If you’ve ever bought something at Best Buy only to see it cheaper somewhere else days later, you’re not out of luck — Best Buy has one of the more generous price match policies among major electronics retailers. Here’s exactly how it works, and how to combine it with a promo code for maximum savings.

What Is Best Buy’s Price Match Guarantee?

Best Buy will match the price of an identical, in-stock item sold by a list of qualifying retailers — including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other major competitors. This applies both online and in-store, so you don’t have to choose between convenience and getting the best price.

Which Retailers Qualify?

Best Buy typically matches:

  • Amazon.com (when Amazon is the seller, not third-party marketplace sellers)
  • Walmart.com
  • Target.com
  • Other local retail competitors with a physical storefront

It generally does not match prices from membership-based warehouse clubs (like Costco) or auction/marketplace sites like eBay.

How to Request a Price Match

In-store: Bring proof of the lower price (a printed ad, or the competitor’s website pulled up on your phone) to a register or the Customer Service desk before or at the time of purchase.

Online: Use Best Buy’s chat support or customer service line, and be ready to share a direct link to the lower-priced listing.

Can You Price Match After Buying?

Yes — Best Buy allows price match requests within a set return window after purchase, not just before you buy. If a price drops shortly after you bought an item, it’s worth checking whether you’re still eligible.

Combining Price Match With a Promo Code

Here’s the part most people miss: price matching brings the item’s price down to match a competitor, but it doesn’t prevent you from also applying a valid Best Buy promo code on top, provided the code doesn’t explicitly exclude price-matched items. Always check the code’s terms, but in many cases this combination is allowed — giving you two layers of savings on the same purchase.

What Doesn’t Qualify

  • Clearance and open-box items are typically excluded from price matching
  • Items during Best Buy’s own major sale events (Black Friday, etc.) are usually excluded, since they’re already at a promotional price
  • Bundled deals (item + free accessory) usually can’t be matched against a single-item price elsewhere

Bottom Line

Before buying anything at Best Buy, take 30 seconds to check Amazon, Walmart, and Target for the same item. If it’s cheaper, request a match — then check WantPromoCode.com for a current Best Buy coupon code to stack on top.