Know the rules. 12 major retailers compared — who matches, who doesn't, and how to get the lowest price.
| Store | Has Policy | Online | In-Store | Time Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart | At time of purchase | |||
| Target | 14 days after purchase | |||
| Best Buy | 15 days after purchase (Totaltech: 60 days) | |||
| Home Depot | At time of purchase | |||
| Lowe's | At time of purchase | |||
| Amazon | N/A | |||
| Costco | 30 days after purchase | |||
| Staples | 14 days after purchase | |||
| Bed Bath & Beyond (Overstock) | At time of purchase | |||
| Dick's Sporting Goods | At time of purchase | |||
| Nordstrom | At time of purchase + price adjustments | |||
| Petco | At time of purchase |
Walmart matches prices from select online retailers. In-store, they match Walmart.com prices. Use the Walmart app to scan items and check for lower prices.
Target matches prices from select competitors and Target.com. If the price drops within 14 days of purchase, bring your receipt for an adjustment. Target Circle members get additional price protection.
Best Buy matches prices from Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. Totaltech members get extended 60-day price match window and Best Buy will proactively refund the difference.
Home Depot matches prices from local competitors and major online retailers. They'll beat the competitor's price by 10% on identical in-stock items.
Lowe's matches prices from local competitors. Bring proof of the lower price (ad, website, photo). They match identical items that are in stock at the competitor.
Amazon does NOT have a formal price match policy. However, if you buy an item and the price drops within the return window, you can return and rebuy. Amazon TVs have a 30-day price guarantee during select periods.
Costco doesn't match competitor prices, but they will adjust if their own price drops within 30 days of your purchase. Bring your receipt to the membership desk for a price adjustment.
Staples matches prices from select competitors including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Office Depot. They also match their own online prices in-store.
Now operating as Overstock.com, they offer price matching on identical items from select competitors. Contact customer service with proof of the lower price.
Dick's matches prices from select competitors on identical items. Bring proof of the lower price to the store or contact customer service for online orders.
Nordstrom will match a competitor's current price on identical items. They also offer price adjustments if an item goes on sale within their return window.
Petco matches prices from select competitors including Chewy, Amazon, and PetSmart on identical items. Show proof of the lower price at checkout.
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