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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 21, 2025 12:36 AM
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newdealtodayNov 21, 2025 12:36 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
I think you should do from 16 pro to 11 pro. Also setup passcode and apple id on 16 pro before doing the eSIM transfer.
Can you help with how to do it from 16 pro to 11 pro? I have a passcode setup.
Nov 21, 2025 12:39 AM
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Roy167Nov 21, 2025 12:39 AM
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I was doing a 300gc deal on walmart.com, when you look inside details shows different dates, today's date is not there even though the front page says 300gc off. I backed out, the problem with this deal is if the GC doesnt come in time or not come at all them you are on limbs, you cant cancel the line till gc comes etc, the charges will keep mounting.

This deal is lucarative if you can get the GC and then cancel the high fee ATT or verizon.
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Nov 21, 2025 12:47 AM
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tl215
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Nov 21, 2025 12:47 AM
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Quote from newdealtoday :
Can you help with how to do it from 16 pro to 11 pro? I have a passcode setup.
Both phones need passcode
Nov 21, 2025 12:49 AM
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Saniban09Nov 21, 2025 12:49 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
There is no best way but a slippery slope so I suggest you try to go to another store and pay it off. It's in their policy. If not, you have to return the phone technically return the phone to walmart and they will cancel the line for you but that does not happen always and then they might not accept the return either.
I called Verizon CS. Agent told me she can cancel the service and final bill will be device balance and 4days services with other chargers. The bill will be showed off in my account at the end of billing cycle. Should I accept that?
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Nov 21, 2025 12:53 AM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 21, 2025 12:53 AM
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Quote from CleverString959 :
@gadgetNerd. I just received a bill from AT&T for $115 which is the cost of one month service plus activation fee even though I disconnected 2 days after buying the phone. I know I can avoid the activation fee. What about the month of service? Are they supposed to pro-rate it?
Yeah, they are supposed to prorate it, See the wiki of this thread https://slickdeals.net/f/17327499-oneplus-nord-n30-5g-128gb-unlocked-chromatic-gray-cph2513-best-buy-0 you will need to talk to them and insist on doing the crddit on the current bil
Nov 21, 2025 12:54 AM
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newdealtodayNov 21, 2025 12:54 AM
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Quote from tl215 :
Both phones need passcode
Yes both phones have a passcode.
I go to Cellular on 11 pro and then say add sim and then transfer from nearby phone. Then get a code on 11 pro that I enter on 16 Pro. After that I get a message to continue on 11 pro. On it when I click on 'transfer this number to this phone' I get directed to AT&T website to go through 4 steps. 1. Continue with BYOD, 2. Confirm IMEI of new device, 3. Choose a plan, 4. Pay.
gadgetNerd advised to initiate the transfer from 16 Pro. I don't know how to do that.
Desperately looking for help.
Is it ok to go into AT&T account for 16 pro and try to change device there?
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Nov 21, 2025 12:56 AM
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Nov 21, 2025 12:56 AM
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Quote from newdealtoday :
I'm doing exactly this. But after clicking on 'transfer this number' on 11 pro I am being taken to AT&T website 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.
Do you have a SIM in 11 pro, you are transferring the sim from 16 pro to 11 pro so you are adding an eSIM on 11 pro and then tranfer from nearby iphone and then complete the process on 16 pro. You are NOT doing anything with the SIM/number present on 11 pro.

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Nov 21, 2025 12:56 AM
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Saniban09Nov 21, 2025 12:56 AM
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Can I cancel Verizon service right now and pay device along with service/activation fees when bill comes at the end of billing cycle? CS told me I only can pay off when bill comes.
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Nov 21, 2025 01:00 AM
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tl215
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Nov 21, 2025 01:00 AM
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Quote from Roy167 :
I was doing a 300gc deal on walmart.com, when you look inside details shows different dates, today's date is not there even though the front page says 300gc off. I backed out, the problem with this deal is if the GC doesnt come in time or not come at all them you are on limbs, you cant cancel the line till gc comes etc, the charges will keep mounting.

