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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 17, 2025 01:07 AM
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Roy167Nov 17, 2025 01:07 AM
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I bought ATT phone in store about 2 hours ago, my phone is activated, made 2-3 phone calls, text etc and phone is even unlocked but no Walmart gift card etc. I'm not sure what are you options if you dont get the giftcard or it was sent to wrong address etc?
Nov 17, 2025 01:14 AM
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wjhermanNov 17, 2025 01:14 AM
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Was going through this for my wife's account and we need a credit check? That normal?
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Nov 17, 2025 01:21 AM
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Nov 17, 2025 01:21 AM
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Quote from Roy167 :
This is crazy, I was able to unlock the ATT device online. so does that mean I can cancel it now and there should be no more charges since I bought the device in store today only. The bill says 60.99 but I believe that will drop off.
Yes if that unlock did not work you could have tried the eSIM swap to instantly unlock, see my pinned comment but you should be good to cancel now that the phone is unlocked
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Nov 17, 2025 01:24 AM
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tl215
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Nov 17, 2025 01:24 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Yes if that unlock did not work you could have tried the eSIM swap to instantly unlock, see my pinned comment but you should be good to cancel now that the phone is unlocked
After esim swap and payment, Should we wait 24 hours to submit unlock request? TIA
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Nov 17, 2025 01:26 AM
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Nov 17, 2025 01:26 AM
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Quote from ChintanS :

Were you able to pay it off? I'm guessing you got the Verizon phone given the 60 days comment. I did the same as you with the Verizon phone but Walmart guy didn't let me put any money down so I have $899 outstanding. I have been to 2 different Verizon corporate stores and they have refused to take my cash claiming I need to wait until next month. I'm wondering if anyone has found a workaround for being able to pay off a Verizon phone if in-store reps & even store manager are denying it. Monday will be day 3 and really hoping to pay off the phone so I can cancel the Verizon plan.
I think as OP mentioned porting out may be the only option you have, the payoff amount should come in the final bill. Make sure to activate the phone first on Verizon network to start 60 day clock.
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Nov 17, 2025 01:27 AM
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Nov 17, 2025 01:27 AM
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Quote from tl215 :
After esim swap and payment, Should we wait 24 hours to submit unlock request? TIA
At least after the midnight. The unlock portal syncs to billing system at night presumably
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Nov 17, 2025 01:28 AM
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Nov 17, 2025 01:28 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
At least after the midnight. The unlock portal syncs to billing system at night presumably
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Nov 17, 2025 01:28 AM
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SiennaGalley775Nov 17, 2025 01:28 AM
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What to do if Verizon store doesnt allow me to payoff before 30 days? Edit: nvm I'll try a different store tomorrow.
Last edited by SiennaGalley775 November 16, 2025 at 07:18 PM.
Nov 17, 2025 01:55 AM
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mu12345Nov 17, 2025 01:55 AM
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Quote from missclearance :
I dealt with this all day with customer service...they don't know crap. iPhone finally showed up under device(app first, not website) and billing AFTER 7 hours.
Thanks for the update!
Nov 17, 2025 02:03 AM
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ludhianviNov 17, 2025 02:03 AM
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I was able to pay the balance of $1 at a Verizon corporate store after some back and forth about needing to wait 30-days. Now, time to cancel the service. Looks like Verizon's call agents are only available till 5 PM on Sunday. I am waiting for a chat agent to help for the last 20+ minutes already and no update. Hope someone will join soon.

What are you guys saying to the agent to cancel the line? Something that makes it easy Smilie
Nov 17, 2025 02:14 AM
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fuzzyslipperNov 17, 2025 02:14 AM
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I'm having trouble getting my application approved. I unfroze my credit files and have good credit. Is there something else I could be missing?
Nov 17, 2025 02:14 AM
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ChintanSNov 17, 2025 02:14 AM
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Quote from missclearance :
So you could NOT pay it off either? Let me know if you are going to try again... I'll let you know as well
Any resolution on being able to pay off Verizon phone? I made the mistake of not insisting the rep to put down a down payment & now have 899 to pay off at Verizon store which most of these reps are refusing to touch & making me wait 30 days.
Nov 17, 2025 02:18 AM
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ChintanSNov 17, 2025 02:18 AM
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Quote from Cozypanda007 :
As long as att sim swap works, verizon is a no go:

To pay off device, I had to get 1100 cash but Chase atm did not allow it and said its too large. Finally got the cash and waited in verizon store for 30 min to pay it off. Then it took another hour to disconnect. The rep played dumb and said that the line would be disconnect in one month. Finally convinced him to disconnect immediately.

Even though I cancelled within 2 days, the final came out as $106 on the third day. At this point, I cannot login in verizon anymore and so I cannot use chat. To use chat, the chat bot requires me signing in my account.

So I called oversea verizon rep who seemed to have very limited authority and had to wait for approval every step. 40 min later She said she adjusted bill. I checked again, now the bill was $91. The rep said I had to wait for it to update.

I know I have to call again tomorrow.
You actually had success paying $1100 in cash at a Verizon store? Dear Lord, I've tried so many Verizon corporate stores & they all refuse to do it, making me wait 30 days. Please share what you told the rep & if you are comfortable sharing the specific Verizon corporate store, if it's near me I'd love to try this.
Nov 17, 2025 02:20 AM
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mu12345Nov 17, 2025 02:20 AM
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Quote from missclearance :
I dealt with this all day with customer service...they don't know crap. iPhone finally showed up under device(app first, not website) and billing AFTER 7 hours.
Mine also showed up! Was able to pay in full, now, need to get them unlocked

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Quote from ludhianvi :
I was able to pay the balance of $1 at a Verizon corporate store after some back and forth about needing to wait 30-days. Now, time to cancel the service. Looks like Verizon's call agents are only available till 5 PM on Sunday. I am waiting for a chat agent to help for the last 20+ minutes already and no update. Hope someone will join soon.

What are you guys saying to the agent to cancel the line? Something that makes it easy Smilie
Bad reception at home is a good excuse.

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