Conquer Your Cart: How to Slay the Dragon (a.k.a. Use a Gift Card) in the Walmart App
Ah, the Walmart gift card. A plastic rectangle of pure possibility, a magical promise of Instant Ramen and flatscreen TVs (not necessarily together, but you get the idea). But how do you unleash this power in the age of apps and tap-to-pay? Fear not, weary shopper, for I, your friendly neighborhood guide (who may or may not be fueled by a steady diet of Totino's Pizza Rolls), am here to show you the ropes.
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| How To Use Walmart Gift Card In App |
Step 1: Download the App (Unless You're Reading This on a Brick Phone)
This might seem obvious, but let's face it, there's a chance you stumbled into this guide while using a rotary phone to order a pizza. In that case, kudos! But for the rest of us, download the Walmart app. It's free, and it's like having a miniature Walmart in your pocket (without the existential dread of wandering the cereal aisle for 2 hours).
QuickTip: Stop scrolling fast, start reading slow.
Step 2: Sign In or Man Up (or Woman Up...or Up Your Non-Binary Up)
If you already have a Walmart account, high five! Login and bask in the glory of your pre-existing digital footprint. For the uninitiated, creating an account is a breeze. Just imagine it as a rite of passage to discount heaven.
Tip: Absorb, don’t just glance.
Step 3: The All-Important Wallet Awaits
This is where the magic happens. Tap on the "Account" tab (it usually looks like a little person icon) and find the glorious word: "Wallet." This is your digital home for all things payment-related, and where your gift card's about to shine.
Tip: Keep your attention on the main thread.
Step 4: Unleash the Gift Card Fury (But Not Literally)
This is where things get exciting. Look for the option to "Add Gift Card" and prepare to be amazed. You'll be prompted to enter the card number and that magical 3 (or sometimes 4) digit code on the back (not the birthday you desperately try to forget that's also written there). Feel free to give your gift card a nickname, like "Uncle Steve's Bounty" or "Freedom Fries Fund."
Tip: Reread sections you didn’t fully grasp.
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Pro Tip: If you're rocking multiple gift cards, you can add them all to your wallet. This way, checkout is a breeze and you won't hold up the line with your impressive plastic rectangle collection.
Step 5: Time to Shop Like You've Never Shopped Before (Because You Used a Gift Card)
Now that your gift card is prepped and primed, go forth and conquer the digital shelves! Fill your cart with reckless abandon (within the gift card's limit, of course). When you reach checkout, select "Gift Card" as your payment method.
Behold! The beauty of the app is that it will automatically deduct the total from your gift card balance. No more scrambling for the physical card at the register while the cashier throws you the side-eye.
Congratulations! You've successfully used your Walmart gift card in the app. Now go forth and celebrate with a victory dance (or maybe just more Totino's Pizza Rolls, we won't judge).
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