Walmart Savings Intelligence

Q: Does Walmart offer free shipping without Walmart+?

Yes. Non-members receive free standard, next-day, and 2-day shipping on eligible Walmart-fulfilled items with a $35 order minimum. Below $35, standard shipping fees apply. Most Marketplace seller items are not eligible for this threshold-based free shipping, even if the cart total exceeds $35.

Q: What does Walmart+ include and is it worth it?

Walmart+ ($98/year or $12.95/month) includes free next-day and 2-day shipping with no order minimum, free same-day grocery delivery on $35+ orders, 10 cents per gallon off at 13,000+ fuel stations (Murphy USA, Exxon, Mobil, and Walmart fuel centers), a free Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium subscription, Scan & Go in-store checkout, and 5-hour early access to all major sale events. For households that order groceries twice a week, free delivery savings alone (~$900/year) make the $98 annual fee pay for itself within about six weeks.

Q: What is a Walmart Rollback and how long do they last?

A Rollback is Walmart's signature temporary price reduction on a specific item — no coupon, code, or membership is required. Rollbacks require the item to have existing sales history at Walmart and can last anywhere from a few weeks up to 90 days (occasionally up to 6 months depending on vendor contributions and inventory levels). At any given time, Walmart runs over 7,000 active Rollbacks across its catalog. After a Rollback ends, the item either returns to its regular price, receives a further price cut, or moves to clearance.

Q: Does Walmart price match Amazon or other competitors?

No. Walmart does not match competitor prices from Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Costco, or any other retailer — either in-store or online. The only narrow exception is that in-store shoppers can ask an associate to match the identical item's current price on Walmart.com. Promotional prices, Rollbacks, clearance, and Black Friday deals are excluded even from this limited match. Walmart's strategy is to keep prices permanently low rather than react to competitors.

Q: How does Walmart's clearance markdown system work?

Walmart clearance moves through stages: items typically start at 25–30% off, progress to 50% off in weeks 2–3, drop to 70–75% off in weeks 4–5, and can reach 90%+ off at final markdown (usually around week 6+). Prices ending in .00 or .01 signal the final clearance floor. The Walmart app's barcode scan feature often reveals system prices lower than the shelf tag — a tactic known as 'hidden clearance.' Thursdays are frequently cited as the best day for clothing markdowns.

Q: Can I stack Walmart Cash offers with Rollbacks and my credit card?

Yes — these three layers are fully compatible online. Navigate to a product on Rollback, clip any available Walmart Cash offer on the product page, then pay with the OnePay CashRewards card (5% back at Walmart for Walmart+ members). The Rollback price applies at checkout, the OnePay card earns cashback in real time, and Walmart Cash posts to your account within a few days for a future purchase. One caveat: in-store, using a paper manufacturer coupon on the same item as a Walmart Cash offer forfeits the Walmart Cash for that transaction — the paper coupon takes priority.

Q: What is Walmart+ early access and how does it work for Black Friday?

Paid Walmart+ members receive 5 hours of early online access to every major Walmart sale event — including Black Friday Deals Event 1, Black Friday Deals Event 2, and Cyber Monday. In 2025, for example, Black Friday Event 1 (Nov. 14–16) opened to Walmart+ members online starting at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET on November 13, a full 5 hours before the general public. Free trial members are excluded — only paid monthly or annual subscribers receive early access. In-store Black Friday shopping opens to all customers at 6 AM local time.

Q: How do Walmart+ fuel savings work?

Walmart+ members save 10 cents per gallon at Walmart fuel stations, Murphy USA locations, and participating Exxon and Mobil stations — totaling 13,000+ locations nationwide. Members in Alabama and Oklahoma save 5 cents per gallon due to state regulatory differences. Sam's Club fuel centers offer member pricing as a separate benefit. During Walmart+ Week (annually in late April – early May), boosted savings can reach 50 cents per gallon at Exxon and Mobil stations. To redeem, enter your phone number or scan your Walmart+ membership at the pump.

Coupons & Promo Types

All the ways to save at Walmart. Each promo type can often be combined — see the Stacking Tips section.

