To order groceries from Walmart online, open the Walmart app or Walmart.com, choose pickup or delivery, pick a time slot, fill your cart and check out.
This guide covers each fulfilment option, the $35 order minimum, delivery fees, substitutions, paying with SNAP EBT, and how to change or fix an order.
How to order groceries on Walmart.com or in the app
The Walmart shopping app and Walmart.com use the same account, cart and order history, so you can start on one and finish on the other.
- Open the Walmart app on your phone, or go to Walmart.com in a browser.
- Sign in to your Walmart account, or create one if you do not have it yet.
- Enter your ZIP code or delivery address so the site shows your local store's stock and prices.
- Choose Pickup or Delivery as the way you want to get the order.
- Pick a time slot that suits you. Popular slots fill up, so reserve one early on busy days.
- Search or browse groceries and add each item to your cart.
- Open the cart, review the items and the order total, and go to checkout.
- Confirm the time slot, address and payment method, then place the order.
Walmart prices pickup and delivery items the same as the shelf price in that store, so there is no item markup for ordering online.
Pickup, delivery, and shipping: know the difference
The three options differ in speed, cost and where you receive the order. Grocery items such as fresh produce, meat and frozen food come from a local store, so they are offered through pickup and delivery.
| Your situation | Choose this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You pass a Walmart store anyway and want to pay nothing extra | Pickup | Curbside pickup is free on orders that meet the $35 minimum |
| You cannot get to the store, or have a large weekly shop | Scheduled delivery | A personal shopper picks the order and a driver brings it to your door in the window you chose |
| You need something later today | On-Demand delivery | Same-day delivery in as soon as three hours |
| You forgot an ingredient and need it now | Express delivery | Delivery in one hour or less, with no order minimum and an extra Express fee |
| You live in a 30-minute-or-less market and the need is urgent | Delivery in 30 minutes or less | Fill-in delivery offered in select U.S. markets for a $10 fee for Walmart+ members |
| The item is shelf-stable or not sold in your local store | Shipping | Ships from Walmart.com warehouses; Walmart+ members get free shipping with no order minimum |
What to check before placing the order
| Check | What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Store and address | The store or delivery address on the order is the one you mean | Stock, prices and available time slots are tied to that store |
| Order total | The cart is at or above $35 for pickup or standard delivery | Orders below the minimum cannot be placed for those options without adding items |
| Time slot | The reserved slot still shows in checkout | A slot you browsed earlier can fill up before you check out |
| Substitution choices | Each item is set to allow or refuse a substitute | This decides what happens when the store is out of an item |
| Payment | The card or EBT card on the order is valid and has enough balance | A declined payment can hold up the order |
| Phone number | Your mobile number is correct on the account | The shopper or driver uses it to contact you about the order |
How to choose Walmart grocery pickup
Walmart pioneered curbside grocery pickup in 2013, and stores mark reserved parking spaces in orange for pickup customers.
- Select Pickup in the Walmart app or on Walmart.com.
- Choose the store you want to collect from and reserve a pickup time.
- Add your groceries and check out with an order total of at least $35.
- Wait for the app to tell you the order is ready, then drive to the store during your slot.
- Check in through the Walmart app when you are on your way or when you arrive.
- Park in one of the orange-marked pickup spaces.
- Stay in your car while an associate brings out the order and loads it into your vehicle.
If you pay with an EBT card at pickup rather than online, have the card ready, because the associate asks for it when the order reaches your car.
How to order Walmart grocery delivery
Delivery availability depends on your address. Walmart lists the speeds your ZIP code supports when you choose Delivery.
- Select Delivery in the Walmart app or on Walmart.com.
- Enter or confirm the delivery address, including any apartment or gate details.
- Choose a delivery speed: a scheduled window, On-Demand, Express, or 30 minutes or less where it is shown.
- Add your groceries to the cart.
- Review the delivery fee and any Express fee on the checkout page.
- Place the order and keep your phone nearby in case the shopper messages you about substitutions.
- Track the order in the app and bring in cold and frozen items as soon as they arrive.
Express delivery runs until 10 p.m. on orders placed by 9:30 p.m., and On-Demand delivery starts as early as 6 a.m. in areas that offer it.
If no delivery option appears for your address, switch to pickup at the nearest store or use shipping for shelf-stable items.
Add a payment method
Add the payment method before you reach checkout so a long cart does not time out while you type card details.
- Open your Walmart account in the app or on Walmart.com and go to the saved payment methods.
- Add a credit or debit card, or a Walmart gift card, and save it.
- To pay with SNAP benefits, add your EBT card as a payment method.
- At checkout, select EBT card for eligible food items where your state supports SNAP online purchasing.
- Choose a second payment method for anything EBT cannot cover, such as non-food items or delivery fees.
- Confirm the split of payments on the checkout page, then place the order.
SNAP online purchasing works with both pickup and delivery wherever Walmart offers delivery in your area.
How to confirm your Walmart grocery order went through
- Look for the order confirmation screen straight after checkout, which shows the order number and time slot.
- Open your account's orders in the Walmart app and confirm the new order is listed with the correct pickup or delivery time.
- Check that the address or pickup store on the order is correct.
- Watch for app notifications on the day, which tell you when the shopper starts and when the order is ready or out for delivery.
