Verizon is literally giving away FREE $200 gift cards when you switch — here's how to claim yours

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Verizon had a pretty rough start to 2026, but the Big Three carrier is trying to make it right by offering a particularly awesome deal for new customers. For a limited time, make the switch with a new smartphone purchase and any unlimited plan and Verizon will give you a free $200 gift card, just for kicks. 

The best part is that this deal can be combined with other offers, which means you could pair this free $200 gift card with one of the many other deals that Verizon is currently offering, including that promotion that gets you four Galaxy S25s and four lines for only $25/month per line

New Customer Offer: switch to Verizon and get a free $200 gift card with any smartphone purchase
FREE $200 gift card

New Customer Offer: switch to Verizon and get a free $200 gift card with any smartphone purchase

Switch to Verizon with a new smartphone purchase and a new line on myPlan and the legendary carrier will hook you up with a $200 gift card to spend on its site. The deal can be combined with other offers, plus you can get free overnight shipping on new devices for a limited time.

If this deal sounds familiar, it's because Verizon was running the same promotion a few weeks ago. Who knows why the carrier decided to bring it back, but if you missed it last time, now's your chance to make things right. 

All of Verizon's unlimited plans will land you the free $200 gift card, including the entry-level Unlimited Welcome plan. This phone plan comes with unlimited talk, text, and data, plus you get a three-year price guarantee, coverage in Mexico and Canada, and the ability to mix and match additional perks for as little as 10 bucks apiece. These à la carte add-ons include things like subscriptions to streaming services and unlimited cloud storage. 

The $200 gift card can only be used on Verizon's website, but the company store does offer plenty of devices, cases, and other accessories that you may not expect. You can even use that $200 gift card to pay down your wireless balance.

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Patrick Farmer
eCommerce Editor

After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child. 

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