Current Active Offers

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Walmart+ Try 30 days of Walmart+ for $1 — then $12.95/month or $98/year Limited-time promotion
Rollback 7,000+ active Rollbacks site-wide — no membership required Ongoing
OnePay Card 5% back at Walmart with the OnePay CashRewards card (Walmart+ members) Ongoing

Return Policy

Walmart has one of the more generous return policies among major retailers. Most items qualify for the standard return window, with extended benefits available depending on your membership or payment method.

	Return Window	Return Shipping	Restocking Fee	Receipt Required	Final Sale Items
Standard	90 days for most items; 30 days for consumer electronics; 14 days for smartphones	Free in-store and curbside returns; Marketplace seller returns may vary	Walmart itself charges no restocking fee; Marketplace sellers may charge up to 20% on eligible items (luxury, freight, opened major appliances)	With receipt: full refund to original payment. Without receipt under $25: gift card at current price. Without receipt $25+: valid ID required or digital lookup via app	Gas-powered recreational vehicles, mounted/used tires, trading cards, video game download cards, prepaid gaming cards, software downloads, electronic game codes
Walmart+ Members	Same windows — plus Doorstep Returns (pickup driver retrieves item with no box or label required)	Free Doorstep Returns from home — no packaging or label needed; a driver picks up the item	No restocking fee on Walmart-fulfilled items; Marketplace seller fees still apply	Digital purchase history in app serves as proof of purchase — no physical receipt needed	Same exclusions — Walmart+ does not override Final Sale designations

Holiday Extension: Items purchased October 1 – December 31 are returnable through January 31 of the following year. Electronics still follow the 30-day (or 14-day for phones) window from purchase date, even during the holiday extension. Curbside returns are available at most stores — initiate in the Walmart app, drive up, and hand items directly to an associate with no packaging required.

Shipping & Delivery

Walmart offers multiple fulfillment options. Here's a breakdown of the shipping methods, costs, and delivery timeframes available.

Free Standard / 2-Day Shipping

$35 minimum

Non-members receive free next-day and 2-day shipping on eligible Walmart-fulfilled items with a $35 order minimum. Does not apply to most Marketplace seller items or freight shipments.

Walmart+ Free Shipping

Free with Walmart+ (no minimum)

Walmart+ members get free next-day and 2-day shipping with no order minimum on Walmart-fulfilled items. Covers the broadest selection of in-stock Walmart inventory online.

Same-Day Delivery

Free with Walmart+ ($35 min); $7.95–$9.95 otherwise

Walmart+ members get free same-day delivery on orders $35+. Under $35, members pay $2.95. Non-members pay $7.95–$9.95. Available from Walmart stores to most U.S. addresses.

Express Delivery (2-Hour)

$10 fee (all customers)

Two-hour delivery costs an additional $10 for all customers — including Walmart+ members. This $10 fee is not waived by membership. Best used for true emergencies; standard same-day is usually fast enough for most orders.

Free Store Pickup

Free, no minimum

Free curbside and in-store pickup with no order minimum at most Walmart locations. No pickup discount is currently offered. Orders placed before 4 PM are typically ready same day. Receive notification via Walmart app, text, or email.

InHome Delivery (Add-On)

Walmart+ add-on subscription

Unattended delivery directly to your kitchen, garage refrigerator, or front door — driver uses a one-time smart access code. Tips and per-delivery fees are included. Requires the InHome add-on beyond standard Walmart+ membership.

Loyalty Program

Walmart's loyalty program is free to join and provides personalized deals, exclusive perks, and additional savings opportunities. Combining the loyalty program with other discount types is one of the most effective ways to save.

