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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 09:37 PM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
Nope. You will be paying 1 month of service and activation.
Plus at least part of the second month of service, correct? And as far as I understand, some areas allow the company to charge the entire second month of service, and others require that the company prorate the service?
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Nov 17, 2025 09:46 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 17, 2025 09:46 PM
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Quote from SlickMonster007 :
If ported out of vz after 3 days of activation, it would be 1 month of service + $40 activation charge + tax + device cost, right?
Or the service cost be prorated?
Service cost should be prorated as per their policy. They might change you are whole month but you should be able to talk to them to get it credited.
Nov 17, 2025 09:47 PM
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smileygNov 17, 2025 09:47 PM
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Quote from SiennaGalley775 :
I tried going to another Verizon corporate store today and was told to call 611 to payoff the device. I called after reading @OrangeHorn821's comment and a representative gave me a link to pay the phone off using a credit card.
This is good to know. Could you let me know if you called 611 after activating the phone or even before that. i want to make sure that I do it correctly. TIA
Nov 17, 2025 10:16 PM
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slicktayNov 17, 2025 10:16 PM
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Quote from tl215 :
I think they extended the promo

https://www.walmart.com/cp/wirele...ns/3558588 Gift Card Offer Details: Walmart Gift Offer available for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile purchases. Requires installment activation of eligible phone on either AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile payment plan. Online Purchase must occur between 7 PM ET November 13, 2025 for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin at 12 AM ET November 14, 2025, through 11:59PM local time November 23, 2025. In-store customers can purchase starting 6 AM local time November 14, 2025 through 11:59 PM local time November 23, 2025.
https://www.walmart.com/cp/wirele...ns/3558588
That's an interesting find. I'm not sure how to get to that page from the product page. Nonetheless, we have a discrepancy...

That page also talks about bill credits, which this deal doesn't have. So I'm not quite sure how it works.
Last edited by slicktay November 17, 2025 at 03:44 PM.
Nov 17, 2025 10:34 PM
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Roy167Nov 17, 2025 10:34 PM
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If you cancel the order a day later while it is still at walmart, do you get full refund? how about if the phone company charges you for the activation and first month and I wouldnt be able to even activate the phone so I cant talk to verizon?
Nov 17, 2025 10:41 PM
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smileygNov 17, 2025 10:41 PM
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Quote from SiennaGalley775 :
I tried going to another Verizon corporate store today and was told to call 611 to payoff the device. I called after reading @OrangeHorn821's comment and a representative gave me a link to pay the phone off using a credit card.
This is good to know. Could you let me know if you called 611 after activating the phone or even before that. i want to make sure that I do it correctly. TIA
Nov 17, 2025 10:54 PM
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infamouscameraNov 17, 2025 10:54 PM
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I called 611, they sent me a link but it says the device is ineligible to pay off until December 11 (30 days after the purchase day?). When I went to the store, there was a similar note on my account. I will try to port out but will probably have to pay the activation fee and some monthly. Is this normal? At the store do I have to push them to take cash payment? Or is my case different?

Update:
Just paid in cash, need to tell them you want to pay in cash (as per the original post), and find another representative if they won't do it or don't know how to do it.
Last edited by infamouscamera November 18, 2025 at 02:40 PM.

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Nov 17, 2025 11:03 PM
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blazin1Nov 17, 2025 11:03 PM
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Activated Made phone call
Called 611 paid off, and deactivate line cs said it would be prorated
Just waiting for the 500 gift card.
Nov 17, 2025 11:11 PM
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nasruNov 17, 2025 11:11 PM
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Quote from Cozypanda007 :
Someone today said here that he paid it off by calling Verizon on 611. Give it a try and let us know.
Called 611 and it worked! Was texted a link for payoff which I did.
Next cancelled the line by making a separate call.
Nov 17, 2025 11:11 PM
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nasruNov 17, 2025 11:11 PM
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Quote from ProudToBeAnIndian :
Nope. You will be paying 1 month of service and activation.
Last question incase you know: I read the T&C and it did not say if we need an active/valid line for whatever service period for getting the GC. Cancelling the line this early won't be an issue right?
here's the VZ specific term:
https://www.walmart.com/cp/wirele...ns/3558588

Verizon:
Terms apply: Installment for 36 months, 0% APR, $0 down for qualified customers. Tax due at sale. Wireless service (voice and data) required and is additional.
Trade-in: To trade-in your device with Verizon, visit www.verizon.com/od/trade-in/ to see trade-in offers and instructions. With Verizon trade-in, you can shop now and trade in later.
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gadgetNerd
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Quote from nasru :
Last question incase you know: I read the T&C and it did not say if we need an active/valid line for whatever service period for getting the GC. Cancelling the line this early won't be an issue right?
here's the VZ specific term:
https://www.walmart.com/cp/wirele...ns/3558588 [walmart.com]

Verizon:
Terms apply: Installment for 36 months, 0% APR, $0 down for qualified customers. Tax due at sale. Wireless service (voice and data) required and is additional.
Trade-in: To trade-in your device with Verizon, visit www.verizon.com/od/trade-in/ [verizon.com] to see trade-in offers and instructions. With Verizon trade-in, you can shop now and trade in later.
It should not depend on verizon side of things. The GC is given by walmart once the purchase has been completed and the it's not returned to walmart. However, I can't say for sure
Nov 17, 2025 11:25 PM
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Cozypanda007Nov 17, 2025 11:25 PM
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Quote from nasru :
Called 611 and it worked! Was texted a link for payoff which I did.
Next cancelled the line by making a separate call.
Glad to hear it worked.
Nov 17, 2025 11:33 PM
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nasruNov 17, 2025 11:33 PM
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Quote from Cozypanda007 :
Glad to hear it worked.
Thanks for pointing to calling 611!
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Quote from smileyg :
This is good to know. Could you let me know if you called 611 after activating the phone or even before that. i want to make sure that I do it correctly. TIA
After activation from the new phone so they recognize my device automatically.

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Quote from Roy167 :
If you cancel the order a day later while it is still at walmart, do you get full refund? how about if the phone company charges you for the activation and first month and I wouldnt be able to even activate the phone so I cant talk to verizon?
If the account is not created with the carrier (which is typically done before shipping the phone) you should be good but if the account is created that's a tricky situation that you don't want to be in. At that point, it's better to accept the phone and cancel it cleanly with carrier IMO.

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