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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 06:35 PM
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Quote from vibgyor2nee :
This is the link i went to: https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/...ep1Entered [att.com] IMEI.Here is the error message:You can't unlock your device until your installment plan is paid off. If you pay off your device as part of your monthly bill, wait until the start of your next bill period to unlock it.Want to pay off your device early? Make sure your number has been active on the device for at least 60 days. Then, sign into your account to review and pay off your installment plan. Wait 48 hours after you make your final payment to submit a new unlock request.
The unlock portal syncs with the system every day so if you have paid it off recently you will have to wait until the midnight or later.
Nov 17, 2025 06:37 PM
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nasruNov 17, 2025 06:37 PM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
you will be charge activation on 4th day
Tried two Verizon corporate stores and none would accept payment.
Any risk in canceling the line today and then paying off after 30 days?
Last edited by nasru November 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM.
Nov 17, 2025 06:54 PM
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CalvinMitsuNov 17, 2025 06:54 PM
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How does Walmart know that the phone is activated on Verizon? Asking because I had a hard time setting up verizon with the information I provided when purchasing the phone online at walmart.com. So had to activate the phone using a new account (different from the details provided at the time of online purchae)
Nov 17, 2025 06:59 PM
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Cozypanda007Nov 17, 2025 06:59 PM
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Quote from nasru :
Tried two Verizon corporate stores and none would accept payment.
Any risk in canceling the line today and then paying off after 30 days?
Someone today said here that he paid it off by calling Verizon on 611. Give it a try and let us know.
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Nov 17, 2025 07:14 PM
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jainvinay04Nov 17, 2025 07:14 PM
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Is this offer still valid online, i still see this online:
Special $500 eGift Card with purchase
Nov 17, 2025 07:36 PM
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OrangeHorn821Nov 17, 2025 07:36 PM
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Quote from Cozypanda007 :
Great to hear this. Did you connect to a human rep or the bot allowed you to pay off?
It was a human rep. I was also able to submit an unlock request. They said it is supposed to be unlocked within 24 hours.
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act111Nov 17, 2025 07:42 PM
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is this offer still valid? has anyone did it today and got the $500 CC ? thanks

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KarthikDMNov 17, 2025 07:50 PM
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Quote from hazznz :
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
Go with ATT if there are no preferences on network. If you plan is to buy a device and account go for ATT. So much hassle with verizon account closure.
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Nov 17, 2025 07:59 PM
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tl215
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Nov 17, 2025 07:59 PM
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Done. Port out within 3 days.

Hi, it's AT&T

Port Out Request Received

This notification is to inform you that a request to move XXX-XXX-XXXX to a new service provider was just received and is about to occur.

If you did not initiate this request, please call us now at 888.898.7685 or visit your local retail store.

AT&T
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Nov 17, 2025 08:12 PM
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ProudToBeAnIndianNov 17, 2025 08:12 PM
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Quote from nasru :
Tried two Verizon corporate stores and none would accept payment.
Any risk in canceling the line today and then paying off after 30 days?
Nope. You will be paying 1 month of service and activation.
Nov 17, 2025 08:17 PM
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mu12345Nov 17, 2025 08:17 PM
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Cancelling the service the hard part in my opinion Frown

Besides using bad signal, what are some other good excuses that you guys use to cancel the lines? I actually have pretty good AT&T coverage in my area.
Nov 17, 2025 08:21 PM
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slicktayNov 17, 2025 08:21 PM
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Quote from jainvinay04 :
Is this offer still valid online, i still see this online:
Special $500 eGift Card with purchase
Might want to try clicking into the GC link and read the terms.
Nov 17, 2025 08:23 PM
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Cozypanda007Nov 17, 2025 08:23 PM
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Quote from OrangeHorn821 :
It was a human rep. I was also able to submit an unlock request. They said it is supposed to be unlocked within 24 hours.
This is great news. Did the rep ask for IMEI for the unlock request? Please keep us posted if its unlocked tomorrow.
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gadgetNerd
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Quote from CalvinMitsu :
How does Walmart know that the phone is activated on Verizon? Asking because I had a hard time setting up verizon with the information I provided when purchasing the phone online at walmart.com. So had to activate the phone using a new account (different from the details provided at the time of online purchae)
If you asking about whether gift card will come or not, I think that does not have anything to do with Verizon but only the purchase is being completed without any problem. I could be wrong though but keep us posted about if you don't get your GC

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Quote from mu12345 :
Cancelling the service the hard part in my opinion Frown

Besides using bad signal, what are some other good excuses that you guys use to cancel the lines? I actually have pretty good AT&T coverage in my area.
new job, work phone provided.

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