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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 18, 2025 04:47 PM
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tl215
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Quote from SidRach :
I Can't find QR code online. Where can I find it in my account? Contacting ATT for QR code seems not recommended
Yes. If both devices are eSIM compatible, you can move the eSIM between them. Here's how:Go to Manage my SIM. Sign in, if asked.Choose Switch to change devices if needed.Scroll to and select Switch devices, then Get started.Follow the prompts to complete your transfer.

Follow Steps from here

Can I transfer an eSIM from one device to another?
https://www.att.com/support/artic...KM1481652/
Nov 18, 2025 04:49 PM
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Mahmoud1994Nov 18, 2025 04:49 PM
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Quote from StrongHome970 :
I ordered my phone online with AT&T. I haven't received the phone yet. Can i paid off it now via my online account?
I did the same and received an email from AT&T to activate my account once the phone is shipped. Now I can access my account and pay off the phone. But I have the idea to pay it off and cancel the line before the phone arrives. I think it would be unlocked. I tried this last year with AT&T through Best Buy, and it worked. But I do not know if the phone from AT&T will come locked right out of the box. I need some advice on that.
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Quote from SidRach :
I Can't find QR code online. Where can I find it in my account? Contacting ATT for QR code seems not recommended
To transfer eSIM to android, you'll have to do the transfer through ATT account online. Once transferred, you can try the unlock request.
Nov 18, 2025 05:21 PM
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StrongHome970Nov 18, 2025 05:21 PM
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i just got my phone and activated it and paid off online. Today is my 3rd day. Can i start doing eSIM swap now and try to cancel service today? or do i have to wait for tomorrow to do eSIM Swap. I think if I cancel AT&T service tomorrow (day 4) I need to pay one full month of service fee.
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Nov 18, 2025 05:32 PM
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Quote from StrongHome970 :
i just got my phone and activated it and paid off online. Today is my 3rd day. Can i start doing eSIM swap now and try to cancel service today? or do i have to wait for tomorrow to do eSIM Swap. I think if I cancel AT&T service tomorrow (day 4) I need to pay one full month of service fee.
Yes you can do the eSIM swap but you perhaps need to wait until midnight for the unlock portal to sync the payoff status. Note that with ATT you can void the activation fee instantly from bill by clicking on "Don't recognize this fee" on the bill even after 3 days. Also you will only be charged prorated days if you cancel within 14 days. Of course ATT will perhaps send a full bill but you can get rid most of it.
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Nov 18, 2025 05:34 PM
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Quote from Mahmoud1994 :
I did the same and received an email from AT&T to activate my account once the phone is shipped. Now I can access my account and pay off the phone. But I have the idea to pay it off and cancel the line before the phone arrives. I think it would be unlocked. I tried this last year with AT&T through Best Buy, and it worked. But I do not know if the phone from AT&T will come locked right out of the box. I need some advice on that.
DO NOT cancel the account before you can verify that the phone is unlocked. These phones are flex locked meaning it gets locked to the carrier once you activate it on that carrier first so you need to have ATT unlock it. See my pinned post about the SIM swap if the straightforward unlock request from your account does not work.
Nov 18, 2025 05:38 PM
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SidRachNov 18, 2025 05:38 PM
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Quote from tl215 :
Yes. If both devices are eSIM compatible, you can move the eSIM between them. Here's how:Go to Manage my SIM. Sign in, if asked.Choose Switch to change devices if needed.Scroll to and select Switch devices, then Get started.Follow the prompts to complete your transfer.

Follow Steps from here

Can I transfer an eSIM from one device to another?
https://www.att.com/support/artic...KM1481652/
Did this generate new esim when you swapped using ATT portal? Sim swap pinned instructions mentioned to avoid ATT involvement so was trying to avoid ATT portal. Also, after swapping through ATT portal did you request unlock your ATT account or from incognito mode as mentioned in instructions?

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Quote from SidRach :
Did this generate new esim when you swapped using ATT portal? Sim swap pinned instructions mentioned to avoid ATT involvement so was trying to avoid ATT portal. Also, after swapping through ATT portal did you request unlock your ATT account or from incognito mode as mentioned in instructions?
The unlock instruction is always incognito and using credentials not related to ATT. I think if you follow the switching eSIM instructions from ATT it should not provision a new SIM but this is something I am not 100 percent sure.
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SidRachNov 18, 2025 05:49 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
The unlock instruction is always incognito and using credentials not related to ATT. I think if you follow the switching eSIM instructions from ATT it should not provision a new SIM but this is something I am not 100 percent sure.
its almost been 48 hours since I paid off my phone. It says unlock eligible but still unable to unlock from portal. so was also planning to check with CS to directly unlock as another option as SIM swap is not easily working for iphone to android
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Nov 18, 2025 06:19 PM
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Quote from SidRach :
its almost been 48 hours since I paid off my phone. It says unlock eligible but still unable to unlock from portal. so was also planning to check with CS to directly unlock as another option as SIM swap is not easily working for iphone to android
Did you try switching it from ATT account? You should ask CS first before doing that. As the phone is paid off they may unlock it for you.
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tl215
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Quote from SidRach :
its almost been 48 hours since I paid off my phone. It says unlock eligible but still unable to unlock from portal. so was also planning to check with CS to directly unlock as another option as SIM swap is not easily working for iphone to android
after you paid off, Unlock Eligible will show in your account, don't click that icon
After esim swap, make sure you don't see new iphone listed in your account. you need to refresh browser few times and make call/text few times until old unlocked phon shows there.
you need to submit unlock here https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/unlockstep1
Do you have a mobile number from AT&T? Select NO
Last edited by tl215 November 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM.
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zhangomangoNov 18, 2025 07:26 PM
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Hey guys I ordered last Friday when the sale started. It shipped the next morning via OnTrac from LA. I don't see an update on the website since Saturday. Rep from OnTrac just says it's moving through warehouses but is it normal not to have any updates for 3 days straight? First time having something delivered by OnTrac so a little nervous. Thanks in advance.
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Glee217Nov 18, 2025 07:28 PM
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I got the AT&T 16 pro as an upgrade online but does anyone know if it's possible to use a new phone number because my old one has so much spam? If so, what are the proper procedures for my 13 pro which has a sim card. Thanks
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AirlinerNov 18, 2025 08:19 PM
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Forgive me if this has been discussed already, but what's the best way to cancel the line with Verizon? I ordered online, got the phone last night and activated it. I paid off the device this morning so now I just need to cancel. I don't have any other lines with Verizon, so should I just cancel the whole account? Or is it better to port it out?

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StrongHome970Nov 18, 2025 08:22 PM
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eSIM Swap was not going very smoothly for me. But any way I completed this step and right now my online at&t account showing my old iphone (unlocked) associated with my phone number. I don't see new iphone listed in your account. i also made several call and text message using the old unlock phone and everything seems right. Can i submit unlock request now?

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