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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 19, 2025 11:13 PM
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CalvinMitsuNov 19, 2025 11:13 PM
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Quote from CalvinMitsu :
I got the phone from Verizon and activated it. I tried to pay off the device, but could not succeed. I was running out of time and didn't want to go beyond 3 days and incur activation fees. So, went ahead and cancelled the line.
Now the line is cancelled.
What next?
bump up. What is next?
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Nov 19, 2025 11:21 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 19, 2025 11:21 PM
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Quote from CalvinMitsu :
bump up. What is next?
You are supposed to payoff then cancel so I'm not sure how you were able to cancel but I think they are going to send you a final bill with payoff amount.
Nov 19, 2025 11:22 PM
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Roy167Nov 19, 2025 11:22 PM
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We have to provide them name, email id, driver license and social security. I'm thinking they use SS for credit checks. How many maximum phones you can buy? does it go by email or DL or social? and if they sell you 4 phones, you should be getting 4X500 GCs correct? I dont want to get into a situation again where you buy the phone and there is No GC and returning is a nightmare. If they have a system where if you exceeded the number of phones then I would prefer they deny the purchase upfront, that is not as bad as having to deal with it later on.
Nov 20, 2025 01:06 AM
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StrongMeerkat8538Nov 20, 2025 01:06 AM
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Quote from FabulousSoda6306 :
I was able to request unlocking from AT&T. only issue is it takes more than 3 total days as they can request unlock after 48hrs of payoff time and unlock through CS takes 24hrs as per them
Yeah that's what they told me
Nov 20, 2025 01:08 AM
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igoogleNov 20, 2025 01:08 AM
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Deal is still active
Just checked for
Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB Black Titanium. Apple Intelligence
Nov 20, 2025 01:53 AM
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nasruNov 20, 2025 01:53 AM
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Quote from kukuku :

Did the rep give you a hard time for trying to buyoff early and cancelling?
What did you say as your reason?
Thx!
Sorry I'm just seeing your msg.
No there wasn't a hard time. I simply said I wanted to pay off my phone and they didnt ask for a reason (unlike the next call when I cancelled the line)
Nov 20, 2025 02:16 AM
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ShrewdSummer5112Nov 20, 2025 02:16 AM
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I received the phone from At&t, I paid off the balance today and did sim swap right afterwards. Can I wait for a day to submit the unlock request? Someone mentioned that I should wait 24 hrs for sim swap but I did it right away. Is it fine or will it cause any issues?

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Nov 20, 2025 03:16 AM
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tl215
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Nov 20, 2025 03:16 AM
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Quote from ShrewdSummer5112 :
I received the phone from At&t, I paid off the balance today and did sim swap right afterwards. Can I wait for a day to submit the unlock request? Someone mentioned that I should wait 24 hrs for sim swap but I did it right away. Is it fine or will it cause any issues?
send online unlock request after midnight
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Nov 20, 2025 03:24 AM
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SarahPier85
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Nov 20, 2025 03:24 AM
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Quote from tl215 :

Still valid. Check wireless event page.

Get up to $500 with Walmart gift card$500 Walmart e-gift card offer available November 13, 2025 at 7PM ET with Walmart+ Early Access. Offer ends on November 23, 2025 11:59PM local time. Limited quantities.

https://www.walmart.com/shop/post...-offer-500


Wireless event terms

https://www.walmart.com/cp/wirele...ns/3558588
But if you go to the product page for the iPhone 16 Pro, and click on the link for details about the deal, it still pops up with a window that reads:

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Walmart Gift Card Offer Details:

Walmart Gift Offer available for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile online and in-store purchases. Requires installment activation of eligible phone on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile payment plan.

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.

In-store customers can purchase starting 6:00AM local time November 14, 2025 through close of business local time November 16, 2025.

For Event 2, Online Purchase must occur between 7:00PM ET November 24, 2025 for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin after 11:59PM ET November 24, 2025 through 11:59PM PT December 1, 2025.

In-store customers can purchase starting 6:00AM local time November 28, 2025 through close of business local time December 1, 2025.

eGift card is an electronic gift card valid on future purchases. See Gift Card Terms and Conditions or Walmart Associate for eGift card terms here.

