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Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, Walmart, and others
Publication: The Verge
Author: Sheena Vasani
Source published: 09/11/2026, 15:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 09/11/2026, 15:20:19 UTC
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Briefings
This briefing summarizes price-matching policies for Best Buy, Walmart, and Apple as of November 2026. Best Buy offers a price match guarantee for identical new products at qualifying competitors, excluding Thursday through Monday before Thanksgiving. Walmart does not price-match competitors but matches identical items sold at Walmart.com if in stock online, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and special event prices. Apple has no official price-matching policy, though it may reduce prices. Key dates include Best Buy's extended holiday window through January 15, 2027, and Walmart's 14-day price adjustment window.
Key points
- Best Buy's Price Match Guarantee applies to identical new products at qualifying competitors, excluding items sold Thursday through Monday before Thanksgiving.
- Walmart does not price-match competitors but matches identical items sold at Walmart.com if in stock online, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and special event prices.
Context
Retailers offer price-matching policies to prevent customers from shopping elsewhere, though policies vary significantly. Best Buy extends its holiday window through January 15, 2027, while Walmart's policy excludes remote locations and special events. Apple has no official policy, though it may reduce prices. These policies are critical for consumers during Black Friday and Cyber Monday periods.
Limitations
Policies exclude third-party sellers, clearance items, and membership-exclusive discounts. Walmart excludes remote locations and special events; Best Buy excludes Thursday-Monday pre-Thanksgiving items. Apple has no official policy. Some retailers require specific documentation like receipts or photos for price matches.
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