Target Vs. Walmart: Which Store Has The Better Price Matching Policy?

Price matching could benefit you in a number of ways. To start with the obvious, it will help you to always get the best deal, no matter where you shop. Further, it could also make shopping much more convenient, as you won't have to take trips to multiple stores in order to get the best deals, notes Prisync. Perhaps a retailer is quite far away from where you live, but another closer store sells the same items for a higher price. If so, you could price match to get the best deal while also saving money on gas.

When comparing Target's and Walmart's price matching policies, it's important to consider a number of factors. These include how much time they allow to adjust a price after something has been purchased, where it can be completed (in-store, online, or both), and which competitor's prices they will match. Further, you should also take into consideration how easy the process is overall. 

According to Walmart's website, you can only price-match a competitor online, not in-store. However, if you see that Walmart.com has a cheaper price than what's advertised in a physical location, this could be matched in person, as long as the item is identical and in stock. Further, if you've already purchased a product and want the price adjusted, you have a week after buying the item to complete this. They also limit this service to one item per person each day. And, if you want to price match an item in-store, a manager will have to approve it.

There are also a number of limitations to their policy. For instance, if you're price matching a competitor, it must be one of the 28 stores listed on the website, and it cannot be from a third party. They also don't accept price matches from other Walmart locations or products from a competitor that are part of a sale.

Price matching at Target is a bit different than at Walmart. For instance, they allow you to match competitors and their own websites, both in-store and online. To match a price in-store, you'll need either a printed or digital ad of the item you are wanting to match (not a photo or copy), as well as proof of purchase if the item has already been bought. Additionally, The Krazy Coupon Lady says that this process is usually quite simple: After showing the cashier a digital ad, they will often adjust the price immediately, with no manager required. And, instead of only a week, Target allows you to adjust the price on items up to two weeks after they are purchased. Similar to Walmart, Target has a list of 29 competitor stores and they never match from third-party sellers, items bought with a special offer or coupon, or products that are part of a competitor's sales.

Overall, it's quite clear that Target has a much better and easier-to-use policy, as they give you an extra week to adjust a lower price, allow you to price match competitors in physical stores, and are much more lenient.