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Yes, Best Buy Price Matches Walmart
Walmart is explicitly listed as a Best Buy qualified competitor. Best Buy will match Walmart's price on an identical item — same model, color, and condition — whether from a Walmart store or Walmart.com. Request the match before buying or within 15 days of your purchase.
Watch Out for Walmart Marketplace Sellers
Just like Amazon, Walmart's website hosts third-party sellers. If the listing says "Sold by [Third Party]" instead of "Sold by Walmart.com," it won't qualify. Only items where Walmart is the actual seller count toward a Best Buy price match.
How to Price Match Walmart at Best Buy
Verify the listing says "Sold by Walmart.com"
On the Walmart product page, look at the seller badge. It must say "Sold by Walmart.com" — not a third-party merchant name. This is the single most common reason price match requests get denied.
Match the model number exactly
Pull up both the Best Buy and Walmart listings side by side. The model number must be identical. Walmart occasionally sells similar-but-not-identical versions (different bundles, colors, or regional SKUs) — these won't qualify.
Show the associate before checkout
In-store: Show the Walmart listing on your phone before the cashier scans your item. Post-purchase: You have 15 days to return with your Best Buy receipt and proof of the Walmart price. Online: Chat on BestBuy.com or call 1-888-237-8289.
Confirm the item is in stock at Walmart
Best Buy requires the competitor's item to be currently in stock. If Walmart is out of stock or showing "Out of Stock" on the listing, Best Buy may deny the match. Take your screenshot while the item is showing as available.
What Best Buy Will and Won't Match from Walmart
| Walmart Scenario | Best Buy Matches? |
|---|---|
| Item sold by Walmart.com (in stock) | ✅ Yes |
| Same model at a physical Walmart store | ✅ Yes (with proof) |
| Item sold by Walmart Marketplace seller | ❌ No |
| Walmart Rollback deal (temporary markdown) | ❌ No |
| Walmart clearance item | ❌ No |
| Walmart bundle deal (different SKU) | ❌ No |
| Price found within 15 days of Best Buy purchase | ✅ Yes |
| Walmart open-box or refurbished item | ❌ No |
Why Best Buy Price Matches Walmart
Walmart is one of the largest electronics retailers in the US and a direct competitor to Best Buy on everything from TVs and laptops to smart home devices and gaming gear. Best Buy's price match policy explicitly names Walmart to prevent customers from walking out to drive across town for a lower price.
Notably, the reverse is not true: Walmart stopped price matching competitors in 2020. If you find a lower price at Best Buy on something sold at Walmart, you'll need to buy it from Best Buy directly — Walmart won't match it.
Best Buy's 15-day price adjustment window gives you a useful buffer after purchase. Electronics prices fluctuate frequently, especially around sales events. If Walmart drops their price within two weeks of your Best Buy purchase, you can still capture that savings.
🎄 Holiday Season Extended Window
During the holiday season (typically early November through mid-December purchases), Best Buy extends its price match window to run through late January. This is especially valuable during Black Friday and Cyber Monday when both Walmart and Best Buy have aggressive pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Best Buy price match Walmart?
Yes. Walmart is on Best Buy's official qualified competitors list. Best Buy will match Walmart's price on an identical in-stock item — same model number, color, and condition — whether from a Walmart store or Walmart.com. You can request the match before purchase or within 15 days after buying.
Does Best Buy match Walmart.com prices?
Yes, as long as the item is sold by Walmart itself and not by a Walmart Marketplace third-party seller. Check that the listing says 'Sold by Walmart.com' — items sold by other merchants through Walmart's platform do not qualify for Best Buy's price match.
Does Best Buy match Walmart's in-store price?
Yes. If a Walmart store near you has the identical item for less, you can show an associate the Walmart.com price or a screenshot of the in-store price. Best Buy will match it if the item is in stock at Walmart and all other conditions are met.
How do I request a Best Buy price match on a Walmart price?
In-store: Show a Best Buy associate the Walmart product page or price on your phone before checkout. Online: Use Best Buy's chat or call 1-888-237-8289. Post-purchase: Return to the store within 15 days with your receipt and proof of the lower Walmart price.
Does Walmart price match Best Buy?
No. Walmart discontinued its price match guarantee for competitor prices in 2020. Walmart no longer matches any outside retailer's price in-store or online. If Best Buy has a lower price on an item you want, you'd need to buy directly from Best Buy.
Are there exclusions to Best Buy's Walmart price match?
Yes. Best Buy excludes Walmart clearance items, rollback deals that aren't the regular retail price, open-box products, Walmart bundle deals not sold identically at Best Buy, limited-time flash sales, and items sold by third-party Walmart Marketplace sellers. The item must be identical and in stock at Walmart at the time of the request.