If you’re shopping at Walmart, you’re already saving yourself money. The big box store prides itself on providing customers the chance to “Save money. Live better.” But there are a few ways you can save even more money at Walmart. From purchasing a Walmart+ membership to opening a Walmart MoneyCard, you could be saving more than you previously imagined.
So, what are you waiting for? Put on your frugal thinking cap and take a look at how to save even more money on already low-priced groceries, clothes, toiletries and more. Your bank account can thank us later.
Every Way to Save Money at Walmart
1. Download the Walmart app to find deals
You can save money in various ways with the Walmart app. Upon downloading it for free, you’ll be required to enter some personal information before you start shopping.
From there, you can start by perusing the weekly ad to browse any current deals and discounts. You can access coupons, and the app will send you personalized ones based on your shopping habits. You can also search for specific rollback items and check the Savings Spotlight for any promotions. And if you save credit or debit cards, you can use Walmart Pay for one-touch payments.
Benefits:
- No fee to download or join the app
- Search discounted Rollback items
- Access any available coupons
- Receive personalized coupons
Requirements:
- Must use download the app
- Must create a Walmart account (with email or phone number) to sign in
Best For: Flexible shoppers who can wait for a sale, to buy exactly what they want.
Download the app on Google Play or the Apple Store.
2. Sign up for the Walmart MoneyCard
The Walmart MoneyCard is a debit card that rewards you for shopping at Walmart. You can earn up to 3% cash back shopping online, 2% cash back at Walmart gas stations and 1% cash back at Walmart stores. Opening a card also enters you into weekly giveaways and gets you free cash deposits.
The card also offers up to $200 in overdraft protection and early direct deposit (allowing you to get paid up to two days early!). So, if you’re a frequent shopper, this could seriously save you money.
Benefits:
- Earns you cash back for shopping on Walmart’s website, filling up at Walmart gas stations or buying in-store
- Enters you into weekly giveaways
- Free cash deposits
- Overdraft protection
- Early direct deposit
Requirements:
- Enter basic personal and contact information
- A valid ID
- A SSN (or equivalent)
Best For: Frequent Walmart shoppers.
Sign up for the Walmart MoneyCard here.
3. Gas discounts, free delivery and more through the Walmart+ program
Walmart+ is a membership program that offers a wide range of benefits. You’ll get free delivery for online orders, discounted gas, Paramount+ access and early access to special sales and promotions. Generally, it costs $98 per year, but sometimes there are promotions offering it at a lower price.
New members can access a free 30-day trial. And there’s no credit check or impact to your existing government benefits to verify eligibility. All you’ll need to do is pick your plan and start shopping.
Benefits:
- Free delivery
- Cheap gas
- Paramount+
- Special sale access
Requirements:
- Quick verification process
- Annual payment (usually $98 but currently running a promotion for $49 per year)
Best For: Those who shop both in-store and online; those who use Walmart fuel stations and those who like to hunt for deals.
Signup for Walmart+ here.
4. Peruse Walmart Rollbacks
Walmart Rollbacks refer to limited-time price reductions on certain items in-store and online. If you’re shopping in-person, rollback items are usually marked with signs that show the previous higher price and new lower prices. Meanwhile, if you’re shopping online, you can simply click “Rollbacks” to see what’s temporarily on sale.
These items are not discontinued, like clearance items are. Instead, Walmart’s Rollback initiative is part of the store’s “everyday low prices” motto. In a few days, said items may go back to their normal, higher price.
Benefits:
- Temporary price reductions
- Items aren’t being discontinued
- You can take advantage of Rollbacks in-store and online
Requirements:
- Check out the Rollbacks online and in stores
Best For: Flexible shoppers who can hop on a sale when it arises; eager deal hunters.
Check out Walmart’s Rollbacks here.
5. Shop the clearance aisle
Walmart has a massive clearance aisle, containing discontinued items at marked-down prices. You can shop the clearance section in-store and online. But if you find something on clearance, you’ll want to buy it ASAP, since the product may not be there next time.
Benefits:
- Clearance items are priced extremely low
- They are available in-store and online
Requirements:
- Check out the clearance section online and in-store
Best For: Shoppers who like to hunt for deals online and in-store.
Shop Walmart Clearance here.
6. Check Walmart Restored
Walmart Restored offers refurbished and renewed technology at discounted rates. Everything is given a close inspection by approved suppliers; and everything comes with a warranty.
