Want to Check Your Walmart Gift Card Balance? Here Are Two Quick and Easy Methods

Melanie Yates
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Whether you've just received a Walmart gift card as a birthday gift or you've recently dug up one from the back of a drawer, it can feel like an awesome score because there are so many ways to use it. It's a good idea to know how to check a Walmart gift card balance, so you can plan your purchases strategically the next time you shop at the superstore.

Do you want to stock up on basics like cereal and moisturizer? Or splurge on a cool tech gadget like a mini laptop? As frequent Walmart shoppers already know, you can find all these products and way, way more in stores and online.

There are two ways to check your Walmart gift card balance, and they're both super easy. If you need a quick refresher on how to check a Walmart gift card balance, read on!

How to Check a Walmart Gift Card Balance Online

  1. Go to Walmart's "Check Gift Card Balance"page.

  2. If you have a physical gift card, Locate the 16-digit card number and PIN on the back (you may need to scratch off the silver coating to reveal this). If you have an e-gift card, you can find these in your confirmation email.

  3. Type these numbers into their respective fields on the page and click "Check Balance." Your card's remaining balance should appear on the next page.

How to Check a Walmart Gift Card Balance Over the Phone

  1. Locate the 16-digit card number and PIN on the back of your physical card or in your e-gift card confirmation email. You'll want to have these numbers handy before you dial.

  2. Call Walmart Gift Cards at 1-(888)-537-5503. From here, you can check your gift card status, balance, or transaction history.

  3. Make your selection as instructed by the automated voice messaging system and prepare to type your 16-digit card number and PIN when asked.

Where Can You Buy Walmart Gift Cards?

Physical Walmart gift cards are available in Walmart or Sam's Club stores, but you can buy physical and e-gift cards on Walmart's website.

You can also buy Walmart e-gift cards through PayPal.

Finally, just in case your instinct is to search on Amazon, know that Walmart does not sell its gift cards through Amazon, nor does Amazon sell its gift cards at Walmart. Just thought we'd save you a few clicks!

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