Walmart gift cards are ideal for shopping, but when it comes to transferring money with them, things can get a little confusing.
Just as with any other gift card, the Walmart gift card has some restrictions and terms of use applied to it that make transfers through the cards a real hassle.
If you need to transfer money from your Walmart gift card to another card, I've compiled the steps you need to take to make this a possibility.
Can You Transfer Walmart Gift Card Balance To Another Card?
According to Walmart, funds on a Walmart gift card can neither be transferred to another card nor transferred to another account.
The Walmart gift card is more like a payment card or debit card and can only be used for completing purchases either online (on the Walmart website) or in-store (at Walmart store locations).
Simply put, you cannot transfer a Walmart gift card balance to another card directly, but you can use an indirect way to transfer the funds (which we'll see below).
How To Transfer Walmart Gift Card Balance To Another Card
As ealier mentioned, it is not possible to directly transfer a Walmart gift card balance to another card or account.
Thankfully, there's an indirect process that lets you transfer funds from a Walmart gift card, which involves the use of Walmart gift card exchanges.
In this scenario, you'll first need to list and sell the Walmart gift card on a supported exchange like CardCash, Gameflip, or GiftCash, then collect the proceeds from the sale to purchase a new gift card.
With that said, to transfer a Walmart gift card balance to another card:
1. Exchange the Walmart Gift Card for Cash
While Walmart does not offer a gift card exchange kiosk to sell unwanted gift cards, some places let you exchange your Walmart gift card for cash.
Platforms like CardCash, Gameflip, and GiftCash are all places to sell your Walmart gift card for cash.
All you'll need to do is visit any of these sites and list your Walmart gift card for sale.
After selling your gift card, the platform would pay you the agreed amount from the sale of your gift card — GiftCash, for example, pays over 85% of the original amount on the Walmart gift card.
2. Use the Funds to Buy Another Walmart Gift Card
Still considering the terms, the Walmart gift card does not support money transfers — meaning, you can neither can't transfer funds from the gift card nor receive funds on it.
With that said, it is worth mentioning that the Walmart gift card is not reloadable, and you can't add money to the card after selling the previous one.
So the only thing you can do is to purchase or buy another Walmart gift card worth the amount you wanted to transfer from the other card.
That's just how you can transfer a Walmart gift card balance to another card.
Another less effective method will be to use PayPal as a bridge; however, PayPal might not support your Walmart gift card, and transferring funds from PayPal to a Walmart gift card is impossible.
How To Combine Walmart Gift Cards
According to Walmart Gift Card Terms and Conditions, you cannot consolidate or combine multiple Walmart gift cards to either purchase another Walmart gift card or purchase an item from Walmart.com.
How To Transfer Walmart Gift Card To Bank Account
It is very easy to transfer your Walmart gift card balance to your bank account.
However, since Walmart gift cards can't be transferred, the transfer can only be done indirectly; the process is more like transferring a Visa gift card balance to a bank account.
To transfer a Walmart gift card to a bank account:
- Go to a gift card exchange platform.
- List your Walmart gift card for sale.
- Select bank transfer as a preferred payment method.
- Once your Walmart gift card is sold, you'll receive the proceeds through bank transfer.
How To Transfer Walmart Gift Card To PayPal
There are many gift card exchanges that let you transfer a Walmart gift card to PayPal.
All you'll need to do is list your Walmart gift card on a platform like CardCash or Gameflip, select PayPal as a payment method, and receive the proceeds from the sale of your gift card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer my Walmart gift card balance to another card?
No, Walmart does not allow you transfer your gift card balance to another card. However, you can consider exchanging the Walmart gift card for cash and use the funds to buy a new Walmart gift card worth the amount you're looking to transfer.
How do I convert a Walmart gift card to cash?
The best way to convert a Walmart gift card to cash is to list the gift card on a gift card exchange platform. Once your gift card is sold, you'll receive the agreed amount on the gift card.
How do I transfer a Walmart gift card to my bank account?
The best way to transfer a Walmart gift card to bank account is by converting the Walmart gift card to cash through an exchange platform, and transfer the funds to your bank account.
Final Thoughts
The Walmart gift card offers a convenient way for shopping through Walmart stores and the website.
While the Walmart gift card can be used for making purchases at Walmart and supported stores, you can't, however, transfer the gift card balance to another card or account, as clearly printed in Walmart's terms.
However, you can use the indirect method listed in this guide to transfer your Walmart gift card balance to another card.
Before considering any gift card exchange, consider going through their terms to know whether their rates meet your expectations.
