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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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
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  • 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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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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Quote from ExplainLikeImFive :
Can port-out be an alternative to the "cancellation with the ATT"?
ATT helpline holds are very long. ATT store couldnt help cancel my line.
Yes I am planning to port out this morning
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ProudToBeAnIndianNov 17, 2025 01:54 PM
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Quote from SeriousLumber1917 :
Thanks for your great help, I have few questions, So if I'm unable to pay off the phone, because I actually tried with 2 corporate stores and both asked me to wait 30 days, should I port out before the 3 days period? Is this going to save the first month service fee? Will I be only charged the activation fee? Will the phone be unlocked after 60 days if I did this?
yes, port out.
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Nov 17, 2025 02:02 PM
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OrginalNov 17, 2025 02:02 PM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
yes, port out.
If we port out, won't it be locked for 60/90 days to Verizon?
And can I use it with indian operators like Jio and Airtel?
Nov 17, 2025 02:04 PM
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Cozypanda007Nov 17, 2025 02:04 PM
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Quote from ChintanS :
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.
I just told the rep I would like to pay my device off and the guy was very cool and quick. If your account is less than one day old, its possible that their system won't give the option to pay off with cash. As for excuses, you can say you would like to pay off so that you can upgrade to ip17promax during black Friday.
Nov 17, 2025 02:28 PM
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carlos.hvNov 17, 2025 02:28 PM
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Quote from slicktay :
I was in the same boat. It was almost like the new phone couldn't see the transfer request nearby. Then it occurred to me that I never set a device passcode on the new iPhone. As soon as I did, the new iPhone recognized the eSIM transfer request from the old iPhone, and the transfer went without a hitch. I guess this is a security feature for unprotected phone.
Also I did NOT login to my Apple ID on the new phone. Hope this helps someone.

Pretty sure the email "SIM change request" is a standard warning so you know it's taking place. I got both email and text. Don't think this mean ATT is involved.
OMG! thanks, I was not getting the prompt to transfer the esim and it was because I had not setup the phone passcode. This comment should be marked as useful or be added to the instructions on how to do the esim swap!
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ProudToBeAnIndianNov 17, 2025 02:43 PM
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Quote from Orginal :
If we port out, won't it be locked for 60/90 days to Verizon?
And can I use it with indian operators like Jio and Airtel?
it is always locked for 60 days. Whether you port or not . if you have activate on Verizon , have to wait for 60 days anyways before you use JIO, airtel or Vodafone Big Grin
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Not-a-chanceNov 17, 2025 02:46 PM
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Quote from ExplainLikeImFive :
Can port-out be an alternative to the "cancellation with the ATT"?
ATT helpline holds are very long. ATT store couldnt help cancel my line.
I was able to cancel without any issues through the chat.
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Quote from ExplainLikeImFive :
Can port-out be an alternative to the "cancellation with the ATT"?
ATT helpline holds are very long. ATT store couldnt help cancel my line.
Did you try the chat? That's what I have done for cancelling with ATT before.
Nov 17, 2025 03:11 PM
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OrangeHorn821Nov 17, 2025 03:11 PM
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For anyone trying to pay off device. I did it by calling verizon on 611. When asked for a reason. I just said I want to be ready to take advantage of black friday offers to upgrade.
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ExplainLikeImFiveNov 17, 2025 03:39 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Did you try the chat? That's what I have done for cancelling with ATT before.
yes, just tried it and it was smooth. Last few days, I was not able to get hold of anyone. But today, I was able to chat and get it closed.

Bill now shows as zero.
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Cozypanda007Nov 17, 2025 03:58 PM
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Quote from OrangeHorn821 :
For anyone trying to pay off device. I did it by calling verizon on 611. When asked for a reason. I just said I want to be ready to take advantage of black friday offers to upgrade.
Great to hear this. Did you connect to a human rep or the bot allowed you to pay off?
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Iron.HeadNov 17, 2025 04:11 PM
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OMG! Just realized! I do not have Walmart+. Ordered on the 15th! Says Arrives on 24th.

So should I just cancel? Order again with Walmart+ ? Or get Walmart+ now?
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ludhianviNov 17, 2025 04:14 PM
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Quote from KarthikDM :
Someone here told to get reference number for any chat with CS. This Ref # Can be used later with other agents follow ups
Oh damn, I forgot to ask for that. Oh well, will keep my fingers crossed and hope that I don't need to reach out again, and activation fee will be automatically refunded.

Quote from gadgetNerd :
Yeah I'd wait for some days for the bill to settle down
Thanks, hoping for the best.
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mikhallychNov 17, 2025 04:17 PM
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Quote from Iron.Head :
OMG! Just realized! I do not have Walmart+. Ordered on the 15th! Says Arrives on 24th.

So should I just cancel? Order again with Walmart+ ? Or get Walmart+ now?
Here's a quote from the rules:
"For Event 1, Online Purchase must occur between 7:00PM ET November 13, 2025 for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin after 11:59PM ET November 13, 2025 through 11:59PM PT November 16, 2025."
so, Walmart + would have allowed you to make an early order. Since you oredered on 15th, you seem to be good.

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