Over the years, Walmart has slowly eroded their price matching policy. First, they removed it from 500 stores, replacing it with the Walmart Savings Catcher App (kinda like how they slowly phased out Walmart Layaway and replaced it with Affirm).
And in 2019, Walmart ultimately got rid of the Savings Catcher App altogether, claiming they had the lowest prices in so many cases that there was no further need for an in-store price matching policy.
While the Walmart price match policy is pretty much a shell of its former self, it can still save you some money if you find a lower price on Walmart.com for the same exact item in store, as I'll explain. And if all else fails, you can always leverage the Walmart return policy to get your money back.
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Does Walmart price match?
Walmart will only price match their own Walmart.com prices under certain circumstances. If you find an item cheaper on Walmart.com, you can claim a price match in your local Walmart store if it's the same exact item — and as long as it's in stock and sold by Walmart (not a third-party marketplace seller).
This means that in stores, Walmart will NOT price match:
Competitors.
Other Walmart or Neighborhood Market stores.
Walmart Marketplace sellers on Walmart.com.
Items purchased from Walmart.com that later go down in price.
Special event pricing (Rollback Deals, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, etc.).
If you’re shopping online, Walmart.com will no longer price match other retailers as of June 8, 2023 (the last time their Price Match Policy was updated). But more on that in a minute.
TIP: If you live in Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico, you won’t be able to request a price match of items sold on Walmart.com.
How do you get Walmart to price match?
If you see something in store that’s cheaper online on Walmart.com, ask the cashier at the register or an employee at the customer service desk for a price match. They may or may not need to run the transaction by a supervisor.
Keep in mind that the item has to be in stock at the Walmart store and on Walmart.com — so no rain checks. The item must also be identical, including color, quantity, and model number.
According to their price match policy fine print, you can only claim one price match per day, which is a restriction you don’t see with most other retailers.
KCL TIP: If you're placing an order with Walmart curbside pickup or Walmart grocery delivery and the price on an item drops before your order is packed (or picked up), you'll automatically be charged the lower price.
Does Walmart price match their online prices?
Yes, if you're shopping in store, Walmart will match prices from Walmart.com — as long as they’re not from third-party Marketplace sellers.
What are the exclusions to the Walmart price match policy?
You won’t be able to price match at all if you live in Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.
Other exclusions to the Walmart price matching policy include:
Percentage-off offers. (Example: “15% off”)
Dollar-off offers. (Example: “$20 off”)
Bundle offers.
Rebates, coupons, and mail-in offers.
Financing offers.
Prices that require a minimum quantity purchase.
Special hour/flash/limited quantity or other special event offers.
Used or refurbished items.
Lower prices that are a result of pickup discounts.
Does Walmart price match during Black Friday?
No. Neither Walmart stores nor Walmart.com will price match during the holiday pricing bonanza. That means even Walmart Cyber Monday and Walmart Black Friday sales are ineligible for price matching.
Does Walmart have a price adjustment policy?
No, Walmart does not have a price adjustment policy for purchases you've already made. The price match must be claimed at the time you make the purchase.
Their policy fine print includes this caveat:
"We do not offer any price matching for ... prices for items previously purchased on Walmart.com that have since decreased in price."
Common Questions About Walmart Price Match
Does Walmart price match Amazon?
No, Walmart will not price match Amazon, even if you’re shopping on Walmart.com. They also won’t honor Amazon prices in store.
Does Walmart price match Target?
Walmart.com will not price match Target.com, and physical Walmart locations will not match Target prices either.
The other way around works, though, as Target will price match Walmart. In fact, you might be better off buying the item at Target, especially if you’re a Target Circle Card holder. The Target price match policy allows you to claim the price match plus 5% off if you have a Target Circle Card.
Does Walmart price match other Walmart stores?
No, your local Walmart will not price match another Walmart location.
Does Walmart price match Walmart Marketplace?
No. You have to be careful when browsing Walmart.com. Some items may be sold by third parties or “Marketplace” sellers. Walmart won’t match these prices. They’ll only match prices for items sold and shipped by Walmart directly.
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