Does Best Buy Price Match Amazon? Yes — Here's How (2026)

Daniel Rozin

# Does Best Buy Price Match Amazon?

Yes. Best Buy's Price Match Guarantee covers Amazon.com prices. If Amazon is selling an identical item for less, Best Buy will match it — at the time of purchase or within 15 days after.

Here's exactly how it works, what qualifies, and what the fine print excludes.

How Best Buy's Price Match Works#

Best Buy will match any qualifying lower price if:

The item is identical (same brand, model number, color, and capacity)
The lower price is from Amazon.com (the retailer — not a third-party seller)
The price is currently available at the time of your request
You request the match at checkout or within 15 days of your original purchase

You can request a price match:

In-store: Tell the associate at checkout or the customer service desk
Online: Start a live chat at BestBuy.com and share the Amazon link
Post-purchase: Return to the store or contact customer service within 15 days with your receipt

What Amazon Prices Qualify#

Qualifies	Doesn't Qualify
Items sold and shipped by Amazon.com directly	Third-party marketplace sellers (even if "Fulfilled by Amazon")
Current in-stock price visible to all shoppers	Amazon Prime exclusive pricing
Standard retail prices	Lightning Deals or limited-time promotions
New/unopened condition	Amazon Warehouse / open-box / renewed items
Any payment method	Subscribe & Save subscription discounts

The fastest way to verify: on the Amazon product page, look for "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com" — that phrase means the price qualifies.

Step-by-Step: Getting the Match#

In-Store#

Pull up the Amazon listing on your phone at the store
Confirm it says "Sold by Amazon.com" (not a third-party seller)
At checkout, tell the associate you'd like a price match — show them the listing
The associate verifies and adjusts the price on the spot

If an associate hesitates: Ask for a manager or go to the customer service desk. The policy is clear and all staff can process it.

Online at BestBuy.com#

Add the item to your Best Buy cart
Start a live chat from BestBuy.com
Paste the Amazon product URL (not a search page — the actual product page)
The agent verifies the seller, confirms eligibility, and applies the discount before you check out

After Purchase (within 15 days)#

If you bought at Best Buy and noticed Amazon's price is lower within two weeks:

Keep your receipt (email or paper)
Go to any Best Buy location or start a live chat online
Show the current Amazon price for the identical item
Best Buy applies the difference back to your original payment method

Common Exclusions to Know#

Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, and flash sales: Best Buy excludes "limited quantity" or "limited time" sale events. If the low price is because it's a deal of the day, it won't qualify.

Amazon Add-On items: Items only purchasable with a qualifying Amazon order don't count as standalone prices.

Bundled packages: If Amazon sells the item in a bundle (phone + case + charger), Best Buy won't price match the bundle price against a standalone item.

Prices that require coupon codes: Promotional codes are excluded — the price needs to be visible to all without any code.

When Amazon Is Still the Better Buy#

Even after a successful price match, Amazon can win on:

Subscribe & Save pricing on consumables (cleaning supplies, pet food, coffee)
Amazon Warehouse deals: 20–40% off open-box items with a strong return policy
Third-party seller pricing: Often much lower than retail, though without Best Buy's support
Prime delivery speed: If you need something in two hours, Amazon Fresh or same-day delivery may still be faster

Why Buy From Best Buy With the Match?#

Same-day in-store pickup: Available on most inventory items — no waiting for shipping
In-person support: Return it to a store, get Geek Squad help, or exchange it the same day
No return shipping: Bring it back to any location within 15 days (30 days for Elite members, 45 for Elite Plus)
Geek Squad protection plans: Added at point of sale, harder to tack on after buying from Amazon

FAQ#

Does Best Buy price match Amazon Prime Day?

No. Amazon Prime Day prices are limited-time promotions, which Best Buy explicitly excludes from its price match guarantee.

Can I price match after I've already bought from Best Buy?

Yes — within 15 days of purchase. Bring your receipt and show the current Amazon.com price.

Does Best Buy match prices from Amazon Warehouse?

No. Amazon Warehouse items are open-box or refurbished, not identical condition to a new item.

What if the Amazon price was lower when I checked but is now higher?

The price must be available at the time of your price match request. Screenshots of previous prices don't qualify — the current live price is what counts.

Does Best Buy match Amazon international stores?

No. Only Amazon.com (US) qualifies. Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, and other country-specific stores are excluded.

Best Buy price matches Amazon on most direct-sold items — making it easy to get Amazon's competitive pricing with the convenience of in-store pickup and support. The key is confirming the listing says "Sold by Amazon.com" and that no membership, coupon, or limited-time deal is applied.

For a full comparison of Amazon vs Best Buy — selection, shipping speed, return policies, and more — see our Amazon vs Best Buy comparison.