Store Coupon Policies: Walmart Ad Match Policy

 
Check out all the details on Walmart's Ad Match Policy.  I've also included some tips below.

Walmart will gladly match the price in the following types of ads:

• Buy one, get one free ads with a specified price (example: Buy one for $2.49, get one free (BOGO)).
• Competitor's ads that feature a specific item for a specified price.
• Preferred shopping card prices for specific items that are in a printed ad.
• For fresh produce and meat items when the price is offered in the same unit type (lb. for lb.; each for each)

Guidelines:

• We will match any local competitor's advertised price.
• We do not require customers to have the ad with them to honor a competitor's ad.
• There has been a lot of confusion on this.  Some cashiers will tell you that they need the ad in order to price match.  I called customer service about that and that is not correct and they don't plan to change this policy.  It is so important to have a copy of their ad matching policy with you.
• Items purchased must be identical to the ad (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc...)

Walmart will not match the price in the following types of competitor ads:

• Items that require a separate purchase to get the ad price (example: "Buy [item A] to get [item B] for $C")
• Items with no actual price that require a purchase to get free product (Example: "Buy both [items A & B] to get [item C] for free")
• Items that require a purchase to get a competitors' gift card (Example: "Buy [item A] to get a $B gift card")
• Buy one, get one free (BOGO) ads with no actual price given
• Going out of business or closeout prices
• Percentage off (Example: "All mascara, 40% off")
• Competitors' private label price promotions

Walmart will not honor:

• Ads when the actual price for items cannot be determined
• Internet pricing
• Misprinted ad prices of other retailers
• Competitor ads from outside of the store's local trade territory
• It is a store manager's discretion as to what defines a territory
• "Going out of business" sales or "close out" prices

Tips for using Walmart's Ad Match policy:

• Their policy states that you are not required to have your local ad with you, but please be sure you are giving the accurate price for the correct date.
• Don't tell them a price that is based on a percent off sale or B1G1 sale they wouldn't honor.  Be honest!
• It is helpful to the cashier to separate your items at checkout to what you are not price matching as those items that you are.
• Have your price match price ready to tell your cashier before they scan the item.
• Don't stand at the register figuring out which price you want to match the item to.  Have that figured out ahead of time.
• Enjoy your savings!

NOTE:  The policy only guarantees a price match on prices listed in competitor's ads.  It does not guarantee a price match to another store's regular price.  However, that is up to your local store's discretion.  They may or may not match that price for you.

I would definitely encourage you to print a copy of Walmart's ad match policy and have it with you when you shop.  After clicking on this link, you will see a link on the right side where you can download a copy of the policy.

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