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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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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    • 1-year warranty
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    • 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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 03:28 AM
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KarthikDMNov 17, 2025 03:28 AM
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Quote from mu12345 :
That's exciting! Where did you see the unlock option online? This was after how long you paid off the phone?

Saw the unlock option in the app!!! Going to try it now.

Unlocked request denied saying the phone is still under installment plan, but the app shows "paid off". Will wait until tomorrow to try again.
I got the same message yesterday, in that case you need to opt for esim swap to another unlocked phone and make few calls from new unlocked phone. You can refer page 12 for detailed instructions
Nov 17, 2025 03:29 AM
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Roy167Nov 17, 2025 03:29 AM
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If you did the store deal and didnt get the GC in the e-mail, then it looks bad because if you return it now, are they going to give you a full refund? Let's say you put a wrong e-mail and it went to somebody, then walmart already gave $500 unless the online e-mail also sometimes takes time to come in which case, it will not be a problem. They should have additional security on this like you need to get text on the same phone to activate GC etc.
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Nov 17, 2025 03:38 AM
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tl215
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Nov 17, 2025 03:38 AM
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Quote from mu12345 :
Mine also showed up! Was able to pay in full, now, need to get them unlocked
wait after midnight to submit uplock request
Nov 17, 2025 03:53 AM
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Glee217Nov 17, 2025 03:53 AM
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Quote from StrongMeerkat8538 :
I made the order online and contacted AT&T as I can not access my account and they said your account is still pending and you should wait more. It seems I need to wait more for my account and device to show up
You should activate it after receiving then should be under your Att account then should be able to pay off.
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Nov 17, 2025 04:01 AM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 17, 2025 04:01 AM
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Quote from ludhianvi :

Thanks, so it's okay to wait?

Agent is saying now that since I don't have a bill yet, I need to wait for the final bill to be generated for them to credit the activation fee. Agent also said that they will leave detailed documentation on the account so that the next agent will be able to credit once final bill comes. I guess I need toilet paper wait for the final bill and then reach out for support if it doesn't work out.

Does the chat automatically send email transcript? Just in case I have something one hand.
Yeah I'd wait for some days for the bill to settle down
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Nov 17, 2025 04:03 AM
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Nov 17, 2025 04:03 AM
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Quote from ChintanS :
Yup my phone is active on Verizon. To make sure I understood what you & OP are referring to, I can port out my newly activated Verizon phone number (I don't need it) within the 3 days (or even after 3 days) of activation to my mvno or wherever. This will generate a final bill with phone payoff amount + prorated service +/- activation fee? At this point I'm totally fine with paying activation fee & prorated service. 60 days later the phone will be unlocked because it was activated on Verizon. & we are sure the phone won't get bricked or blacklisted or anything? Sorry for asking again, just want to make sure I don't miss a step. Thanks šŸ™šŸ»
Yes that's right. You still have to talk to Verizon as they might send you a final bill with full months charges etc but that's the process
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Nov 17, 2025 04:05 AM
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Quote from RelaxedCaption444 :
Could you please advise how the porting out works? Any recommendations on porting out? Once ported out wait for 30 days to pay off the device? Feeling a bit lost
You can port out to a cheap MVNO like tello etc. Verizon will send a final bill with rest of the phone price.

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Nov 17, 2025 04:07 AM
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Quote from hadeone :
Is it still possible to do the deal with ATT online? Any downsides to the online deal? No phones in stock near me anymore.
The big downside is the GC which might arrive much later than instant delivery with store orders, otherwise things are as instructed in the OP and for SIM swap refer to my post on page 12.
Nov 17, 2025 04:15 AM
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mikhallychNov 17, 2025 04:15 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Yes you are good. If the option to unlock shows up on your account you should always try that first.
I see "Unlock eligible" button in my account as well. I've already paid the phone off, but im kinda afraid to press this button without trying to swap the esim at first. Like, for example, if the unlock request will be denied, wouldn't it hurt for a future esim swap? Like, blocking it somehow, or idk. What do you think?
Nov 17, 2025 04:18 AM
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mu12345Nov 17, 2025 04:18 AM
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Quote from Glee217 :
For anyone with POST PAD ATT AND BOUGHT ONLINE:

1. Did you pay off and immediately able to request unlock from att portal?
2. I doubt that the eGC was received this fast but just curious if ANYONE received it within 21 days, if so how many days it took?

THANKS
Here's a data point for you for #1, I paid off the phone at around 8pm, tried to request unlock in the app at around 8:30, and it didn't go through. Tried it on another line at around 10pm, didn't work. Will wait until tomorrow to try again. If it doesn't work tomorrow, then I will follow gadgetNerd's suggestion to do the eSim swap. I have not done esim swap in the past, hopefully, it won't be complicated.