Delivery fees and the $35 minimum
The $35 minimum applies to pickup and to standard delivery. Express delivery has no minimum, but it carries its own fee.
| Option | Order minimum | Cost to you |
|---|---|---|
| Pickup | $35 | Free |
| Delivery without Walmart+ | $35 | A per-delivery fee that varies by time slot, shown at checkout |
| Delivery with Walmart+ | $35 | Free same-day grocery delivery as part of the $98-a-year membership |
| Express delivery | None | An Express fee on top of any delivery fee; Walmart+ members pay only the Express fee |
| Delivery in 30 minutes or less | Shown at checkout | $10 for Walmart+ members in select markets |
| Shipping with Walmart+ | None | Free shipping on eligible items |
Walmart+ is also sold as a monthly plan. Members can add InHome, where the order is put straight into the fridge or onto the counter in markets that offer it.
Choose what happens when an item is out of stock
When an item sells out, Walmart's system suggests the next best item based on size, type, brand and price, and asks you to approve it or turn it down.
- Open your cart before checkout.
- Set each item to allow a substitute or to refuse one. Refuse substitutes for items where only one brand or size will do.
- Place the order.
- When the app shows a proposed substitute, approve it if it works for you or decline it.
- Use the Live Shopper chat, where offered, to text the personal shopper about a substitute or to add a forgotten item while they shop.
- Check the final order in the app afterwards to see which items were supplied, substituted or left out.
Edit, reschedule, or cancel a Walmart grocery order
Changes are possible only until the store starts preparing the order. The order page in your account shows which changes it still allows.
- Open your account's orders in the Walmart app or on Walmart.com.
- Select the grocery order you want to change.
- To add or remove items, use the edit option on the order page while it is still offered.
- To change the time, pick a new slot from the reschedule option on the same page.
- To cancel, choose the cancel option and confirm.
- If the edit options are gone because shopping has started, message your shopper through Live Shopper where available to add an item.
Common Walmart grocery-order problems
Delivery is unavailable or no time slots appear
Your address is outside the store's delivery area, or every slot for the day is taken.
- Confirm the delivery address and ZIP code on your account are correct.
- Check later days for an open scheduled window.
- Try Express delivery if it is offered at your address.
- Switch to pickup at the nearest store if delivery still shows no slots.
Checkout will not let you place the order
The cart is below the $35 minimum for pickup or standard delivery, or the reserved slot has expired.
- Compare the cart total with the $35 minimum and add items if it is short.
- Pick a fresh time slot if checkout says yours is no longer available.
- Use Express delivery for a small order, since it has no minimum.
EBT card is not offered as a payment option
The card is not saved to the account, or the items in the cart are not SNAP-eligible.
- Add the EBT card to your saved payment methods.
- Check that the cart contains eligible food items.
- Pay for non-eligible items and fees with a second card.
Walmart substituted an item you did not want
The item was out of stock and substitutes were allowed for it.
- Decline the substitute in the app when it is proposed.
- Message the shopper through Live Shopper, where available, before the order is finished.
- Set that item to refuse substitutes the next time you order it.
Walmart grocery pickup and delivery FAQ
How do you order groceries online from Walmart?
Open the Walmart app or Walmart.com, sign in, choose pickup or delivery, reserve a time slot, add groceries to your cart and check out. Your local store prepares the order and either brings it to your car or sends it to your door.
How do you order groceries to be delivered to your house?
Choose Delivery in the Walmart app or on Walmart.com, confirm your home address, and pick a delivery window or a faster option such as On-Demand or Express. A personal shopper picks the order and a driver brings it to your door.
Do I need a Walmart account to order groceries online?
Yes. You sign in to a Walmart account to reserve a time slot, save payment methods and place the order. The same account works in the Walmart app and on Walmart.com, so your cart and order history follow you.
Is there a $35 minimum for Walmart grocery pickup?
Yes. Pickup and standard delivery orders carry a $35 minimum. Pickup itself is free once you reach it. Express delivery is the exception: it has no order minimum, but you pay an Express fee instead.
How does ordering groceries for pickup work?
You order online and reserve a pickup time, a store associate shops the order, and the app tells you when it is ready. You check in through the app, park in an orange-marked pickup space, and the associate loads the groceries into your car.
Can you order groceries by phone?
You can order Walmart groceries on your phone through the Walmart app, which handles pickup, delivery, check-in and substitutions. The app is the main way Walmart expects shoppers to order and track grocery pickup and delivery.
What should I do if Walmart substitutes an item I do not want?
Decline the substitute in the app when it is proposed, or message your shopper through Live Shopper where it is offered. Next time, set that item to refuse substitutes in your cart, so the shopper leaves it out if it is out of stock.
Can I pay for Walmart grocery orders with SNAP EBT?
Yes. Add your EBT card as a payment method and select it at checkout for eligible food items. SNAP online payment works for pickup and for delivery where delivery is offered. Fees and non-food items need a second payment method.
What is the best way to order groceries from Walmart?
Pickup is the cheapest way because it is free on orders of $35 or more. Delivery saves the trip, and Walmart+ members get free same-day grocery delivery, so frequent delivery users usually come out ahead with the membership.
How fast can Walmart deliver groceries?
Express delivery arrives in one hour or less, and select markets offer delivery in 30 minutes or less. On-Demand delivery arrives in as soon as three hours, and scheduled delivery lets you pick a window later that day or on another day.
The bottom line: Walmart grocery pickup or delivery?
Use free pickup if you can reach a store, and switch to delivery with Walmart+ if you order groceries delivered more than a couple of times a month. Pickup costs nothing on a $35 order, while Walmart+ removes the per-order delivery fee for $98 a year, which beats paying a fee on every delivery for regular orders.
