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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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
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  • 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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 23, 2025 12:52 AM
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Quote from aah255 :
Can someone please guide me. I bought the iPhone 16 Pro max from Instore on AT&T and he asked if I would like to fully pay off. So I did. Had to pay $1149+tax.

What steps do I need to do next ti get the phone unlocked. I have another unlocked iPhone with me. Thanks!
Follow the simswap to get it unlocked, see my pinned post
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Nov 23, 2025 12:53 AM
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Quote from deadfeet :
Out of curiosity, if one were to do all the steps for Verizon and hold off on doing the eSIM swap, would that be ill-advised? I'm looking to use these as Christmas gifts for family members that need an upgrade.
SIM swap is for ATT phones not Verizon. If you meant ATT, then for unlocking them you do have to open them up.
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Quote from ghoshsubhrajit :
Does the eSim transfer need an unlocked phone on ATT or any other network will work?
Does not matter, any unlocked phone or ATT locked phone will work.
Nov 23, 2025 12:57 AM
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Roy167Nov 23, 2025 12:57 AM
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Quote from DealMayhem :
Went to the store, they said just dial 611 from your new phone, it was quick and easy.
When I dial 611, it takes me to automated page that says pay device, when I click, says good news, your device is paid off & wont let me pay off. I think agent did something yesterday when I told him, I would like to pay the device so I can upgrade during Black Friday, he said he is going to roll the device payment with next months bill so I can go ahead and upgrade. Now it is marked as device is paid 100% & bill is not ready to pay till it comes out next month or so.

I'm just afriad to cancel the line at this time and then the phone wont unlock after 60 days. One of the agent told me there needs to be paid service for 30 days.

Did you cancel your line after paying off? how long you waited to pay off after activation?
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tl215
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Nov 23, 2025 01:38 AM
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Quote from nasru :
For those who got the VZ phone online, any DP on getting the gift card yet?
Please check the term
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Nov 23, 2025 01:57 AM
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Nov 23, 2025 01:57 AM
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Quote from Roy167 :
When I dial 611, it takes me to automated page that says pay device, when I click, says good news, your device is paid off & wont let me pay off. I think agent did something yesterday when I told him, I would like to pay the device so I can upgrade during Black Friday, he said he is going to roll the device payment with next months bill so I can go ahead and upgrade. Now it is marked as device is paid 100% & bill is not ready to pay till it comes out next month or so.

I'm just afriad to cancel the line at this time and then the phone wont unlock after 60 days. One of the agent told me there needs to be paid service for 30 days.

Did you cancel your line after paying off? how long you waited to pay off after activation?
You can always get an agent after dialing 611, they will answer your questions. You can also check your credit card charges to confirm it went through.
Nov 23, 2025 02:00 AM
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Roy167Nov 23, 2025 02:00 AM
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Quote from DealMayhem :
You can always get an agent after dialing 611, they will answer your questions. You can also check your credit card charges to confirm it went through.
It doesnt let me put my credit card etc. It just says your device is paid off and there is no credit card on file etc, when I chat the chatting agent says it is paid off and software will update in 3-4 days. I may just ask for the line disconnection, then whenever the bill updates it will have the device price only thing I'm afriad of is there shouldnt be anything like 30 days of paid service to unlock. otherwise why they say it will be eligible to be paid off by 12/22 which a month away.
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Quote from Roy167 :
It doesnt let me put my credit card etc. It just says your device is paid off and there is no credit card on file etc, when I chat the chatting agent says it is paid off and software will update in 3-4 days.
If you don't see the payoff charges on your credit card, then chat with a live agent.
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Roy167Nov 23, 2025 03:26 AM
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If you don't see the payoff charges on your credit card, then chat with a live agent.
I am having agent disconnect the line, hope it will unlock. The agent was saying 60 days of active line is needed in order to unlock.
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Nov 23, 2025 04:23 AM
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Quote from Roy167 :
I am having agent disconnect the line, hope it will unlock. The agent was saying 60 days of active line is needed in order to unlock.
Yes, once activated, it unlocks after 60 days by itself.
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aah255Nov 23, 2025 05:51 AM
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Quote from tl215 :
Did you get gift card after you paid off at store?
I just checked and I haven't received the gift card yet. Although the person at the store said I should get it in 10-15mins after the payment. I just received an email from At&t to setup my login for the App and the phone and my number show there.

Have I done anything wrong in the process?

Thanks!
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tuan360Nov 23, 2025 06:58 AM
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Quote from aah255 :
I just checked and I haven't received the gift card yet. Although the person at the store said I should get it in 10-15mins after the payment. I just received an email from At&t to setup my login for the App and the phone and my number show there.

Have I done anything wrong in the process?

Thanks!
I bought two iPhones 16 PM in store on different days. Received my gift cards within 5 mins after paying for phone. I put $1k down on first phone and used my $500 gift card for down payment on second phone. Your issue might be you paying phone off completely instead of installment plan.
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Y_azNov 23, 2025 07:49 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
You can contact ATT after 60 days as their policy is 60 days wait, not active account. But you might have to file FCC complaint at the end.
Called today and was able to get phone unlocked. Had to escalate to manager said I needed to unlock to have two eSIMs an it worked.

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Y_azNov 23, 2025 07:51 AM
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Quote from tl215 :
ask ATT if they will unlock your paidoff phone
I called and they unlocked it!!!

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