I googled the sim swap, here are the steps, please let me know if there's anything that I should be aware of during the process:

On your new iPhone (your unlocked old phone)
. Go to Settings > Cellular.
. Tap Add Cellular Plan or Set Up Cellular.
. If you see a list of numbers, choose the one you want to transfer.
. If you don't see your number, tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone.

On your old iPhone (the newly purposed iPhone from WM)
. You will see a prompt to confirm the transfer. Tap Continue or Transfer.
. Enter the verification code displayed on your new iPhone if prompted.
. Double-click the side button to authorize the transfer.

After the transfer
. The eSIM will be activated on your new iPhone.
. The old eSIM will no longer be active.

Make sure to make some phone calls after the swap so AT&T can register the IMEI from your old unlocked phone in the system.

BTW, where can I find the IMEI in at&t app or online account?
Last edited by mu12345 November 16, 2025 at 09:26 PM.
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deallockerNov 17, 2025 04:37 AM
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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
I tried today buying at WM and OSL said they can't take any downpayment.after long chat he said if i cancel before 14 days your GC will be gone. Also called Verizon if i can pay off device within 3 days and rep told if you do it for 36 months plan then i would loos any promotion. I'm confused if I buy this on WM without any downpayment can i pay off at verizon store? and cancel line in 3 days and would be able to retain $500 GC?
I can also trying talking OSL and putting downpayment and leaving $1 for verizon and cancel line in 3 days won't invalidate $500 GC?
Last edited by deallocker November 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM.
Nov 17, 2025 04:47 AM
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StrongMeerkat8538Nov 17, 2025 04:47 AM
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For people who bought the phone online with ATT, how soon were you able to access your new ATT account or you have to wait for phone delivery to access the account and pay off the phone?
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Nov 17, 2025 04:48 AM
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Nov 17, 2025 04:48 AM
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Quote from mu12345 :
Here's a data point for you for #1, I paid off the phone at around 8pm, tried to request unlock in the app at around 8:30, and it didn't go through. Tried it on another line at around 10pm, didn't work. Will wait until tomorrow to try again. If it doesn't work tomorrow, then I will follow gadgetNerd's suggestion to do the eSim swap. I have not done esim swap in the past, hopefully, it won't be complicated.

I googled the sim swap, here are the steps, please let me know if there's anything that I should be aware of during the process:

On your new iPhone (your unlocked old phone)
. Go to Settings > Cellular.
. Tap Add Cellular Plan or Set Up Cellular.
. If you see a list of numbers, choose the one you want to transfer.
. If you don't see your number, tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone.

On your old iPhone (the newly purposed iPhone from WM)
. You will see a prompt to confirm the transfer. Tap Continue or Transfer.
. Enter the verification code displayed on your new iPhone if prompted.
. Double-click the side button to authorize the transfer.

After the transfer
. The eSIM will be activated on your new iPhone.
. The old eSIM will no longer be active.

Make sure to make some phone calls after the swap so AT&T can register the IMEI from your old unlocked phone in the system.

BTW, where can I find the IMEI in at&t app or online account?
After payment, You need to do esim swap before you request unlock

You need make several calls and texts from your unlocked phone so You can see your unlocked in your account (keep refreshing browser)

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Last edited by tl215 November 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM.
Nov 17, 2025 04:53 AM
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Glee217Nov 17, 2025 04:53 AM
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Quote from mu12345 :
Here's a data point for you for #1, I paid off the phone at around 8pm, tried to request unlock in the app at around 8:30, and it didn't go through. Tried it on another line at around 10pm, didn't work. Will wait until tomorrow to try again. If it doesn't work tomorrow, then I will follow gadgetNerd's suggestion to do the eSim swap. I have not done esim swap in the past, hopefully, it won't be complicated.

I googled the sim swap, here are the steps, please let me know if there's anything that I should be aware of during the process:

On your new iPhone (your unlocked old phone)
. Go to Settings > Cellular.
. Tap Add Cellular Plan or Set Up Cellular.
. If you see a list of numbers, choose the one you want to transfer.
. If you don't see your number, tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone.

On your old iPhone (the newly purposed iPhone from WM)
. You will see a prompt to confirm the transfer. Tap Continue or Transfer.
. Enter the verification code displayed on your new iPhone if prompted.
. Double-click the side button to authorize the transfer.

After the transfer
. The eSIM will be activated on your new iPhone.
. The old eSIM will no longer be active.

Make sure to make some phone calls after the swap so AT&T can register the IMEI from your old unlocked phone in the system.

BTW, where can I find the IMEI in at&t app or online account?
edit
Its been a while since I used ATT unlock portal but I remembered you have to wait longer than 30mins, IIRC 48 hrs?

https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/unlockstep1
Last edited by Glee217 November 16, 2025 at 09:56 PM.

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Quote from Glee217 :
edit
Its been a while since I used ATT unlock portal but I remembered you have to wait longer than 30mins, IIRC 48 hrs?

https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/unlockstep1
I tried 30 minutes after I made full payment and esim swap, no go...
Last edited by tl215 November 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM.

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