Activate Verizon service after purchasing Apple Watch

From the Apple website for the Watch SE;

Buy an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular from Apple. Get $100 back from Verizon.

Tell me about the deal.

For a limited time, buy an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular directly from Apple and get a $100 Verizon Gift Card after you activate your new Apple Watch on an eligible new Verizon data plan.

How do I get it?

Buy an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular directly from Apple (pay in full or pay monthly with Apple Card Monthly Installments) and activate your new Apple Watch on a new smartwatch data plan, then complete the promotion application to rebate submission at vzw.com/myverizon (opens in a new window).

How will I receive the credit?

Once you’ve completed all steps and your eligibility has been processed, you’ll receive a $100 Verizon Gift Card within 8 weeks.*

How do I activate and choose a rate plan?

You can activate your Apple Watch and choose an eligible Verizon rate plan directly on your iPhone. Follow the link(opens in a new window) to learn how to activate your watch with Verizon.

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Verizon & T-Mobile have dropped the rebates.

https://www.idropnews.com/news/verizon-and-t-mobile-have-nixed-their-flawed-ipad-and-apple-watch-rebate-programs/176581/

I amazingly received my rebate today!! Was not very hopeful following various message boards, but did find a promo code on a reddit thread... I believe it was CONNECTED100. I hope others are successful as well.

After 45 minutes with Verizon, they agreed to give me a $100 credit since I do not qualify for the gift card. I will update if it does not appear on my next bill.

I filled it out probably at the beginning of dec, as I bought the watch on black friday... so it took at least a month to do it. but I believe the promotion was until the end of Dec... so hopefully you have already purchased and activated the watch on a new line?

Verizon just declined my rebate. They claim I needed to bring a number from another carrier in order to qualify. I set up a NEW number when I connected the watch. I feel like Verizon/Apple scammed me!

see if this still works. this is the link I found on reddit I think. https://www.yourdigitalrebatecenter.com/#!/

I’m having the same issue and can’t get a straight answer from Apple or Verizon as how to fill out or get access to the promotional application. How did you activate your cellular plan? I activated mine on the phone with Apple customer care holding my hand to make sure I wouldn’t screw anything up. What’s the deal???

Has anyone been successful with getting the Verizon rebate? I activated the data plan on my watch but don't have anything regarding the rebate. Verizon seems to be looking for a promo code. Anyone who can help?

Juliebun-

Where were did you use the promo code CONNECTED100? I am having a problem just even locating a link to claim. When I go to VZW.com/myverizon --> it just send my to my Verizon account page, which I don't see any links to claim the rebate?

I am having trouble with this too... there is no notification or promotion application anywhere that I can see.

Thank you, I'll try the link you provided. I had purchased and and activated it on Dec 10. I just couldn't find any information on how to submit for the rebate, nor has Verizon been able to help.

Same here. I have been a Verizon customer for YEARS. Where am I supposed to get a number from another carrier? The feeling of being scammed is mutual!

Same here. I have been a Verizon customer for YEARS. Where am I supposed to get a number from another carrier? The feeling of being scammed is mutual!

Ok I’ve had the exact same experience/scam! But at least I know it is possible to resolve it thanks to your hard work, so thank you for sharing.