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No, Walmart Does Not Price Match Amazon
Walmart discontinued all competitor price matching in 2020. This includes Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and every other retailer. If Amazon has a lower price, Walmart will not match it — no exceptions. Their only remaining price match is between Walmart.com and Walmart stores.
What Walmart Actually Price Matches (2026)
- ✓ Walmart.com price vs. in-store price (same channel match only)
- ✗ Amazon — not eligible
- ✗ Target — not eligible
- ✗ Best Buy — not eligible
- ✗ Any other competitor — not eligible
Why So Many People Think Walmart Price Matches Amazon
Walmart used to have one of the best price match programs in retail. The centerpiece was Savings Catcher — a feature in the Walmart app that automatically compared your entire Walmart receipt against local competitor ads. If any item was cheaper at a competitor like Amazon, Walmart sent you the difference as a Walmart gift card — automatically, without even having to ask.
Savings Catcher was discontinued in May 2019 after Walmart concluded that their everyday prices were already competitive enough that the program wasn't meaningfully differentiating them. In-store competitor matching fully ended in 2020.
Since the policy ended quietly and without major press coverage, many shoppers still try to use price matching at Walmart — only to be turned away by cashiers and customer service reps.
What To Do When Amazon Is Cheaper Than Walmart
Just buy from Amazon
If Amazon has a meaningfully lower price, buy from Amazon. Walmart won't match it — so there's no point waiting. Amazon Prime members get free 2-day shipping on most items.
Check Walmart.com vs. in-store prices
Walmart does match prices between its own channels. Check the item on Walmart.com — if it's cheaper online, show a Walmart store associate and they'll match the lower Walmart.com price in-store.
Try Best Buy for electronics — they do match Amazon
If the item is an electronic product, Best Buy is a better option. Best Buy officially price matches Amazon (when sold directly by Amazon), giving you the Amazon price in a physical retail environment.
Look for Walmart Rollback deals
Walmart frequently runs Rollback pricing on popular items. Check the Walmart app before assuming Walmart is more expensive — a Rollback might already bring the price in line with or below Amazon's price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Walmart price match Amazon?
No. Walmart does not price match Amazon or any other competitor. Walmart discontinued all competitor price matching in 2020. Their strategy is 'Everyday Low Prices' — the belief that they're already priced competitively without needing to match anyone.
Did Walmart ever price match Amazon?
Yes. Historically Walmart matched competitor prices including Amazon. They had a program called Savings Catcher that automatically compared your Walmart receipt prices to local competitor ads and refunded the difference as a Walmart gift card. Savings Catcher was discontinued in 2019, and all competitor price matching ended in 2020.
What does Walmart still price match?
Walmart will match prices between its own channels — if Walmart.com has a lower price than your local Walmart store, the store will match it. That's the only form of price matching still available at Walmart in 2026. No competitor prices, including Amazon, are matched.
What if Amazon is significantly cheaper than Walmart?
Buy from Amazon. Walmart won't match it. Alternatively, check if Walmart has a Rollback deal on the item that narrows the gap. You can also try using the Walmart app to see if the online price is lower than the in-store price — Walmart stores will match Walmart.com prices.
Does Amazon price match Walmart?
Amazon doesn't have a traditional price match policy. Amazon's prices are dynamic and algorithm-driven — they often match or beat competitor prices automatically. If Amazon is cheaper, just buy from Amazon. If Walmart is cheaper, note that no store will match Walmart since Walmart doesn't price match competitors.
Are there any stores that price match Amazon?
Yes! Best Buy officially price matches Amazon (items sold directly by Amazon). Home Depot and Lowe's also match Amazon for online purchases. Target used to match Amazon but stopped in July 2025. For electronics specifically, Best Buy is the best option for Amazon price matching.