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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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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Quote from ludhianvi :
Oh wow, that makes it even better 😊. Thanks.

Now to find a Walmart that has ATT version iPhone in stock. Just to make sure, this deal is till valid, right? Thanks.
Yes, use automated systems like payoff, getting rid of fees until you need to involve CS
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Quote from ludhianvi :
Oh wow, that makes it even better 😊. Thanks.

Now to find a Walmart that has ATT version iPhone in stock. Just to make sure, this deal is till valid, right? Thanks.
The deal is valid but its frontpage on SD so your chances of getting this in store especially a last year's phone is getting slimmer as we speak
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Nov 20, 2025 09:13 PM
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Quote from newdealtoday :
When you were taken to AT&T website did you have to go through 4 steps? Mine says 1. Continue with BYOD, 2. Confirm IMEI of new device, 3. Choose a plan, 4. Pay
Not sure how to proceed. Any words of wisdom?
If ATT is asking you to setup a plan I am pretty sure it's provisioning a new eSIM which is what you don't want.
Nov 20, 2025 09:58 PM
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StrongHome970Nov 20, 2025 09:58 PM
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Quote from newdealtoday :
Can you share your issues with eSIM swap and how you were able to fix them. I am been directed to AT&T website after I click on "Transfer this number to this iPhone". Appreciate your help in advance!
After I clicked "Transfer this number to this iPhone", I was redirected to the AT&T website where I had to make some selections. I believe I chose "Bring my own device" and "Have an existing account", then logged into my AT&T account using my ID and password. On the next page, I had the option to choice number again and continue, but at the end, I received an error message saying something like "Something went wrong with your request."
I then called AT&T customer service, and they made some changes on their end. After finishing the call, I noticed I had received an email stating "SIM change request received and is pending," but I hadn't checked my email before calling them. Anyway, after the call, I repeated the last few steps on the AT&T website and was finally able to complete the request successfully.
Sorry, I forgot to take screenshots, so the steps and descriptions above may not be completely accurate.
Edit: i think i have to manually enter the IMEI (old unlocked phone)
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ludhianviNov 20, 2025 10:01 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
The deal is valid but its frontpage on SD so your chances of getting this in store especially a last year's phone is getting slimmer as we speak
I agree less chances of getting it, but I am thinking of Walmart has listed this deal in their second event, so they may have more stock. Or, they might start an offer with iPhone 17…one can wish. Hope someone finds out and updates this community.
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Quote from StrongHome970 :
After I clicked "Transfer this number to this iPhone", I was redirected to the AT&T website where I had to make some selections. I believe I chose "Bring my own device" and "Have an existing account", then logged into my AT&T account using my ID and password. On the next page, I had the option to choice number again and continue, but at the end, I received an error message saying something like "Something went wrong with your request."
I then called AT&T customer service, and they made some changes on their end. After finishing the call, I noticed I had received an email stating "SIM change request received and is pending," but I hadn't checked my email before calling them. Anyway, after the call, I repeated the last few steps on the AT&T website and was finally able to complete the request successfully.
Sorry, I forgot to take screenshots, so the steps and descriptions above may not be completely accurate.
Edit: i think i have to manually enter the IMEI (old unlocked phone)
are you trying to do iphone to iphone?
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Quote from newdealtoday :
Can you share your issues with eSIM swap and how you were able to fix them. I am been directed to AT&T website after I click on "Transfer this number to this iPhone". Appreciate your help in advance!
are you trying to do iphone to iphone?

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StrongHome970Nov 20, 2025 10:16 PM
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Quote from tl215 :
are you trying to do iphone to iphone?
yes. New Iphone 16 pro max to old iphone XR
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Roy167Nov 20, 2025 10:23 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
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
Who do you call? if you are not a customer how do you speak to them? and what do you have to tell them. does it clear automatically after few months?
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Quote from StrongHome970 :
yes. New Iphone 16 pro max to old iphone XR
You need to do this

On your XR, go to Settings > Cellular, tap Add eSIM, then tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone
On your 16 PM, follow the instructions to confirm the transfer

No need to call ATT
Last edited by tl215 November 20, 2025 at 04:07 PM.
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ScarletMaid9686Nov 20, 2025 10:46 PM
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Quote from tl215 :
You need to read the term. The product page may be wrong

https://www.walmart.com/cp/wirele...ns/3558588
Thank you for the link.

Is there anything different about this deal from when Event01 initially started on November 13, 2025 for W+ members online other than the dates of this Wireless Postpaid Event01 seemingly being changed/extended online and in store until the end of November 23, 2025?

[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.]

Are there any new hoops we need to jump through to get the deal, or did they just seemingly extend this Event01 to end the night before Event02's version of the deal takes over?

I might not have gotten enough sleep, so if I missed something obvious I apologize for any inconvenience caused in explaining it to me.
Thank you for any further information.
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Roy167Nov 20, 2025 10:47 PM
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It looks like the deal is still going on on walmart.com, when I try to buy 16plus, it should come with $300 GC, towards the end before I hit submit, I should see gift card offer correct? I didnt see it hence I backed out. How does one know if the deal is included or not?
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slicktayNov 20, 2025 11:03 PM
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Quote from tl215 :
You need to do this

On your XR, go to Settings > Cellular, tap Add eSIM, then tap Transfer From Nearby iPhone
On your XR, follow the instructions to confirm the transfer

No need to call ATT
I think you meant the second one is on the new 16PM to confirm transfer
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Quote from Roy167 :
It looks like the deal is still going on on walmart.com, when I try to buy 16plus, it should come with $300 GC, towards the end before I hit submit, I should see gift card offer correct? I didnt see it hence I backed out. How does one know if the deal is included or not?
gift card offer still showing on store sales tablet. The picture was taken on 11/18.
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Quote from slicktay :
I think you meant the second one is on the new 16PM to confirm transfer
let me fix it thanks

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