Benefits:
- Sustainably gives devices longer lifespans
- Devices come at a discounted rate
Requirements:
- Select any item that has the “Walmart Restored” label
Best For: Shoppers who want discounted, like-new technology.
Shop Walmart Restored here.
7. College students get 50% off Walmart+
College and grad students can get a 50% off discount on Walmart+ memberships. All you need to do is find out if you qualify, and select your discounted plan (whether you pick a monthly or annual plan is entirely up to you). Like the regular plan, you’ll get 30 days free, before you’re officially charged at half the price.
Benefits:
- Free delivery
- Cheap gas
- Paramount+
- Special sale access
- All the benefits at half the price
Requirements:
- Quick verification process to make sure you’re actually a student and eligible
- Annual or monthly payment (regular annual membership is $98, so $49 per year for students)
Best For: College and grad school students who shop both in-store and online; use Walmart fuel stations and bargain hunters.
Enroll for Walmart+ as a college or grad student here.
8. Use the free 30-day Walmart+ trial for single big ticket purchases
If you aren’t entirely sure regarding the benefits of Walmart+, you should enroll in the 30-day trial for big-ticket purchases. If you want something delivered, or if there are big upcoming sales, it’s a great way to reap the benefits without actually having to pay for a full month or year.
Benefits:
- 30 free days of Walmart+
- Free delivery
- Cheap gas
- Paramount+
- Special sale access
Requirements:
- Quick verification process
- After 30 days, you’ll be charged for a monthly or annual plan
Best For: Ordering delivery; using Walmart fuel stations and bargain-hunting.
Signup for your 30-day free trial of Walmart+ here.
9. Amex gives you free Walmart+
Amex Platinum card holders can get a free Walmart+ membership. It’s only applicable to the Walmart+ base monthly plan. But you’ll be able to reap the benefits of Walmart+, as explained above, for no extra charge.
Benefits:
- Free Walmart+ membership
- Free delivery
- Cheap gas
- Paramount+
- Special sale access
Requirements:
- Eligibility with American Express
Check your eligibility with American Express for Walmart+ here.
10. Walmart+ Assist
Those who qualify for government assistance of SNAP, WIC, Medicaid and more can get 50% off a Walmart+ membership.
All you need to do is verify your eligibility, which doesn’t include a credit check and won’t impact your government benefits. Then, you’ll discounted plan, which will cost either $6.47 per month or $49 per year.
Benefits:
- Half off Walmart+ memberships
- Free delivery
- Cheap gas
- Paramount+
- Special sale access
Requirements:
- Quick verification process to ensure you qualify for the discount
- Annual or monthly payment ($6.47 per month or $49 per year)
Best For: Anyone who qualifies for government benefits; shops at Walmart; uses Walmart fuel stations and bargain hunters.
Enroll for Walmart+ as someone who qualifies for government benefits here.
11. Free Walmart+ with Straight Talk
If you’re a customer of Straight Talk, which is a prepaid wireless service, you also get access to Walmart+ for free with select plans. You get all the benefits of Walmart+, but you don’t need to pay a monthly or annual membership fee.
Benefits:
- Free Walmart+ membership
- Free delivery
- Cheap gas
- Paramount+
- Special sale access
Requirements:
- Quick verification process to ensure you qualify for the discount
Best For: Select Straight Talk plan members who shop at Walmart; use Walmart fuel stations and shop sales.
Enroll for Walmart+ with Straight Talk here.
12. Price Matching
Walmart’s price matching policies differ between Walmart stores and online. For items purchased in-store, the company matches the price of the same item from its website. However, there are limitations.
First off, the customer must inform the person at the register at checkout. Next, the item must match its size and model (and must be in-stock). Some price matching transactions may also require a supervisor, and quantities are limited in New Mexico. Price match of items sold online aren’t available in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
Competitors, special event sales and third-party sellers aren’t matched. And the store manager has the final say on any price match. So this policy may vary.
Benefits:
- If you see a cheaper price online or in-store, you can get a discount
Requirements:
- Policies vary
- Customer must inform the associate at checkout
- Item must match make and model, and must be in-stock
- May require a supervisor
- Depends on what state you’re in
- Manager has the final say
Best For: Making sure you’re getting the same price in-store as online.
More information about price matching here.