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I just don't understand why they would update the other page and leave conflicting information about the gift card on their product page?
Nov 20, 2025 03:29 AM
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CraftyThunderNov 20, 2025 03:29 AM
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Saw that too. Super confusing. Anyone reached out to customer service to make sure?


Quote from SarahPier85 :
But if you go to the product page for the iPhone 16 Pro, and click on the link for details about the deal, it still pops up with a window that reads:

-----------------

Walmart Gift Card Offer Details:

Walmart Gift Offer available for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile online and in-store purchases. Requires installment activation of eligible phone on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile payment plan.

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.

In-store customers can purchase starting 6:00AM local time November 14, 2025 through close of business local time November 16, 2025.

For Event 2, Online Purchase must occur between 7:00PM ET November 24, 2025 for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin after 11:59PM ET November 24, 2025 through 11:59PM PT December 1, 2025.

In-store customers can purchase starting 6:00AM local time November 28, 2025 through close of business local time December 1, 2025.

eGift card is an electronic gift card valid on future purchases. See Gift Card Terms and Conditions or Walmart Associate for eGift card terms here.

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I just don't understand why they would update the other page and leave conflicting information about the gift card on their product page?
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Nov 20, 2025 03:44 AM
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tl215
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Nov 20, 2025 03:44 AM
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Quote from SarahPier85 :
But if you go to the product page for the iPhone 16 Pro, and click on the link for details about the deal, it still pops up with a window that reads:

-----------------

Walmart Gift Card Offer Details:

Walmart Gift Offer available for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile online and in-store purchases. Requires installment activation of eligible phone on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile payment plan.

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.

In-store customers can purchase starting 6:00AM local time November 14, 2025 through close of business local time November 16, 2025.

For Event 2, Online Purchase must occur between 7:00PM ET November 24, 2025 for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin after 11:59PM ET November 24, 2025 through 11:59PM PT December 1, 2025.

In-store customers can purchase starting 6:00AM local time November 28, 2025 through close of business local time December 1, 2025.

eGift card is an electronic gift card valid on future purchases. See Gift Card Terms and Conditions or Walmart Associate for eGift card terms here.

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I just don't understand why they would update the other page and leave conflicting information about the gift card on their product page?
I think event 1 and event 2 just for general items, not for wireless event

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Nov 20, 2025 03:51 AM
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SarahPier85
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Nov 20, 2025 03:51 AM
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Quote from tl215 :
I think event 1 and event 2 just for general items, not for wireless event
The point is that the text is linked directly from the iPhone 16 Pro page. Regardless of whether it is also on other general item product pages.
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Nov 20, 2025 03:52 AM
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SarahPier85
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Nov 20, 2025 03:52 AM
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Quote from CraftyThunder :
Saw that too. Super confusing. Anyone reached out to customer service to make sure?

Hopefully someone can confirm that they were able to actually get a gift card if they ordered this since Monday.
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Nov 20, 2025 03:56 AM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 20, 2025 03:56 AM
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Quote from ShrewdSummer5112 :
I received the phone from At&t, I paid off the balance today and did sim swap right afterwards. Can I wait for a day to submit the unlock request? Someone mentioned that I should wait 24 hrs for sim swap but I did it right away. Is it fine or will it cause any issues?
Send it after midnight.unlock portal.presumably syncs with the backend then.

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Nov 20, 2025 03:58 AM
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Quote from Roy167 :
We have to provide them name, email id, driver license and social security. I'm thinking they use SS for credit checks. How many maximum phones you can buy? does it go by email or DL or social? and if they sell you 4 phones, you should be getting 4X500 GCs correct? I dont want to get into a situation again where you buy the phone and there is No GC and returning is a nightmare. If they have a system where if you exceeded the number of phones then I would prefer they deny the purchase upfront, that is not as bad as having to deal with it later on.
Based on social, it's a soft credit pull. It's possible you might not able to do this after returning as Verizon puts something on their system so you might need to call them to clear it if you can't checkout. I have not seen similar problem with ATT

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