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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 04:34 PM
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mu12345Nov 17, 2025 04:34 PM
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Quote from mu12345 :
A quick question: did the esim swap, and submitted unlock request, approved in a minute, but there's no unlock instructions. Reboot the phone twice, and still locked. Do you need to do anything for the phone to be unlocked after receiving the unlock approval request?
Quote from gadgetNerd :
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.
A quick question: did the esim swap, and submitted unlock request, approved in a minute, but there's no unlock instructions. Reboot the phone twice, and still locked. Do you need to do anything for the phone to be unlocked after receiving the unlock approval request?

I have more than 1 phones need to be unlocked, can I use the same name, email that not associated with AT&T or do I have to use different names/emails?
Nov 17, 2025 04:42 PM
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slicktayNov 17, 2025 04:42 PM
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Quote from carlos.hv :
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!
Glad it helped! More surprised that you dug it out of 50 pages of comments Big Grin
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Nov 17, 2025 04:44 PM
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tl215
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Nov 17, 2025 04:44 PM
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Quote from mu12345 :
A quick question: did the esim swap, and submitted unlock request, approved in a minute, but there's no unlock instructions. Reboot the phone twice, and still locked. Do you need to do anything for the phone to be unlocked after receiving the unlock approval request?

I have more than 1 phones need to be unlocked, can I use the same name, email that not associated with AT&T or do I have to use different names/emails?
reset network

it doesn't matter when you submit unlock request
Nov 17, 2025 04:50 PM
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hazznzNov 17, 2025 04:50 PM
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I got to page 25 in the comments and I'm still not 100% sure, could I start a verizon account and then cancel it or do I need to keep at least 1 line open / have an existing account when I sign up. (Im not a verizon customer and just want to do the deal and then cancel)
Sorry to add to the pile of questions
Nov 17, 2025 04:50 PM
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missclearanceNov 17, 2025 04:50 PM
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Question. after ATT eSim trick unlock, do I need to move the eSim BACK to 16pro before I chat and cancel the line(within 3 days)?
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Nov 17, 2025 04:52 PM
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tl215
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Nov 17, 2025 04:52 PM
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Quote from missclearance :
Question. after ATT eSim trick unlock, do I need to move the eSim BACK to 16pro before I chat and cancel the line(within 3 days)?
no need
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Nov 17, 2025 04:53 PM
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kqian111
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Nov 17, 2025 04:53 PM
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Quote from missclearance :
Question. after ATT eSim trick unlock, do I need to move the eSim BACK to 16pro before I chat and cancel the line(within 3 days)?
no just cancel or port out.

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Nov 17, 2025 04:54 PM
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mu12345Nov 17, 2025 04:54 PM
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Quote from tl215 :
reset network

it doesn't matter when you submit unlock request
Thanks!

But reset the network setting, but it still shows sim locked. What others did after received the unlock approval?

Update: did a factory reset and the phone was unlocked.
Last edited by mu12345 November 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM.
Nov 17, 2025 04:54 PM
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hazznzNov 17, 2025 04:54 PM
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Quote from Ferrari9999 :
yes, you need to have verizon postpaid account
I got to page 25 in the comments and I'm still not 100% sure. Could I start a verizon account and then cancel it or do I need to keep at least 1 line open / have an existing account when I sign up. (Im not a verizon customer and just want to do the deal and then cancel)
Seems like people are signing up as a new customer right?
Nov 17, 2025 04:58 PM
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missclearanceNov 17, 2025 04:58 PM
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Quote from mu12345 :
Thanks!

But reset the network setting, but it still shows sim locked. What others did after received the unlock approval?
check SICW.com to make sure it's unlocked and factory reset
Nov 17, 2025 05:01 PM
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hazznzNov 17, 2025 05:01 PM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
yes, port out.
Can you always port out? I want to do the deal, but I'm scared that they won't let me cancel - Why does the cancellation have to be within 3 days after activation (what if you went 4, for example).
Nov 17, 2025 05:03 PM
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Abhi88Nov 17, 2025 05:03 PM
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Quote from hazznz :
Can you always port out? I want to do the deal, but I'm scared that they won't let me cancel - Why does the cancellation have to be within 3 days after activation (what if you went 4, for example).
you pay pro-rated fee for the month and activation fee. Its not a big deal if you are okay with $50-70 extra fee, but people here strive for lowest possible cost for the phone. Upto you or individual who wants to do what.
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Nov 17, 2025 05:07 PM
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ProudToBeAnIndianNov 17, 2025 05:07 PM
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Quote from hazznz :
Can you always port out? I want to do the deal, but I'm scared that they won't let me cancel - Why does the cancellation have to be within 3 days after activation (what if you went 4, for example).
you will be charge activation on 4th day
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Nov 17, 2025 05:10 PM
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mu12345Nov 17, 2025 05:10 PM
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Quote from mu12345 :
Thanks!

But reset the network setting, but it still shows sim locked. What others did after received the unlock approval?
Have to do a factory reset to get it unlocked! It's now working Smilie

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Nov 17, 2025 05:16 PM
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vibgyor2neeNov 17, 2025 05:16 PM
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Hi All, quick question. After how much time of esim swap and payoff, I should place the unlock request. I paid off yesterday night and still not able to place the unlock request.

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