Do you dislike shopping at Walmart, but love their low prices? If you fall into this large (and growing) group of consumers this article is for you. What if I told you that you could stay out of Walmart altogether and still take advantage of their low prices? Well, by getting a price-match on Walmart prices, you can do exactly that. Here are all the popular retailers that will happily price match Walmart’s low prices.

3 Keys to Your Success:

Download the Walmart App

Download this app (iOS, Android) and use it to quickly see what Walmart is selling the item for, and if applicable, use that pricing information to get your price-match at one of the retailers listed below.

The app is very easy to use and lets you scan the item’s barcode and instantly shows the Walmart price.

While some retailers will want to see a printed Walmart ad showing the lower price, the majority will accept the price on the Walmart app, especially if you’re polite.

Save Time In-Store When Asking for a Price-Match

Many “on the floor” employees are either not equipped to give you a price match, or simply aren’t familiar with their own store’s policy.

This is why I always recommend heading straight to the customer service/relations desk, typically located in the front of the store.

These are the employees that can help you with your price match quickly and efficiently.

Save Those Receipts (Especially on Large Purchases)

Always hold on to your receipt as many of the retailers below will give you a Walmart price-match days, or even weeks, after your original purchase.

While it’s too time consuming to constantly check for a Walmart price drop on smaller purchases, it definitely makes sense on larger purchases like electronics, laptops, sporting goods, and home appliances.

Without your receipt in-hand, you’re going to be out-of-luck when trying to go back to the store to get your price adjustment.

All the Stores that Will Price Match Walmart:

Best Buy

The Best Buy Price Match Guarantee absolutely includes matching the price at your local Walmart.

Here is what you need to know.

• Update: The Walmart does NOT have to be within a 25-mile radius of your local Best Buy location in order to get a price-match. As a matter of fact, you do not even need to have a Walmart in your town to get a price match at Best Buy.
• The best way to show proof of the lower price is to bring in Walmart’s current ad, or show them the price on Walmart.com or their app via your phone.
• They reserve the right to call the local Walmart and verify the price independently.
• Product must be identical, and in-stock, in order to get the lower Walmart price.
• You cannot use a Best Buy coupon on top of a price match.

Cabela’s

Cabela’s recently instituted a solid price match policy and it absolutely includes Walmart.

• When getting an in-store price match, you must have a Walmart within 100 miles of the Cabela’s store you’re standing in.
• Show evidence of the lower price to a Cabela’s employee and they’ll verify that it’s in-stock at Walmart and identical.
• Item has to be the same brand, model, color, size, and quantity.
• Bonus: If you’re a Cabela’s Club Member they’ll even deduct another 5% off the lower Walmart price.

PRO TIP: BASS PRO SHOPS POLICY IS THE SAME AS CABELA’S

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s have the same ownership group and their price match policy is identical. So you can add Bass Pro Shops to your list of retailers that’ll price match Walmart as well.

Dick’s Sporting Goods

I was happy to see that Dick’s now has a price match policy in place and it includes Walmart. You no longer have to shop at Walmart for the lowest prices on sporting goods. Here is the skinny at Dick’s.

• The item must be identical, this includes the brand and model number.
• Just bring in the Walmart ad, or evidence on your smartphone, at the time of purchase and show it to a store associate.
• Exclusions: Rebates, coupons, bonus offers, gift card offers, clearance, including closeouts and used items, limited-quantity or out of stock items, prices advertised only as a percent off or dollar off, services or another retailer’s pricing error.
• Unlike their coupon offerings, I was happy to see that they don’t have a long list of brands which are excluded from a price match.

Home Depot

Here is how to get a Walmart price match at the Home Depot.

• Home Depot will price-match Walmart, but they won’t beat their price by 10% anymore.
• Show evidence of the lower Walmart price at the customer service desk at the front of the warehouse or call them at 800-466-3337.
• Item must be in-stock, and only works on the regular retail price at Walmart.
• Exclusions to be aware of:  Special orders, bid pricing, volume discounts, open-box merchandise, labor and installation, sales tax, rebate and free offers, typographical errors and online purchases.

JCPenney

Look to price match kitchen and home items at your local JCPenney as they have many of the same items as Walmart.

• JCPenney will match Walmart pricing on identical items. This is defined as the same brand, style, color, quantity, size, model number, weight, etc.
• Bring in a print-out or advertisement showing the lower Walmart price. Smartphone versions may also be used but will be independently verified before they give you the lower price.
• Exclusions: Sephora, Salon, Optical, Portrait or Custom Decorating.

Kohl’s

Kohl’s will gladly match Walmart pricing on specific items.

Here are the details.

• Kohl’s will only match the in-store pricing at Walmart. They will not match Walmart.com.
• Item must be identical to the product sold at Kohl’s.
• Unfortunately, there is a long list of exclusions. Big ones include Nike, Levi’s, Acer, Netgear, Canon, Samsung, and Fitbit.
• Always check out our Kohl’s coupons as well and try to stack one on top of your purchase.

