If you live anywhere near one of the roughly 10,000 Walmart stores in the world, you know they tend to already have great deals. Sometimes, you can save money at Walmart just by walking through the door. Any savvy shopper knows there are always other tips and tricks, though, and Walmart certainly has plenty.

Walmart is a one-stop shop for many people, as they can purchase groceries, household items, clothes, toys, and practically everything else all in one place. With so much available, saving is even more important. You'll get everything you need at the lowest price possible, all without heading to another location! Just follow these tips to become a master Walmart shopper and see for yourself.

Take Advantage of the Price Match Policy

Walmart has two different types of price-matching policies - one for in-store price-matching and another for online shopping.

If you're shopping in the store, you'll only be able to price match from the Walmart website. To that end, Walmart will only match its own online prices, not the prices of Marketplace sellers. In short, if you find an item for a lower online price on Walmart's site, with a Walmart price, they'll honor it. In the past, their price matching policy was more robust, but it's narrowed over the years.

However, there are still plenty of price-matching opportunities if you shop online! Their policy is different in that case, so price-matching online has more wiggle room. If you're shopping online, Walmart will match select retailers, including (but not limited to) the following.

  • Target
  • Amazon
  • Lowes
  • Best Buy
  • Petsmart
  • And more!

Buy Walmart Brands

Walmart's store brand, Great Value, carries nearly everything these days. From Great Value shredded cheese to Great Value paper towels and Great Value shampoo, there's practically nothing you can't find in its generic form. When you compare prices, you'll quickly realize that you can save as much as 50% on some of those items compared to name brands! Those are some seriously low prices for a brand that covers nearly everything on your shopping list.

Find Hidden Clearance Items

Practically every Walmart store has an aisle dedicated to clearance items, but your local store has more markdowns hidden all over the place. Sometimes, you can find them on end caps marked for clearance items or rolling carts set aside with signs. However, many Walmart stores have clearance items tucked onto the regular shelves. Keep an eye out for the bright yellow tag, especially after holidays or when a new season rolls around.

Cashback apps work for more than just Walmart, but they're certainly handy to have when you shop there. If you shop in the store and get a receipt, scan it into apps like Fetch Rewards or Checkout51. If you have an Ibotta account, you can link it to your web browser and applicable deals will display as you shop online. You'll have the option to add the deal and the item to your cart at the same time, making it easy to earn while you shop!

Coupons, Coupons, and More Coupons

Walmart's coupon policy is a bit more strict now than it once was. You won't be able to stack a lot of coupons together or double up, but you can use those manufacturer's coupons you've been saving. Walmart shoppers interested in saving money can sign up for coupons online, clip them from the newspaper, or print them off certain websites.

Buy Now and Pay Later

Once upon a time, Walmart offered layaway all year long. Then, it was reserved mostly for the holiday shopping season. As of 2021, Walmart removed layaway in most stores and replaced it with a partnership with Affirm, allowing customers to purchase items and pay for them over a designated period (depending on the cost of the purchase). If you're looking to grab a big ticket item or just have needs beyond what your bank account will cover in one trip, purchasing with Affirm is a great way to avoid blowing your budget!

Use Walmart+

Walmart+ is a monthly (or annual) subscription service launched in 2020. It comes with a whole host of benefits, including several that save you money. While it costs $12.95 per month (or a discounted rate of $98 per year), you'll recoup that minimal cost quickly thanks to free shipping, free delivery, discounts on gas, and even a free Paramount+ membership!

Buy Refurbished Electronics

Walmart has an extensive electronics department at most stores. They sell televisions, computers, tablets, video game systems, cell phones, and much more. What many people don't know is that they also offer refurbished items, meaning you can get that big screen you fell in love with for a discounted price. There's even a whole section of Walmart's website called "Walmart Restored" that lists their "expertly refurbished tech and appliances".

Between refurbished items and (online) price-matching with electronics giants like Best Buy, it's hard to beat Walmart's prices.

Use the Walmart App

The Walmart app is incredibly versatile. It houses everything from the weekly add to flash deals. Here are some of its best features.

  • Delivery and Pick-up - You can get all of your shopping done online and schedule your items for pickup or delivery - meaning you avoid all those impulse purchases near the checkout and save yourself some cash.
  • Store Map - If you prefer doing your shopping in person, the app features a store map. You'll be able to locate exactly what you're looking for in record time!
  • Price Scanner - The price scanner is another fantastic app feature, especially if you're hunting through clearance. Prices sometimes scan lower on the app than they show in stores, so you can scout out the best possible deals.

Get the Walmart Rewards Card

The Walmart Rewards Card is a Walmart credit card with a lot of extra benefits. You'll earn 5% cash back on purchases made on Walmart.com, 2% back on in-store purchases and at fuel stations, and 1% on everything else. You'll even get free delivery and pick-up! You can redeem rewards points for actual cash, gift cards, and travel, or use them to cover your online purchases from Walmart.

Conclusion

Whether you follow all the tips above or just select a few that work for you, you're certain to get the best deals possible at Walmart and begin saving money each time you shop.

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