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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 22, 2025 02:12 AM
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datoNov 22, 2025 02:12 AM
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Could someone who bought the phone during Event 1 online comment on how soon they received their GC? Thanks!
Nov 22, 2025 02:15 AM
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Roy167Nov 22, 2025 02:15 AM
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My verizon bill says 0 balance but paid off. I talked with agent and he said he is going to roll in device price with next months bill ( due dec 21) but I'm not seeing the device amount. when I check the status online, it says good news your device is paid off and you are ready for the upgrade etc.

If I tell them to deactivate line will they do it and then I would just owe them the device price? or you would recommend I port out while the line is active? I am not planning on using the phone till it unlocks. The agent I spoke to said it will unlock upon device payment. worse case I'm willing to wait till 60 days.
Nov 22, 2025 02:29 AM
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StrongMeerkat8538Nov 22, 2025 02:29 AM
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I could unlock the phone thru sim swap
Nov 22, 2025 02:30 AM
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Mahmoud1994Nov 22, 2025 02:30 AM
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I ordered the phone on November 16 and it arrived today from AT&T. I paid it off three days ago and activated it today on AT&T. I then did a SIM swap with another unlocked iPhone. My first unlock request was denied, but when I tried again about two hours later, it was approved. Now I'm planning to cancel the line after four days and wait to see what the final bill looks like.
Nov 22, 2025 03:25 AM
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Mahmoud1994Nov 22, 2025 03:25 AM
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Quote from StrongMeerkat8538 :
I bought the phone online with ATT, paid it off and it arrived today activated it then transferred to an unlocked phone, did sim swap and the unlocked phone appeared on the account. Submitted unlock request which was denied saying device was not active for 60 days. What should I do? Can I return device to walmart ?
Disregard the previous comment; upon trying again, the unlock request was approved. Thank you so much for the valuable information. I am going to cancel the ATT line now.
Nov 22, 2025 03:26 AM
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Roy167Nov 22, 2025 03:26 AM
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Looks like you can not generate the transfer PIN till you pay off the device? so how are people able to transfer the line out without paying it off first? If i deactivate it then it wont trasfer correct?
Nov 22, 2025 03:50 AM
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Y_azNov 22, 2025 03:50 AM
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Are you able to return the device after you've received the $500 gift card? Not trying to scam, asking a sincere question. Would also be able to give $500 gift card back

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Nov 22, 2025 03:55 AM
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Y_azNov 22, 2025 03:55 AM
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I cancelled the AT&T line BEFORE doing sim swap and now when I try to do it, it says they cannot because I cancelled within the 14 days. Will I ever be able to unlock now? It is paid off completely. Do I return the device to Walmart or wait and use on an AT&T line? Am I even able to return to WALMART if it's paid off completely?
Nov 22, 2025 03:56 AM
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StrongMeerkat8538Nov 22, 2025 03:56 AM
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Quote from Mahmoud1994 :
I ordered the phone on November 16 and it arrived today from AT&T. I paid it off three days ago and activated it today on AT&T. I then did a SIM swap with another unlocked iPhone. My first unlock request was denied, but when I tried again about two hours later, it was approved. Now I'm planning to cancel the line after four days and wait to see what the final bill looks like.
Thanks so much. I used sim swap again and it worked and then I used US mobile free port in trial and transferred for free. Really easy compared to chatting or calling ATT customer service who will give me headache before cancellation.
Nov 22, 2025 04:01 AM
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Roy167Nov 22, 2025 04:01 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
You can do eSIM swap to unlock, see my pinned post. Some has already done it successfully here.
How do you look up your pinned post? so many posts from you hard to see where it is
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Nov 22, 2025 04:04 AM
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tl215
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Nov 22, 2025 04:04 AM
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Quote from dato :
Could someone who bought the phone during Event 1 online comment on how soon they received their GC? Thanks!
Not soon

You can read term: https://www.walmart.com/cp/wirele...ns/3558588
Nov 22, 2025 04:04 AM
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Roy167Nov 22, 2025 04:04 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
You can port out to a cheap MVNO like tello etc. Verizon will send a final bill with rest of the phone price.
how would you port out you need transfer PIN, the phone has to be unlocked? correct?
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Nov 22, 2025 04:06 AM
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tl215
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Nov 22, 2025 04:06 AM
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Quote from Y_az :
Are you able to return the device after you've received the $500 gift card? Not trying to scam, asking a sincere question. Would also be able to give $500 gift card back
Read term

https://www.walmart.com/cp/wirele...ns/3558588
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Nov 22, 2025 04:10 AM
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tl215
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Nov 22, 2025 04:10 AM
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Quote from Y_az :
I cancelled the AT&T line BEFORE doing sim swap and now when I try to do it, it says they cannot because I cancelled within the 14 days. Will I ever be able to unlock now? It is paid off completely. Do I return the device to Walmart or wait and use on an AT&T line? Am I even able to return to WALMART if it's paid off completely?
ask ATT if they will unlock your paidoff phone
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Quote from Roy167 :
How do you look up your pinned post? so many posts from you hard to see where it is
use search

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