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Yes, Best Buy Price Matches Amazon
Amazon is an official Best Buy qualified competitor. Best Buy will match the Amazon price on an identical item — same model, color, and condition — as long as it's sold and shipped directly by Amazon (not a third-party seller). You can request a match before buying or within 15 days of purchase.
Critical Rule: Must Be Sold by Amazon Itself
The #1 reason price match requests get rejected: the Amazon listing is from a third-party marketplace seller, not Amazon directly. Check that the listing says "Sold by Amazon" — if it says anything else, it won't qualify.
How to Price Match Amazon at Best Buy
Verify the Amazon listing says "Sold by Amazon"
On the Amazon product page, look for "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com" in the buy box. If it says a different seller name, even if "Fulfilled by Amazon," it won't count.
Confirm it's the same item (model number matters)
The item must be identical — same model number, color, configuration. Best Buy associates will compare model numbers, so have both listings visible at the same time.
Show the associate before checkout (or call within 15 days)
In-store: Pull up the Amazon page on your phone and show it before the cashier rings you up. Online: Chat with Best Buy or call 1-888-237-8289. Post-purchase: You have 15 days to claim.
The difference is refunded to your original payment
For post-purchase adjustments, refunds process back to your original payment method within 5–7 business days. For in-store, the match is applied immediately at checkout.
What Qualifies vs. What Doesn't
| Scenario | Qualifies? |
|---|---|
| Item sold and shipped by Amazon.com | ✅ Yes |
| Item sold by 3rd party, fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) | ❌ No |
| Amazon Lightning Deal (time-limited) | ❌ No |
| Amazon Prime-exclusive deal | ❌ Usually No |
| Amazon bundle not sold at Best Buy | ❌ No |
| Same model but open-box on Amazon | ❌ No |
| Amazon price found within 15 days of BB purchase | ✅ Yes |
| Amazon price lower than Best Buy pre-purchase | ✅ Yes |
Why Does Best Buy Price Match Amazon?
Best Buy has long faced the "showrooming" problem — customers come into stores to see and touch products, then order the same thing on Amazon for less. Best Buy's price match policy is a direct defense against this: if you can get the Amazon price at Best Buy, there's no reason to leave empty-handed.
Best Buy officially lists Amazon alongside Walmart, Target, Costco, Apple, and a dozen other retailers as qualified competitors. Amazon is probably the most frequently used price match source at Best Buy — electronics shoppers almost always check Amazon first.
The 15-day window means you don't have to obsessively check prices before buying. If Amazon drops the price within two weeks of your purchase, you're still covered.
🎄 Holiday Price Match Extended
During the holiday season, Best Buy extends its price match period. For items bought between early November and mid-December, the return and price match window typically extends through late January. Check the Best Buy website for exact dates each year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Best Buy price match Amazon?
Yes. Best Buy officially lists Amazon as a qualified competitor. They will match an Amazon price on an identical item (same model, color, condition) as long as the item is sold and shipped directly by Amazon — not by a third-party marketplace seller. You can request a match before purchase or within 15 days of buying.
Does Best Buy price match Amazon marketplace sellers?
No. The item must be 'sold and shipped by Amazon' — not by a third-party seller on Amazon's marketplace. If the listing says 'Sold by [Third Party] and Fulfilled by Amazon' it does not qualify. Only items where Amazon itself is the seller count.
How long do I have to request a Best Buy price match after buying?
You have 15 days from your purchase date to request a price adjustment at Best Buy. If you find a lower Amazon price within that window, contact Best Buy customer service or visit a store with proof of the lower price.
How do I actually get Best Buy to price match Amazon?
In-store: Show a sales associate the Amazon product page on your phone (or a printout) before checkout. The associate verifies the price and applies the match immediately. Online: Chat or call Best Buy customer service at 1-888-237-8289. Post-purchase: Visit the store or call within 15 days with your receipt and the Amazon listing.
Are there items Best Buy won't price match from Amazon?
Yes. Best Buy excludes open-box items, clearance products, bundle deals not offered on Amazon, items with free gift card promotions, and limited-time flash sales. The Amazon listing must show the item in stock. Amazon's 'Lightning Deals' typically don't qualify since they're time-limited.
Does Best Buy match Amazon Prime prices?
Generally, yes — if the Prime price is the publicly listed Amazon price. However, if the discount is exclusively tied to a Prime membership (like a Prime-only deal), Best Buy may not match it since the price isn't available to all shoppers.