: If you are an existing customer taking advantage of a promotional upgrade, you can buy the phone on your line. Keep your old phone active on your number, and give the physical new device to your recipient to activate on their own plan. ⭐ Featured Verizon Account Tool: Device Swapping
: The easiest way to gift an iPhone is to buy it unlocked directly from the Apple Store . The recipient can simply insert their Verizon SIM card or download their Verizon eSIM when they open it.
: You can visit a physical Verizon Store and ask a representative to help you set up the purchase as a gift without immediately activating it on your own line.
While buying a phone as a gift sounds straightforward, doing it through a carrier like Verizon requires navigating account access and line activations. 🎁 How to Buy a Verizon iPhone as a Gift