How to Activate Walmart Gift Card? 3 Walmart Gift Card Activation Methods – Walmart gift cards and eGift cards are basically as the name suggests Gift Cards that can be used to load in and buy gifts for your loved ones.
They are also known a Gift certificate which acts as a prepaid debit card and contains a specific amount of money available for use for a variety of different purchase anywhere.
But they are provided by certain mall and stores that can only be used at the particular store or chain that they allows.
Where Can I Use Walmart Gift Cards?
So, in this case, Walmart Gift cards can be used in Walmart stores (duh!), in any Sam’s Club store, Vudu.com in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and online at Walmart.com and Samsclub.com.
They can also be used at a Walmart or Sam’s Club gas stations.
Note: For Non Sam’s Club member when you use your gift card there, a 10% surcharge will be added on to any of the purchase.
In this guide, we will show you exactly how to activate your Walmart gift card and a few other things related to the subject.
First of all, to use the card, you have to activate the Gift Card. For this case, a Walmart Gift Card, you can activate in three different ways:
- Via phone,
- Online and
- Walmart store.
You can activate your card using any of the above 3 preferences, however you need three items to activate your Gift Card:
- ID number,
- Activation code and
- PIN.
Walmart Gift Card Activation for Under $250
Any electronic gift cards or gift cards that were part of a larger purchase of fewer than 25 cards and gift cards under $250 need not require to be activated.
Related read: How to Add Money to Cash App Card in Store at Walmart
So, basically it means if your Gift Card is less than $250, it doesn’t require you to activate the eGift cards, gift cards to start using them and start spending immediately.
Walmart Gift Card Activation for Over $250
However, if your gift cards is over $250 or cards that were part of a bulk purchase of more than 25 cards, they need to be activated before you can start using them.
For $250+ card, an email address is required from the buyer when the card was purchased. On that set email, you will receive an email with an activation link and the Activation instructions along with a password that will be required to activate the card.
This extra steps helps secure the Visa Gift Cards.
How to Activate Walmart Gift Cards by Phone
This Method is quite simple and you can get activated in a matter of seconds. Walmart has it’s unique toll free number that you can call to get your gift card activated.
If your Card Value is over $250, the number will be attached or included in the email from Walmart when you buy it or printed on the gift card itself.
As mentioned above, you need your ID number, activation code and PIN on the card to activate the gift card by phone.
If your card do not have PIN, not to worry as all cards do not have PIN numbers.
Keep your card near to you when you call the toll free activation number to easily get access to your necessary information such as the PIN, Number and Code.
You can either speak to a live customer service representative or follow the automated voice prompts to activate the Walmart gift card.
How to Activate Walmart Gift Cards Online
Launch your Phone or PC Web browser and copy paste the URL from the Activation Link sent to your email from Walmart. On the loaded web page, there will be spaces to fill. Enter the required ID number, activation code and PIN if requested.
Once you input the PIN, Number and the activation code and access your card, the Gift card will be automatically activated. This is an optional but you can also register your card for further protection against theft.
How to Activate Walmart Gift Cards At the Store
If you must leave your house, you can head to your nearest Walmart Store to activate your Walmart Gift Card.
If you have a regular plastic Gift card, your cashier can simply swipe it for you, or you can do it yourself and swipe the physical card at a regular checkout lane or self-checkout station at the payment step.
Once you buy the gift card, you can choose the amount that you want to be loaded onto the card. If you do so and loaded the amount, the gift card will be automatically activated once you make a purchase with the amount loaded onto the card.
Types of Walmart Gift Cards
Walmart has a variety of different gift cards that suits different needs. Walmart offers both Visa/Amex and MC cards.
To name a few of the standard Walmart gift cards, such as:
- Walmart Gift Cards
- Walmart eGift Cards
- Visa/AMEX/MC
- Restaurants Gift Cards
- Entertainment Gift Cards
- Gaming Gift Cards
- Travel Gift Cards
- Airtime Gift Cards
How to Use Your Walmart Gift Card to Make Online Purchases?
You can not only redeem your card on Store, but it also allows to make online purchase on Walmart website.
Here’s how to do it:
- Visit the Walmart website and shop as usual.
- Add items to card < Checkout
- On the payment method, select the ‘Gift Card’ option.
- Enter the details (Card Number, PIN, and Code) of your gift card
- Check that the cards have been added and Complete your purchase.
Note: If your total order comes to less than the value of the gift card, the remaining amount will remain on the card for future purchases.
But if it more than the value of the card, you will need to pay the remaining balance either with other gift cards, Debit/Credit Card, or Online Banking.
How to Check Walmart Gift Card Balance
There are 3 Different ways to check your Balance:
- Check Gift Card Balance Online
- Check Your Gift Card Balance on Local Stores
- Via Walmart Customer Support
Check Gift Card Balance Online
- Visit the “Manage Gift Cards/Check Gift Card balance” page
- Put your 16 digit card number and the four-digit PIN code.
- Select the“Get Card Balance” button which is in blue.
This will display your Walmart gift card balance immediately on the screen.
Check Your Gift Card Balance on Local Stores
Head to your nearest Walmart store.
- Go to their Store locator – walmart.com/store/finder to find the nearest around you.
- Enter your location zip code and hit enter.
- It will display all the Walmart stores that is located near you.
Visit the Walmart store and ask for the counter staff to check your gift card balance.
Check Gift Card Balance on Walmart Customer Support
You can also stay at home and simply call 1-888-537-5503 and following the instructions given.
- Choose the right extension number.
- Enter your 16 digit gift card number
- You will hear the balance of your Walmart gift card
How to Store Walmart Gift Cards in Your Account?
Let’s say you receive or buy a Gift Card and you currently have no use for it and planning to not use it any time soon. You can store your Gift card up to 5 of them in your account at any one time and once stores, it doesn’t require the PIN when you wish to redeem your card.
Follow the below steps to do so:
- Log in to your Walmart account here.
- Select ‘Account’ < ‘Manage Account’ < ‘Gift Cards’.
- Tap on ‘Add a New Gift Card’
- Input your 16-digit Walmart gift card number, your PIN, and you can even set a nickname for the card.
- Once filled up, select on ‘Save’.
This particular gift card will now be securely stores and kept in your account until you wish to use it.
What if My Walmart Gift Card is Lost or Stolen?
Walmart will not refund or replace any lost nor stolen gift cards. Once the gift card is purchased it is viewed as the responsibility of the buyer to keep it safe which is another reason why you need to store the card on your account.
Conclusion:
Which is your favorite method to activate your Walmart Gift Card? Let us know in the comments below. Also, if you know of any other ways to activate the card, do let us know so that we can add it to the list.
