Walmart is such a great place for low prices and hidden deals. And if you really want to stretch your budget and save even more, then these tips on how to save money at Walmart are your new best friend when shopping.
These Walmart hacks are great for taking advantage of extra savings, so make sure to take note so you can save money every time you visit the store.
Walmart Accepts Printable Internet Manufacturer Coupons
Manufacturer coupons are coupons issued by the product maker itself. So that means if you have a coupon for Colgate toothpaste that you got on their website or newsletter, and you print it out, Walmart will accept it. This is probably one of the simplest but most helpful Walmart shopping tips!
READ MORE FROM THE KRAZY COUPON LADYAvoid Buying Toiletries at Walmart
According to Passionate Penny Pincher, toiletries aren’t worth buying at Walmart.
And while this is something that this blogger has personally found to be true, I would see if this still holds true and check prices. Others have stated differently and it could depend on the area you live.
READ MORE FROM PASSIONATE PENNY PINCHERWalmart Accepts Their Competitor’s Coupons
As an update, this is no longer true. But if you’re still committed to saving, then here’s one of the best Walmart saving hacks to take note on.
Build your shopping list around Walmart’s rollback deals, Walmart+ events, and daily flash deals. Stacking temporary markdowns and membership services is a great way to save money every time!
READ MORE FROM THE KRAZY COUPON LADYBuy a Loaf of Bread for $1!
Even the essentials are getting expensive, but Walmart is still offering $1 loaves of bread. This is one of my favorite Walmart savings hacks; bread can be used in so many different recipes which makes is great to stock up on.
READ MORE FROM THE PENNY HOARDERKnow the Secret Markdown Codes
As an update, it looks like figuring out secret markdown codes on price tags is no longer an option. So instead, use the Walmart app’s price checker tool to see when there’s hidden clearance. It’s a simple way to still find clearance items and save money.
READ MORE FROM MOM DEALSGet Credit When an Item Drops in Price After You Buy It
If you’re creating a list of practical Walmart shopping tips, then definitely don’t skip this one!
One of the best things about Walmart is that they’ll refund you the difference for items that drop in price after you make purchase. Just make sure you take advantage of this deal within 30 days and have your receipt ready! Also, just know that this excludes any products that you bought on clearance.
READ MORE FROM THE KRAZY COUPON LADYGet Some Free Samples
Update: It looks like free food samples aren’t as common now at Walmart. It might still be a possibility in your area, but it’s not something to expect.
READ MORE FROM THE PENNY HOARDERAsk the Cashier to Pricematch
If you see a product that’s cheaper on Walmart.com than in the store, you can actually ask the cashier to price match. It’s a simple way to find sale items and save money on a weekly basis whether you’re buying groceries or home goods.
READ MORE FROM THE KRAZY COUPON LADYShop the Equate Brands
The Equate brand is Walmart’s brand, and according to this blogger, the ingredients for this moisturizer are the same as the name brand one. It’s like using a coupon or seeing a product marked down and on sale without the sale.
READ MORE FROM PASSIONATE PENNY PINCHERThe Register Might Beep if You Have a Coupon Overage!
Update: Walmart no longer gives money back on coupon overage.
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
I always buy discount old bread at Walmart- this is a good tip. It’s only worth the money if you finish what you buy before it spoils though 🙂