Couponing 101 - Couponing at Walmart

Walmart used to be one of the top coupon friendly stores,  however, things are changing and they are becoming more strict with their policy.  Read Walmart's Coupon Policy here.  But, they still have some great potential for couponing.

Things to remember
1. Walmart will not accept a coupon if it does not scan, even if the product matches
2. B1G1 Free coupons printed at home must have a specified price
3. Walmart DOES allow overages, which can be applied to your basket purchase or given back as cash

Walmart accepts most Manufacturer coupons, as long as they meet the guidelines outlined in their coupon policy (always carry a copy with you).  Walmart does not have their own coupons, so couponing at Walmart is pretty straight forward.  One coupon per item.  Walmart will remain a great place to coupon because of their overage policy, as most stores do not allow overages or will adjust down the value of the coupon to match the price of the item.  With Walmart's Everyday Low Prices, it is pretty easy to find items you can get for free with coupons.

Walmart will accept Catalina coupons printed from other retailers as long as they state "Manufacturer Coupon".  They will also accept competitors coupons if the coupon meets these requirements: Has a specific item for a specified price (for example $2.99), Buy one, get one free (BOGO) coupons for items with a specified price and they have a valid expiration date.

Ibotta
Walmart works with Ibotta, so make sure to check your offers before your trip and see if you can match up any offers and coupons.  Walmart has some exclusive offers on Ibotta, which can only be redeemed at Walmart.  Check it out.

Ad Matching
Walmart does ad matching.  Remember to bring your ad with you.  Here are their guidelines:

We 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))
• Competitors' 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)

*The following are guidelines and limitations:

• 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.
• Items purchased must be identical to the ad (size, quantity, brand, flavor, color, etc.)

We do 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

We do not honor:

• Ads when the actual price for items cannot be determined
• Internet pricing
• Misprinted ad prices of other retailers
• "Going out of business" sales or "closeout" prices