Walmart eGift cards arrive by email and can be spent at Walmart stores, on walmart.com and in the Walmart app. Here’s how to use yours and check what’s left.
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How to use a Walmart eGift card online
The easiest way is to save it to your Walmart account:
- Sign in at walmart.com or in the Walmart app.
- Go to your Account and open Wallet (or Gift Cards).
- Choose Add gift card and enter the card number and PIN from your email.
- At checkout, select the gift card as your payment method. If the order is more than the balance, add another payment method for the rest.
Once the card is in your wallet, you don’t need to dig out the email again.
How to use a Walmart eGift card in store
You have a few options at the register:
- Show the barcode from the eGift email on your phone, or print the email and bring it.
- Use Walmart Pay in the app: if the card is saved in your Walmart account wallet, you can pay at checkout using the app’s scan-to-pay feature.
- Tell the cashier you’re paying with an eGift card if the barcode won’t scan; they can usually enter the number manually.
How to check your Walmart eGift card balance
- In your account: saved gift cards show their balance in your Walmart account wallet.
- Online: use the gift card balance page on walmart.com with the card number and PIN.
- In store: ask a cashier or the customer service desk.
- On your receipt: the remaining balance is printed after each purchase.
Walmart eGift card vs. other eGift cards sold at Walmart
Walmart also sells eGift cards for other brands (restaurants, streaming, gaming and more). Those are not Walmart gift cards and must be used with the brand they’re for. Check their balance on that brand’s website.
Walmart eGift card scams to watch for
Walmart and the FTC warn about scams where someone asks you to buy gift cards, including Walmart eGift cards, and send them the numbers. Common stories include:
- “Your Social Security number has been suspended” or “You owe the IRS.”
- “Your grandson is in jail and needs bail money.”
- “You’ve won a prize – pay a fee with gift cards to claim it.”
- “We overpaid you – refund us with a gift card.”
No legitimate government agency, utility or business will ask you to pay with gift cards. If you’ve sent gift card numbers to a scammer, contact Walmart’s customer care right away and report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
FAQ
Do Walmart eGift cards expire?
Walmart gift cards don’t have an expiration date. Check the terms in your email for details.
Can I use a Walmart eGift card at Sam’s Club?
Sam’s Club is owned by Walmart but runs its own gift card program. Acceptance rules can change, so ask at your Sam’s Club before relying on a Walmart card there.
Can I transfer my Walmart eGift card balance to someone else?
You can forward the eGift email to someone you trust before it’s added to an account. Once it’s in your wallet, it’s tied to your account.