Walmart+ Free Trial

Free (30 days) or $1 intro offer

Full Walmart+ benefits for 30 days at no cost
Current promotion: 30 days for $1 (invite-only, subject to expiration)
Requires credit card; cancel before trial ends to avoid charge
Standard free trial available to new members only
Best timed around Black Friday or Walmart+ Week for maximum deal access
Note: paid-member early access to sale events excludes free trial members

Walmart+ Monthly

$12.95/month

Free next-day and 2-day shipping on Walmart.com with no order minimum
Free same-day grocery and general merchandise delivery on orders $35+
10 cents per gallon off at 13,000+ Walmart, Murphy USA, Exxon, and Mobil stations
Paramount+ Essential OR Peacock Premium included (one at a time, switch every 90 days)
Scan & Go in-store checkout via smartphone
5-hour early access to all major online sale events (Black Friday, Holiday Deals, Cyber Monday)
Walmart+ member-exclusive Rollback pricing during sale events
Free flat tire repair at Walmart Auto Care Centers
24/7 licensed vet access via Pawp
25% off daily Burger King digital orders + free Whopper every 3 months
Free prescription delivery from Walmart Pharmacy

Best Value

Walmart+ Annual

$98/year (~$8.17/mo)

Full suite of Walmart+ benefits — identical to Monthly plan
Saves $57.40 per year versus monthly billing ($155.40/year)
Paramount+ Essential ($60/year retail value) included — partially offsets annual cost alone
Student rate available: $49/year for eligible college students
Walmart+ Assist rate: $49/year or $6.47/month for qualifying government assistance recipients
OnePay CashRewards card earns 5% back at Walmart (vs. 3% without Walmart+)
Best value when combined with weekly grocery delivery and OnePay card cashback

Stacking Tips

Combine multiple discount types in a single transaction. These are the most effective stacking combinations at Walmart.

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The Rollback + Rewards Stack

Active Rollback price (10–50% off) + Walmart Cash offer clipped in-app (varies per product) + OnePay CashRewards card — 5% back (with Walmart+)

Browse Walmart.com or the app and filter by Rollback. Clip any Walmart Cash offer available on the product detail page, then complete the purchase with the OnePay CashRewards card. All three layers stack: you receive the Rollback price at checkout, the OnePay card earns 5% back in real time, and Walmart Cash posts to your account within a few days for use on a future order.

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The Clearance + Portal Stack

Clearance pricing (up to 90% off) + Cashback portal (Rakuten, TopCashBack, or BeFrugal — 1–22.5% back) + OnePay CashRewards card — 5% back (with Walmart+)

Start your Walmart.com session by clicking through a cashback portal. Navigate to Clearance and filter by category. Clearance cannot stack with price match, but it layers freely with portal cashback and credit card rewards. On deeply discounted clearance items (70–90% off), adding 5% card cashback and portal cashback on top creates some of the best effective prices in retail.

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The Walmart+ Early Access Stack

Sale event pricing (Holiday Deals, Black Friday — up to 75% off) + Walmart+ 5-hour early access (grab items before they sell out) + OnePay card — 5% back + Cashback portal (start session through portal before accessing deal)

During Walmart's major sale events, Walmart+ members get a 5-hour head start online. Activate your cashback portal session first, then use your Walmart+ early access window to claim Flash Picks before stock runs out. Pay with the OnePay card for an additional 5% back. This combination works best on high-demand electronics, TVs, and kitchen appliances where inventory is thin and sellouts happen fast.

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The Grocery Delivery Stack

Walmart+ free same-day grocery delivery (saves $7.95–$9.95 per order) + Walmart Cash grocery offers clipped in-app + OnePay card — 5% back on groceries + 10 cents/gallon fuel savings on the drive to pick up anything you missed

For regular grocery shoppers, Walmart+ pays for itself almost entirely through free delivery alone. A household ordering groceries twice weekly saves roughly $900–$1,000/year in delivery fees versus non-member rates. Stack Walmart Cash manufacturer offers on staples, pay with the OnePay card for 5% back, and use the fuel discount on every fill-up. The annual $98 membership cost is effectively free — and then some — within 3–4 months of regular use.

Price Match Policy

Walmart's price match guarantee lets you claim a lower price from qualifying competitors — both at the time of purchase and up to 14 days after. Knowing the rules can save you from overpaying on big-ticket items.

No Competitor Price Matching

Walmart does not match prices from Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Costco, or any other retailer — either in-store or online. The policy was formally last updated June 8, 2023.

