.
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Nov 16, 2025 03:50 AM
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Nov 16, 2025 03:50 AM
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Quote from manjithr :
Since it is hard to return at Walmart, What happens if we reject the delivery? Will the account be cancelled ?
No, you will need to cancel the account with carrier. You might not get refunded from Walmart as well
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Nov 16, 2025 03:53 AM
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Nov 16, 2025 03:53 AM
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Quote from KarthikDM :
They are on same ios version and i even restarted both phones, For some reason ATT locked phone is not showing any transfer option. Anything else that i need to try?
You might have wireless account lock turned on in AtT aacount
Nov 16, 2025 03:57 AM
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OLEzhkaNov 16, 2025 03:57 AM
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If I buy through ATT, is it also possible to cancel the line and not pay anything, and the phone will be unlocked?
Could you tell me how this deal works with ATT?
PLEASE
Nov 16, 2025 03:59 AM
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ttllkkNov 16, 2025 03:59 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
No, not after 3 days. A CS can override any fee but they won't have motivation if you are cancelling service with them.
So will they refund it if I keep the service? The store does not allow me to pay off.

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Nov 16, 2025 04:06 AM
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serigeNov 16, 2025 04:06 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
I think that stopped working sometime recently, doesn't hurt to try though.
Okay, when I tried that I the automated system said can not proceed. But if I said I want to make a payment, it said I don't have any outstanding bill but prompted me for the payment amount anyway, so if I make a full payment of the phone, does it go toward paying off the device? I placed an order online yesterday without going through the thread (there is no walmart nearby where I live), am I already screwed?
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