Best Times to Buy: Shopping Hacks for Walmart
Walmart’s famous “Rollback” deals are a favorite for budget-conscious shoppers who love a good discount. But, did you know you can save even more at Walmart’s cavernous stores and massive website?
Try these 10 hacks for maximum savings at Walmart.
1. Save big bucks on Walmart’s generic products
Walmart might offer great prices on brand-name products, but you can save even more when you choose the giant retailer’s own products. Walmart’s brands, like Great Value, are famously bargain-priced for quality that’s generally usually very comparable to brand-name products.
2. Save on delivery with Walmart+
Walmart now offers free delivery in as little as three hours on orders of $35 and over. And with 2,000+ items listed online, you can get virtually anything on the site, from grocery products to dry goods and so much more. Monthly memberships are only $12.95+tax, which you might find more worthwhile than similar services.
3. Look out for number 1s
Get the best deals at Walmart by checking the prices carefully. Original prices on items at Walmart will end in a seven. When the retailer starts discounting items, the price will end in a five. But it’s not over yet. When prices are slashed even more, they’ll end in a one. That’s the final markdown price.
4. Locate items quickly
Walmart stores are enormous and it can be challenging to find the items you need. Use store maps on the Walmart app to find your items quickly. The app will tell you exactly which aisle to visit for finding your items.
5. Shop early in the day
Some Walmarts will restock throughout the day, but there are many that will fill the shelves overnight. Shopping early in the day will help you snag the best deals while discounts are still available.
6. Compare prices in-store versus online for price match
Sometimes, the prices you’ll find on items at brick-and-mortar Walmart stores will be higher than those you’ll find online at Walmart.com. If you show an employee the cheaper item found online, though, they’ll be happy to match the price while you’re in-store. Just be sure the two items are of identical size, color, quantity, model and brand.
7. Save big on prescriptions
Walmart offers fabulous prices on a massive array of products, but it really shines at prescription savings. You can get a 30-day supply of generic medications at Walmart for just $4. If you take a specific medication regularly, save even more with a 90-day supply for only $10. No insurance is necessary to score these awesome deals.
8. Save money on gas at Walmart
Costco may be famous for offering savings on gas, but Walmart isn’t too shabby in this area either. The retail giant partners with Murphy USA, Murphy Express and Sam’s Club to offer savings on gasoline. With a Walmart+ membership, you’ll save five cents per gallon at every Walmart, Murphy USA and Murphy Express gas station.
9. Use the Walmart app to scan your groceries for quick checkout
Shopping on the Walmart app can help you check out super-quickly. Just scan the barcode of each item you put into your cart and you’ll be ready to pay the total without additional scanning at checkout. Then, you can bypass the lines and head for the exit.
10. Sign up for Ibotta for even more savings
This cashback app allows you to earn money back on your online and in-store purchases at Walmart. You’ll need to upload your receipt to the app to earn your money, but the process is quick and simple. And money back in your pocket is always a big win!
Use these hacks to save even more money shopping at Walmart.