Lowe’s Home Improvement

The Lowe’s price-match policy is quite similar to The Home Depot’s. Here are the details.

• Just bring in evidence of the lower Walmart price via their ad or from your smartphone.
• Not only will Lowe’s beat Walmart’s price, but they’ll beat it by a cool 10%.
• They limit the number of items in your purchase that you can get a price-match on to what they term “reasonable quantities”.
• If you have any questions about the vagueness of “reasonable quantities” you should call and speak to them directly at 1-877-465-6937.
• Exclusions: Installation labor, closeout pricing, special order, discontinued, clearance, liquidation or damaged items.

Michaels

Buried deep on the Michaels Terms and Condition page is their in-store price match policy which includes Walmart. Here’s what you need to know to make it happen.

• While you traditional think of Joann, Hobby Lobby, and AC Moore when price matching at Michaels, Walmart does indeed have many identical products worth price-matching.
• Simply present a Walmart ad or evidence of a lower Walmart price via a mobile device to a store associate.
• The lower price must be available at your local Walmart location and not solely available at Walmart.com.
• Exclusions include “Online Only” specials and private label brands. If they turn down your price match, use a Michaels coupon (in-store and online) to get comparable savings.

Office Depot

Once you understand the Office Depot price match policy, you’ll never troll the crowded aisles at Walmart again shopping for office supplies.

Here are the instructions to make it happen.

• The item being price-matched must be identical, in-stock, and brand new.
• Bring in evidence of the lower Walmart price via a printed advertisement, printed in-store signage, receipt of item purchased, picture of in-store signage or online offer from mobile device.
• They also give you 14 days after your Office Depot purchase to get a price adjustment if you find that Walmart has undercut the price you originally paid.
• Exclusions: Service plans, computer services, or other services which include delivery, copy and custom printing, installation, and extended warranties.

Petco

When shopping for pet food and supplies, be sure you’re getting Walmart pricing at your local Petco. Here is how their policy works.

• While kinda vague on their website, Petco will gladly match Walmart and Walmart.com pricing on identical items.
• As long as there is a Walmart within a “reasonable” distance, Petco will honor their lower price.

PetSmart

When shopping for pet food and supplies, keep in mind that PetSmart absolutely will price match Walmart.

Here’s how their policy currently works.

• Product must be identical and in-stock at both Walmart and PetSmart, they won’t price match Walmart.com.
• If the Walmart price is a clearance or liquidation price they will NOT match it.
• Just approach any PetSmart employee and they’ll show you what to do to get the lower Walmart price verified.
• This works great for dog and cat food especially as both retailers sell a number of the same top brands.

Staples

Staples will also price match Walmart, plus throw in a cool little bonus.

• If you find a new and identical item that they sell for less at Walmart, see an associate at the Staples customer service desk to get your price match.
• There was a time when Staples would actually beat Walmart prices by 10%, but unfortunately this went away.

Target

Target’s “Shop With Confidence” price match policy is definitely worth knowing if you’d rather shop at Target than Walmart.

Here is what you need to know.

• Take evidence of the lower Walmart price to the Guest Services desk at your local Target.
• Item must be identical, down to the size, color, and model number.
• They’ll then use their iPad to verify the lower price, the price must be available on the primary Walmart website.
• Also, keep your Target receipts as they’ll price match Walmart at any point within 14 days of your original purchase date.
• If you want a Target.com price match, they ask you to call them at 800-591-3869.

Tractor Supply Co.

Surprisingly, Walmart and Tractor Supply have many of the same tools, outdoor equipment, and ranch supplies so I was happy see that they price match Walmart.

• Tractor Supply not only price matches Walmart but pretty much every other retailer except eBay and Amazon 3rd party sellers.
• Item cannot be a Walmart clearance item, special order, or closeout special.
• Must also be in-stock and identical.
• Just show a TSC employee the cheaper Walmart price and they’ll hook ya up.
• Only works on TSC purchases made less than 30 days ago.

West Marine

I was happy to see that West Marine will price match Walmart, here are the details worth knowing.

• If you have a Walmart location within 50 miles of your local West Marine location, they’ll give you the lower Walmart price, even works on sale pricing which is unusual.
• Simply provide the Walmart address, item number, and base price of the item and they’ll independently verify the price.
• You can also call them at 1-800-BOATING to discuss your price match.
• From their website, “Price matching does not apply to online auctions, liquidation sales, refurbished or used merchandise, shipping charges, taxes, or promotions such as: mail-in offers, gift-with-purchase, financing offers, installation services, or typographical errors.”

Happy savings.

By Kyle James

Photo by Mike Mozart.

Kyle James( Owner/Founder )

I started Rather-Be-Shopping.com in 2000 and have become a consumer expert and advocate writing about out-of-the-box ways to save at stores like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco to name a few. I’ve been featured on FOX News, Good Morning America, and the NY Times talking about my savings tips. (Learn more)