Walmart.com vs. Walmart Store Match

The one narrow exception: in-store shoppers can ask a store associate to match the identical item's current price on Walmart.com. This must be requested at time of purchase and is limited to one match per item per day.

Everyday Low Price Philosophy

Walmart's strategy is to permanently price items as low as possible rather than run promotions and then match competitors. Rollbacks and Special Buys are the mechanism for price reductions, not reactive price matching.

Qualifying Competitors

Exclusions

No competitor price matching of any kind (Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Costco, etc.)
No post-purchase price adjustments based on competitor pricing
No price matching for third-party Marketplace sellers on Walmart.com
Rollbacks, clearance, Black Friday, and other promotional prices are excluded from any match
Bundle offers, rebates, gift card promotions, and financing deals cannot be matched
Flash/limited-time/special event pricing is excluded
Used, refurbished, or open-box items cannot be matched
Not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico for Walmart.com-to-store matches

If a Walmart item's price drops after your purchase and you're within the return window, return the item in-store or curbside and repurchase it at the new lower price. For Walmart+ members, the Doorstep Return option makes this especially low-effort for online orders.

Clearance & Markdown Schedule

Walmart follows a predictable markdown cadence that savvy shoppers can use to time purchases. Understanding how clearance works lets you decide whether to buy now or wait for a deeper cut.

Markdown Progression

25–30%

Initial Clearance

New clearance items typically appear in the first 1–5 days of the month. Items move from regular shelving to clearance endcaps. Best selection — full range of sizes and colors still available. Prices ending in .95 or .90 signal this stage.

50%

Second Markdown

Reached roughly in weeks 2–3. The sweet spot for most shoppers — meaningful discount with reasonable selection remaining. Popular sizes and colors begin to thin out. Prices often end in .00 or .85 here.

70–75%

Third Markdown

Weeks 4–5. Inventory is sparse. Expect broken size runs in apparel and limited options in home and electronics. Worth a sweep if you're flexible on size or color. Prices ending in .01 start appearing.

90%+

Final Clearance

Week 6 and beyond. Prices ending in .00 or .01 are the definitive signal you've hit the floor — the lowest price before liquidation. After this stage, unsold items are returned to vendors, donated, or sent to liquidators.

Department Schedule

Apparel & Clothing

Thursdays

Thursday is the most widely cited best day for clothing markdowns in-store. New clearance tags on apparel typically appear Thursday morning. End-of-season clearance (winter in January, summer in August) reaches 70–90% off.

Electronics & Appliances

Mondays

Electronics clearance appears when models are refreshed or overstock needs to clear. Major appliances and TVs hit clearance ahead of new model year launches (typically late summer and fall).

Grocery & Consumables

Daily

Grocery clearance is ongoing — look for items approaching sell-by dates or seasonal food nearing end of season. Markdowns are typically 25–50% and move quickly. Check the clearance rack in each grocery aisle.

Toys & Sporting Goods

Tuesdays

Toy clearance peaks after Christmas (January) and in June–July. Outdoor and seasonal sporting goods clear in late August. Post-Halloween (Nov. 1) sees costumes and candy drop 50% immediately.

Home & Garden

Mondays

Seasonal home and garden items (patio furniture, grills, outdoor decor) clear in late August and September. Holiday decor starts at 50% off Dec. 26 and can reach 90% by early January.

Baby & Kids

Thursdays

Baby gear clearance follows product cycle refreshes — car seats, strollers, and furniture clear when new models arrive. September's Baby Days Sale features 35–70% off across baby categories.

Tag Color Guide

Yellow Clearance Tag

Standard Walmart clearance sticker. The original price is shown at top; the clearance price at bottom. Note how many times the tag has been marked down — shown in small print on the tag's top-right corner.

Price ends in .00 or .01

The definitive signal of a final markdown floor. Prices ending in .00 or .01 are the absolute lowest the item will go before it leaves the store. If you want it, buy it now.

