Clark Newton, WalletHub Credit Card Analyst
@aprwizard9
There’s always a chance to get Walmart Credit Card instant approval when you apply online or in-store. If you’re instantly approved for either this card or the Walmart® Store Card, you may use your card to make purchases right away.
Just keep in mind that Walmart Credit Card instant approval is never guaranteed. Usually, credit card applicants are instantly approved when they exceed a card’s requirements rather than merely meeting them. In some cases, the issuer will have to take a longer look at your application to see if you qualify or not.
How to get Walmart Credit Card instant approval:
- Meet the basic requirements. You must apply online or in-store, be 18+ years old, and have a physical U.S. mailing address and a Social Security number.
- Check your credit score. Make sure your credit score is at least 640. Otherwise, your chances of instant approval will be slim.
- Review your credit reports. Dispute any errors so they won’t hold you back from instant approval. And if you have a freeze on your credit report, temporarily lift it before you apply. Otherwise, the issuer won’t be able to check your credit and approve you instantly. The issuer may pull from TransUnion, Equifax, or Experian.
- Apply in-store. There are two places to fill out an application at Walmart: at the register or through self-checkout. If you’re approved after the issuer runs your credit, you may receive a virtual card right away. However, it is not guaranteed.
- Apply online. You can apply for a Walmart Credit Card online and get instantly approved. In that case, you may get a temporary card number that you can use to make purchases right away.
Walmart Credit Card applications are typically approved or denied instantly, or later the same day. However, if you don’t get instant approval, it could take another week or two to hear back.
For example, your application might get flagged as fraudulent. Or, the issuer might need more time to verify your information. If that happens, you should call the application status line to get it sorted out as soon as possible. Once you’re approved, it’ll take 7-10 business days to receive your card in the mail.
Please note: The Capital One Walmart Rewards® Mastercard® may no longer be available to new applicants. Information presented on this page may no longer be accurate.

George Dillons, Member
@george_dillons
You don't really need anything special to get it instantly approved, at least not in the sense of some piece of paper. You can get approved instantly both at the store as well as online, but the point is for your score to be as good as possible, and for you to provide all the right info. If you don't, they'll obviously take more time to consider you.
ljduncan5, Member
@ljduncan5
Apply online for instant approval
jacquelinecook060, Member
@jacquelinecook060
By checking your credit score, have a checking account with a bank,
duckherrin69, Member
@duckherrin69
Apply online or in store and make purchases
kavmart, Member
@kavmart
Meet the basic requirements, check your credit score,review your credit report, apply in store or online.
joceffkenquerimit_1983, Member
@joceffkenquerimit_1983
Make sure you reach credit score standards
Devin, Member
@backndayamber
Wapply online and obtain credit report
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