When you purchase a new Walmart gift card, you'll be thinking of activating the card before you can use it, which just makes sense.
Well, unlike most other gift cards out there, you don't necessarily need to activate your Walmart gift card before you can use it for online and in-store purchases.
But if you need to activate the gift card just for your account, you can add it to your Walmart app and use it for purchases made through your Walmart account.
Let me show you how this can be done.
How To Activate Your Walmart Gift Card (Adding it to Your Account)
As mentioned earlier, if you need to activate your Walmart gift card for just your account, you can add (or say redeem) it to your account. This way, you will be able to choose the card as a payment method for your purchases at Walmart.
The best way to activate a Walmart gift card for your account is to do so through the app, since it is convenient, but you can also do it through the Walmart website.
To do so:
- Download the Walmart app on your phone and sign in to your account.
- Go to the "Account" tab and select the "Settings" gear icon at the top right.
- Tap "Wallet" and select "Add new payment method".
- Select Gift Card and enter the gift card number, PIN, and optional nickname for your gift card (can come in handy if you have many gift cards).
- After entering the required information, tap "Save card" to add your gift card to your account.
Once Walmart validates and links your gift card to your account, you should be able to use it for purchases made at the Walmart website, on the Walmart app, or even at any Walmart store.
The Walmart gift card doesn't necessarily need activation as the Walmart MoneyCard would, and you can start using your gift card as soon as you purchase it.
Is There A Walmart Gift Card Activation Number?
As mentioned earlier, there's no actual need to activate your Walmart gift card, which means there's no number dedicated to Walmart gift card activations.
If you encounter any issues with your Walmart gift card, you can call 1-888-537-5503 (for eGift cards or physical gift cards) or visit a nearby Walmart store (for physical gift cards).
Is There Any Fee To Activate A Walmart Gift Card?
No, there's no fee required to activate your Walmart gift card. In fact, you won't be activating the card; instead, you'll be redeeming it to your account, and this does not incur any additional cost.
Are Walmart Gift Cards Automatically Activated When You Buy Them?
Yes, Walmart gift cards are automatically activated when you buy them. You can start using them for purchases through the Walmart app, the Walmart website, and at Walmart stores as soon as you buy them.
How To Check Walmart Gift Card Balance
Since you have already redeemed your Walmart gift card to your account, it should be very easy for you to check your card's balance.
To do so, simply go to the Wallet section of your Walmart account and check your gift card's balance from there.
This same section should also show you your Walmart gift card transaction history, and it is reserved only for those who have redeemed their gift cards to their accounts.
If you didn't add your Walmart gift card balance to your account, you can easily check your card's balance through Walmart's gift card balance checker page.
Once there, you'll be required to add your card number and PIN and tap the "Check Balance" button to see how much is left on your card.
If you have not scratched the back of your card just yet, it's a good time to do so since you'll need the information there (card number and PIN) to view its balance.
You can also check your Walmart gift card balance by calling the number 1-888-537-5503 or at the checkout of any Walmart store.
Final Thoughts
Walmart gift cards are very convenient when making payments at Walmart, and the best part is that you don't really need to activate the gift card, unlike the Walmart MoneyCard. You can use the card's value as soon as you purchase the card.
However, if you need to use the card for just a single account, this guide covers the steps you need to redeem your gift card to your Walmart account and start making purchases while using the card as a funding source.