Rollback Tag (not clearance)

Red Rollback tags are temporary price reductions on regular inventory — not clearance. The item will return to its regular price when the Rollback ends, so these don't follow the clearance markdown progression.

Use the Walmart app's barcode scan feature on any in-store clearance item to reveal the system price — which is often lower than the printed shelf tag. This 'hidden clearance' phenomenon is one of Walmart's best-kept secrets. Always scan before assuming you know the real price, especially in apparel and home goods.

Promo Calendar

Monthly breakdown of Walmart's biggest promotions and sales events. Highlighted months are the best times to shop.

Jan

After-Christmas Clearance — 50% off Dec. 26, 75% off Jan. 1, up to 90% off Jan. 6–8Super Bowl TV Sales — 85" TVs at near-record lows

Feb

Presidents' Day Sale (electronics, appliances, furniture)Valentine's Day deals (gifts, candy, flowers)

Mar

Spring home & garden deals launchOngoing Rollbacks on seasonal items

Apr

Easter deals (candy, baskets, clothing)Walmart+ Week preview promotions begin

May

Walmart+ Week (~late April – early May) — boosted fuel savings, member-exclusive dealsMemorial Day Sale (grills, patio furniture, outdoor gear — 20–50% off)

Jun

Father's Day Sale (tools, electronics, outdoor gear)Summer Savings event launches (outdoor, sporting goods)Toy Clearance begins

Jul

Independence Day / July 4th dealsBack-to-School Sale begins (mid-July) — supplies under $1, backpacks from $6Summer apparel and outdoor furniture clearance deepens

Aug

Back-to-School peak week — electronics, dorm essentials, clothingLate August: Back-to-School clearance on remaining supplies

Sep

Baby Days Sale — 35–70% off baby gear, strollers, car seats, furniture (all month)Labor Day deals on appliances and home goods

Oct

Holiday Deals Event (~Oct. 7–12) — up to 75% off TVs, cookware, appliancesWalmart+ members: 5-hour early online access to Holiday Deals EventHalloween costume and decor deals

Nov

Black Friday Deals Event 1 (~Nov. 14–16) — Walmart+ early access starts Nov. 13Black Friday Deals Event 2 (~Nov. 25–27 online; Nov. 28–30 in-store)Stores open 6 AM on Black Friday (Nov. 28) for all shoppers

Dec

Cyber Monday (~Dec. 1) — Walmart+ early access begins Nov. 30 at 5 PM ETExtended holiday deals through mid-DecemberDec. 26: After-Christmas Clearance begins at 50% off

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Walmart offer free shipping without Walmart+?

What does Walmart+ include and is it worth it?

What is a Walmart Rollback and how long do they last?

Does Walmart price match Amazon or other competitors?

How does Walmart's clearance markdown system work?

Can I stack Walmart Cash offers with Rollbacks and my credit card?

What is Walmart+ early access and how does it work for Black Friday?

How do Walmart+ fuel savings work?

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Walmart

Coupons & Promo Types

Rollbacks

Clearance

Walmart Cash Offers

Special Buys

Flash Picks

Walmart+ Week Deals

Current Active Offers

Return Policy

Shipping & Delivery

Free Standard / 2-Day Shipping

Walmart+ Free Shipping

Same-Day Delivery

Express Delivery (2-Hour)

Free Store Pickup

InHome Delivery (Add-On)

Loyalty Program

Walmart+ Free Trial

Walmart+ Monthly

Walmart+ Annual

Stacking Tips

The Rollback + Rewards Stack

The Clearance + Portal Stack

The Walmart+ Early Access Stack

The Grocery Delivery Stack

Price Match Policy

No Competitor Price Matching

Walmart.com vs. Walmart Store Match

Everyday Low Price Philosophy

Qualifying Competitors

Exclusions

Clearance & Markdown Schedule

Markdown Progression

Initial Clearance

Second Markdown

Third Markdown

Final Clearance

Department Schedule

Apparel & Clothing

Electronics & Appliances

Grocery & Consumables

Toys & Sporting Goods

Home & Garden

Baby & Kids

Tag Color Guide

Promo Calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

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