So You Got a Magical Piece of Plastic (A.K.A. a Walmart Gift Card): How to Turn It into Online Shopping Glory
Let's face it, folks, a Walmart gift card is a gift that keeps on giving... until you use it to buy that ergonomic back scratcher you never knew you needed (hey, no judgment). But before you unleash your inner online shopping beast, there's this little hurdle called "using it online." Fear not, weary consumer, for this guide will be your shining beacon in the ever-confusing world of e-commerce and plastic rectangles.
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| How To Use Your Walmart Gift Card Online |
Step 1: The Great Gift Card Dig (or Not-So-Great Depending on How Dirty Your Wallet Is)
First things first, you need to find that magical piece of plastic. Is it hiding amongst the crumpled receipts in the abyss of your purse/wallet/man-bag (no peeking, fellas, this is a judgment-free zone)? Did it get shoved in a drawer and promptly forgotten about (because who doesn't love a surprise shopping spree later)? Wherever it's lurking, unearth that bad boy and get ready to unleash its power!
Pro Tip: If you're dealing with a digital gift card, you probably got an email with all the info you need. No Indiana Jones-worthy spelunking required.
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Step 2: The PIN-acle Moment (Because Puns Are Our Superpower)
Flip that plastic treasure over and gaze upon the most important numbers since that time you won at bingo (or maybe that's just your grandma). There should be a 16-digit card number and a magical 4-digit PIN. Write these down on a sticky note you won't lose (because let's be real, who remembers passwords these days?).
Attention Forgetful Folks! Digital gift cards usually have the PIN included in the delivery email. Don't go defacing your monitor with permanent marker in a fit of frustration.
QuickTip: Repetition signals what matters most.
Step 3: Operation "Let's Spend This Money!"
Head over to the magnificent Walmart website: .... Yes, you can use your gift card online, and it's about to get real. Browse through aisles (virtually, of course) and fill your cart with all the things your heart desires.
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But Wait, There's More! You can actually save your gift card information to your account for faster checkout in the future. Just head to your account settings, navigate to the mystical land of "wallets" (because apparently gift cards are a digital currency now?), and add your card info. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
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Step 4: Checkout Time! The Moment of Truth (and Maybe a Touch of Buyer's Remorse)
Once you've reached checkout nirvana, look for the glorious "gift card" payment option. Enter your card number, that oh-so-important PIN, and prepare to be amazed (or slightly horrified) by the remaining balance. Click that glorious "apply" button, and congratulations! You've officially turned a plastic rectangle into online shopping victory.
Important Note: Make sure your order total doesn't exceed the amount on your gift card. Unless you want to play that fun game of "frantic credit card search" at checkout.
QuickTip: Stop scrolling if you find value.
So there you have it! With these handy dandy steps, you're well on your way to conquering the online shopping world with your trusty Walmart gift card. Now go forth and buy all the things (but maybe not all the things, because adulting is hard).
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