This deal is lucarative if you can get the GC and then cancel the high fee ATT or verizon.
That is why you need to do at store you get gift card right the way
Nov 21, 2025 01:00 AM
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newdealtodayNov 21, 2025 01:00 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Do you have a SIM in 11 pro, you are transferring the sim from 16 pro to 11 pro so you are adding an eSIM on 11 pro and then tranfer from nearby iphone and then complete the process on 16 pro. You are NOT doing anything with the SIM/number present on 11 pro.
Hi gadgetNerd. No sim in 11 pro. There is no existing cellular service on 11 pro.
I go to Cellular on 11 pro and then say add sim and then transfer from nearby phone. Then get a code on 11 pro that I enter on 16 Pro. After that I get a message to continue on 11 pro. On it when I click on 'transfer this number to this phone' I get directed to AT&T website to go through 4 steps. 1. Continue with BYOD, 2. Confirm IMEI of new device, 3. Choose a plan, 4. Pay.

Desperately looking for help.
Is it ok to go into AT&T account for 16 pro and try to change device there?
Nov 21, 2025 01:24 AM
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Roy167Nov 21, 2025 01:24 AM
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Quote from tl215 :
That is why you need to do at store you get gift card right the way
I did a return on the ATT store order, it seems ATT blocked me, I could not create an account with my credentials at least on walmart.com, not sure if I can still purchase it in store. I would prefer to buy it in store, othe rproblem is store may not have the type of phone I'm looking for iphone 16+

Any suggestion anyone would have will be greatly appreciated.
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 21, 2025 01:55 AM
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Quote from newdealtoday :
Hi gadgetNerd. No sim in 11 pro. There is no existing cellular service on 11 pro.
I go to Cellular on 11 pro and then say add sim and then transfer from nearby phone. Then get a code on 11 pro that I enter on 16 Pro. After that I get a message to continue on 11 pro. On it when I click on 'transfer this number to this phone' I get directed to AT&T website to go through 4 steps. 1. Continue with BYOD, 2. Confirm IMEI of new device, 3. Choose a plan, 4. Pay.

Desperately looking for help.
Is it ok to go into AT&T account for 16 pro and try to change device there?
Yeah, try to do it from there.
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Nov 21, 2025 01:57 AM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 21, 2025 01:57 AM
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Quote from Roy167 :

I did a return on the ATT store order, it seems ATT blocked me, I could not create an account with my credentials at least on walmart.com, not sure if I can still purchase it in store. I would prefer to buy it in store, othe rproblem is store may not have the type of phone I'm looking for iphone 16+

Any suggestion anyone would have will be greatly appreciated.
As I mentioned I have seen that before but with Verizon. You will need to call them and tell them you are trying to order through Walmart and they might fix the backend for you so you do your order
Nov 21, 2025 02:18 AM
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ScarletMaid9686Nov 21, 2025 02:18 AM
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Quote from cuteo909 :
Can I combine this $500 WM GC promotion with the $200 Verizon GC for new customer porting # over ? Thank you.
No idea if they'll stack BUT if you're planning to cancel your Verizon account after getting the phone make sure that the $200 Verizon gift card doesn't say that you need to keep your Verizon account (with line) activate for a certain amount of months to prevent Verizon from clawing back/charging your account the $200…
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Nov 21, 2025 02:41 AM
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ScarletMaid9686Nov 21, 2025 02:41 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Yeah, there's a lot of incompetent associates in walmart who does not have a clue how to do carrier activation. You should verify which walmart has OSL people https://oslrs.com/walmart/ and do the deal from there. However, I agree that if anything goes wrong and phone is activated, reversing everything is something I'd not want to go through if aI had a choice.
Thanks for letting me know about OSL people being at some Walmarts. If I mention this deal to extended family I'll mention that they should only go to stores that have the OSL people if they do it in store.

How can you actually tell which Walmarts have the OSL people? Do you call each individual store up and ask customer service or the manager if they have a OSL cell associate and if so, what are their hours? Or is there a locator map that I'm completely missing on the website link that you gave me?

Thanks for all of your help with this!

P.S. could anybody in the California region who bought the phone at Walmart.com please share what shipper delivered it? TYI!

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