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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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.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 23, 2025 10:02 AM
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FuschiaCircle8833Nov 23, 2025 10:02 AM
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For the ATT deal, are you all paying for one month of service when you cancel it within 14 days or no?
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Nov 23, 2025 01:28 PM
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Nov 23, 2025 01:28 PM
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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!
Keywords: installment activation

Here is term:

Walmart Gift Card Offer Details: Walmart Gift Offer available for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile purchases. Requires installment activation of eligible phone on either AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile payment plan.
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Nov 23, 2025 01:28 PM
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Nov 23, 2025 01:28 PM
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Quote from FuschiaCircle8833 :
For the ATT deal, are you all paying for one month of service when you cancel it within 14 days or no?
Cancel within 3 days
Nov 23, 2025 01:40 PM
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CraftyThunderNov 23, 2025 01:40 PM
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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 received mine within 5 mins of activation.
Nov 23, 2025 02:26 PM
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Roy167Nov 23, 2025 02:26 PM
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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 was in the situation, you wont be getting the GC because you paid off full without installment plan at least till you receive the GC. Walmart wont take it back, you need to call ATT and have them return the phone, can take few tries etc that is if you want to return otherwise take it in without GC. That's why leaving some miniscule amount to be paid off works. Like people have been leaving about $1 instead of paying it full.
Nov 23, 2025 02:35 PM
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smileygNov 23, 2025 02:35 PM
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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.
Quote from Roy167 :
I was in the situation, you wont be getting the GC because you paid off full without installment plan at least till you receive the GC. Walmart wont take it back, you need to call ATT and have them return the phone, can take few tries etc that is if you want to return otherwise take it in without GC. That's why leaving some miniscule amount to be paid off works. Like people have been leaving about $1 instead of paying it full.
Looks like this is an important point and should be in wiki. you learn something everyday!
Nov 23, 2025 03:01 PM
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Roy167Nov 23, 2025 03:01 PM
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Quote from smileyg :
Looks like this is an important point and should be in wiki. you learn something everyday!
Yes I learnt it hard way. I was excited when I could pay it all off in store, knowing people were having difficulty payig afterwards, l thought I would come home, activate and then cancel. easy peazy right? not so fast. My phone was unlocked the same day to my astonishment but then NO GC. that was the kicker.

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Nov 23, 2025 03:35 PM
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smileygNov 23, 2025 03:35 PM
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Quote from Roy167 :
Yes I learnt it hard way. I was excited when I could pay it all off in store, knowing people were having difficulty payig afterwards, l thought I would come home, activate and then cancel. easy peazy right? not so fast. My phone was unlocked the same day to my astonishment but then NO GC. that was the kicker.
Hope you were able to resolve it.

Btw, for those who cancelled, you can check whether your charges have been waived or whther there are any pending charges still by going here:
https://login.verizonwireless.com...tart?goto=

It is likely that it might take a couple of attempts to make sure that charges are removed even though you have been promised that is been take care of.
Nov 23, 2025 05:48 PM
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ghoshsubhrajitNov 23, 2025 05:48 PM
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Is the deal still active and can get the GC at walmart in store?
Nov 23, 2025 05:52 PM
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GerpaxNov 23, 2025 05:52 PM
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Quote from Roy167 :
I was in the situation, you wont be getting the GC because you paid off full without installment plan at least till you receive the GC. Walmart wont take it back, you need to call ATT and have them return the phone, can take few tries etc that is if you want to return otherwise take it in without GC. That's why leaving some miniscule amount to be paid off works. Like people have been leaving about $1 instead of paying it full.
why is this not in the WIKI? So you must not pay off phone to get the Walmart GC?
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Nov 23, 2025 05:57 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
You can get only one activation fee voided as it's an one time courtesy
Thanks I got $45.67 fees waived. Only owe $8.10 (11/16-11/19) even I ported out on 11/17

Credit Activation Fee / Service Establishment Fee-Waiver Nov 23, 2025
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Nov 23, 2025 06:07 PM
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Nov 23, 2025 06:07 PM
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Quote from voodoo_chile :
why is this not in the WIKI? So you must not pay off phone to get the Walmart GC?
Keywords: installment activation

Here is term:

Walmart Gift Card Offer Details: Walmart Gift Offer available for AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile purchases. Requires installment activation of eligible phone on either AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile payment plan.
Nov 23, 2025 06:16 PM
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smileygNov 23, 2025 06:16 PM
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Quote from voodoo_chile :
why is this not in the WIKI? So you must not pay off phone to get the Walmart GC?
I dont think it is "not payoff phone". It is dont payoff fully when purchasing the phone. Atleast leave 1 dollar out so that the installment plan can be activated.
Last edited by smileyg November 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM.
Nov 23, 2025 07:01 PM
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GerpaxNov 23, 2025 07:01 PM
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Quote from smileyg :
I dont think it is "not payoff phone". It is dont payoff fully when purchasing the phone. Atleast leave 1 dollar out so that the installment plan can be activated.
Or for those with online purchase, payoff the phone AFTER you activate the phone under the installment plan.

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WistfulfirNov 23, 2025 07:02 PM
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Is this deal available in store on November 23rd?
When called in to the store, they said yes but the website T&C says otherwise

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