# Does Best Buy Price Match?
Yes — Best Buy has a Price Match Guarantee. If you find an identical item at a lower price from an approved competitor, Best Buy will match it — either at the time of purchase or within 15 days afterward (60 days for My Best Buy Plus and Total members).
Here's everything you need to know about which stores qualify, how to request a match, and what the fine print excludes.
Which Stores Does Best Buy Price Match?#
Best Buy matches prices from these major retailers:
| Category | Retailers |
|---|---|
| Online | Amazon.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, Costco.com |
| Electronics | Microcenter, B&H Photo, Adorama, Fry's Electronics |
| Home improvement | Home Depot, Lowe's |
| General retail | Costco, Sam's Club, BrandsMart USA |
| Department stores | Macy's, Kohl's (select categories) |
The core rule: The item must be identical — same brand, model number, color, capacity, and condition (new). The lower price must be currently in stock at the qualifying retailer.
How to Request a Price Match#
At the Store#
- Find the item at Best Buy
- Pull up the competitor's current price on your phone (the actual product page, not a search)
- Tell the associate at checkout you'd like a price match
- They verify the listing and adjust the price on the spot
If the associate hesitates: Politely ask for a manager or the customer service desk. The policy is company-wide and applies to all staff.
Online (BestBuy.com)#
- Add the item to your cart
- Start a live chat from BestBuy.com
- Share the competitor product URL (must be the specific product page, not a category)
- The agent verifies and applies the discount before checkout
After Purchase (within 15/60 days)#
- Standard customers: 15 days from purchase
- My Best Buy Plus members: 60 days from purchase
- My Best Buy Total members: 60 days from purchase
- Bring your receipt and the current lower price (it must still be at that price — historical screenshots don't count)
What's Excluded From Best Buy's Price Match#
| Not Eligible | Reason |
|---|---|
| Limited-time sales (Black Friday, Prime Day, Cyber Monday) | "Limited time" events are explicitly excluded |
| Third-party marketplace sellers (Amazon Warehouse, eBay, Walmart Marketplace) | Must be sold directly by the retailer |
| Membership-exclusive prices (Costco members-only, Sam's Club member pricing without membership) | Requires a membership Best Buy doesn't offer |
| Open-box, refurbished, or used items | Condition isn't identical to new |
| Bundle packages priced lower than individual items | Apples-to-apples rule |
| Items requiring coupon codes | Price must be visible to everyone |
| Clearance items | End-of-lifecycle pricing |
| Labor and installation services | Service pricing excluded |
What "Identical" Means#
Best Buy is strict about the "identical" requirement:
- Model number must match exactly: A Samsung 65" QLED Model QN65Q80D at Amazon and the same QN65Q80D at Best Buy — that qualifies. A different model with similar specs doesn't.
- Color and capacity must match: A 256GB iPhone in Midnight Black at Apple.com vs Best Buy — yes. A different storage tier — no.
- Condition must match: New for new only. Amazon Warehouse (open-box) doesn't count as identical to a new unit.
Best Buy Price Match vs. Competitor Policies#
| Policy Detail | Best Buy | Target (as of 2025) | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price match competitors | Yes | No (ended Jul 2025) | Select cases |
| Price match own website | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| After-purchase window | 15 days (60 w/ membership) | 14 days (own prices only) | 30 days |
| Approved competitors | 20+ major retailers | N/A | N/A |
Target ended its competitor price matching in July 2025. Best Buy's policy remains one of the strongest among major electronics retailers.
Pro Tips for Getting the Best Match#
1. Screenshot before you go, but bring the live URL too. Screenshots help you remember the price, but the associate needs to verify it's currently live.
2. Check BestBuy.com prices first. Sometimes BestBuy.com is already cheaper than the physical store — or vice versa. Best Buy also matches its own website.
3. Use the chat for online purchases. Live chat is faster than calling and agents can apply the discount immediately.
4. Upgrade to My Best Buy Plus for 60-day protection. If you're buying a big-ticket item like a TV or laptop, the extended 60-day window is worth it — prices often drop after a launch spike.
5. Watch for post-purchase drops. Set a price alert on CamelCamelCamel (Amazon) or Google Shopping. If the price drops within 15 days, you can go back to Best Buy for the difference.
FAQ#
Does Best Buy price match Amazon Prime Day deals?
No. Prime Day is a limited-time event, and Best Buy specifically excludes limited-time promotional pricing from its price match guarantee.
Does Best Buy match prices from Best Buy's own website?
Yes. If BestBuy.com shows a different price than the physical store, the associate should honor the lower price.
Does Best Buy match Walmart+ member pricing?
Walmart+ pricing is generally a subset of Walmart.com pricing. If the lower price is publicly visible on Walmart.com (not gated behind a Walmart+ login), it qualifies.
Can I price match at Best Buy after 15 days?
Not for standard customers. If you have a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, you can match within 60 days.
Does Best Buy match international retailers?
No. Only U.S.-based approved retailers qualify.
Will Best Buy match their own Geek Squad Open Box prices?
No. Open-box items are a different condition tier; they don't match against new-item prices.
Bottom Line#
Best Buy's Price Match Guarantee is one of the most customer-friendly in electronics retail — covering Amazon, Walmart, Target, Costco, and a dozen other major competitors, with a 15-day post-purchase window (60 days with a membership). The main requirements: the item must be identical, in stock, and sold directly by an approved retailer (not a third-party marketplace seller).
For a full comparison of Amazon and Best Buy — pricing, selection, shipping speed, return policies, and which wins by category — see our Amazon vs Best Buy comparison.
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