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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 04:06 AM
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JamesDeal21Nov 16, 2025 04:06 AM
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I have 5 lines with Verizon More 5G plan (promo from like 4 years ago). What is my best course of action to get this deal?

Add two new lines, pay in full, then cancel the lines? This will not mess up my legacy 5G More plan right?

I read fine print somewhere on the Walmart page that using a legacy line to get this deal will make me upgrade to a current Verizon line. Which sucks.
Nov 16, 2025 04:08 AM
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OLEzhkaNov 16, 2025 04:08 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
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Nov 16, 2025 04:39 AM
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Nov 16, 2025 04:39 AM
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Quote from ttllkk :
So will they refund it if I keep the service? The store does not allow me to pay off.
It's unlikely you will get your activation fee refunded after 3 days. If you keep the service then you are supposed to pay anyway, you can request for a refund but I don't think you want to pay a months plan for checking to see if activation can be waived.
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Nov 16, 2025 04:39 AM
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Nov 16, 2025 04:39 AM
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Quote from OLEzhka :
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
See my post on page 12. It's also pinned.
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Nov 16, 2025 04:40 AM
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Nov 16, 2025 04:40 AM
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Quote from serige :
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?
It might but I am not too sure as it might setup to go to the bill.
Nov 16, 2025 04:41 AM
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mu12345Nov 16, 2025 04:41 AM
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My understanding is that in order for Verizon to unlock, 60 days of active service is required for prepaid. Therefore, in order to get this deal, you have to be on post paid plan and manage to pay off the phone in a corporate store, which is YMMV (this is the part that worries me). Is my understanding correct? Thanks!
Nov 16, 2025 04:43 AM
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holly_mollyNov 16, 2025 04:43 AM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
i have multiple lines on Verizon. Only bought 2 phones and got 2 gift cards
have you done these in the past through online? how long does it take for GC to arrive? i don't plan to stick with verizon/att for more than a day or two. would i still get the GC?
I went to 2 stores today and couldn't get it in stock.

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Quote from mu12345 :
My understanding is that in order for Verizon to unlock, 60 days of active service is required for prepaid. Therefore, in order to get this deal, you have to be on post paid plan and manage to pay off the phone in a corporate store, which is YMMV (this is the part that worries me). Is my understanding correct? Thanks!
No, Verizon phones get automatically unlocked 60 days after activation even without active service.

"Devices that you purchase from Verizon are locked for 60 days after purchase. Devices that you purchase from one of our authorized retailers are locked for 60 days after activation. After 60 days, we will automatically remove the lock unless the device is deemed stolen or purchased fraudulently. Following the 60 day lock period, we do not lock our phones at any time."
https://www.verizon.com/about/con...ing-policy
Nov 16, 2025 04:48 AM
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KarthikDMNov 16, 2025 04:48 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
You might have wireless account lock turned on in AtT aacount
I just updated ios on both phones and signed in to icloud account on new iPhone, I able to swap esim now and it is completed. But i got email from ATT that says "Sim change request received" will it cause any issues.? I ll be submitting unlock request tomorrow.
Nov 16, 2025 04:53 AM
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serigeNov 16, 2025 04:53 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
It might but I am not too sure as it might setup to go to the bill.
I see. So you can't pay it off at the store either if you ordered the phone online?
Nov 16, 2025 05:00 AM
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RelaxedCaption444Nov 16, 2025 05:00 AM
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For me it was requiring me to upgrade the line with extra 50$ per month. I already have welcome unlimited plan. Bummer
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Quote from serige :
I see. So you can't pay it off at the store either if you ordered the phone online?
No, you can pay it at the corporate store after you receive the phone. Actually if you know the new Verizon number, you can pay it off right away by going to a corporate store.
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Nov 16, 2025 05:02 AM
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Quote from KarthikDM :
I just updated ios on both phones and signed in to icloud account on new iPhone, I able to swap esim now and it is completed. But i got email from ATT that says "Sim change request received" will it cause any issues.? I ll be submitting unlock request tomorrow.
I hope not. Someone was saying it went to ATT anyway
Nov 16, 2025 05:05 AM
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dealsternNov 16, 2025 05:05 AM
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Quote from RelaxedCaption444 :
For me it was requiring me to upgrade the line with extra 50$ per month. I already have welcome unlimited plan. Bummer
(assuming you tried online...) were you able to log-in for the upgrade? today? Mine has not been generating error since the deal went live.. it is frustrating

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Nov 16, 2025 05:07 AM
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serigeNov 16, 2025 05:07 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
No, you can pay it at the corporate store after you receive the phone. Actually if you know the new Verizon number, you can pay it off right away by going to a corporate store.
Yeah I actually wrote down the number before I accepted the verizon agreement during the check out process. I read some of the previous posts where people saying they ordered online and they have to wait for 30 days to pay it off, that got me confused.

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