William Lipovsky
Short Answer — All Walmart stores accept CareCredit, but you can only use it for certain products and services like prescriptions, eyeglasses, and over-the-counter medicine. You can’t use CareCredit to shop at Walmart.com.
Can You Use CareCredit at Walmart?
Walmart accepts CareCredit for qualifying purchases at all store locations, including Walmart Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets. However, you can’t use CareCredit at Walmart.com.[1]
Walmart accepts CareCredit for services and products including:[1]
- Cold and allergy medicine
- Dental care products
- Essential baby products, such as diapers and formula
- First aid products
- Optical services at Walmart Vision Centers
- Pet food and medication
- Vitamins
- Walmart Care Clinic services (only available in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas at the time of writing[2])
- Walmart Pharmacy services
The CareCredit website provides a complete list of eligible products and services.
Note that while products within these categories are generally eligible for CareCredit, CareCredit doesn’t guarantee that all brands or specific items will be eligible.
It’s a good idea to bring a backup payment method when shopping with CareCredit at Walmart, just in case.
If you have any trouble using your CareCredit card at Walmart, contact CareCredit’s customer service department at (866) 893-7864 for assistance.
How to Pay With CareCredit at Walmart
You can use CareCredit at any register in a Walmart store, not just in the health and wellness departments.
You can also use CareCredit for yourself, your family members, and even your pets.[3]
If your order includes both qualifying and non-qualifying items, you can split your transaction by swiping your CareCredit card first.
CareCredit will automatically apply to only the qualifying items, and you can then use a different payment method for the rest of your order.[1]
Most Walmart purchases with CareCredit don’t qualify for the card’s promotional financing offers,[3] so interest will accrue on your purchases immediately if you don’t pay off your entire balance on or before the due date of your monthly payment.
Note that some Walmart vision centers owned by National Vision, Inc. do offer CareCredit promotional financing;[4] you can check with your local Walmart Vision Center for its current offers.
More Information
For more about CareCredit, we have the list of CareCredit retailers, and we compare CareCredit vs. other healthcare credit cards.
Having trouble getting an orthopedic doggie bed. Walmart and Petco are not accepting CareCredit. What other stores accept this card?
Hello, Kathy! Unfortunately, you cannot use CareCredit to buy a dog bed. The only pet product you can use CareCredit for at Walmart is prescription medication and, as previously reported, pet stores like Petco and PetSmart do not accept CareCredit for retail purchases. Best of luck with your purchase!
Went to buy some allergy meds & vitamins over the counter at Walmart and they declined my card, can you tell me why?
Hello, Hope! It is possible that the specific products you were trying to purchase are not eligible for CareCredit. While over-the-counter medicines and vitamins are included on the list of eligible categories, CareCredit does not guarantee that it will cover all items or brands. We have updated our article to clarify this.
CareCredit was unable to provide us with a complete list of approved brands and products, but as noted in our article, you can contact CareCredit’s customer service department at (866) 893-7864 for assistance if you’re having trouble using your card. Best of luck with your future purchases!
Hello, can you use CareCredit to buy Pull-Ups and wipes at Walmart or Sam’s Club?
Hello, Amie! Yes, you can purchase diapers and wipes with your CareCredit card at Walmart. These both fall under the “Baby Essentials” category and qualify for CareCredit. You can find the full list of qualifying products at CareCredit.com.
I am having a lot of back pain and I need to buy a new mattress, can I use my CareCredit card?
Hello, Carlos! Unfortunately, you cannot purchase a mattress at Walmart with your CareCredit card. If you are interested in financing a mattress, Walmart does offer store credit cards; you can find more information at Walmart.com. You may also want to consider a furniture store with a “buy now, pay later” option. Best of luck with your purchase!
Can I use my CareCredit card to purchase Nutrisystem at Walmart?
Hello, Carol! You should be able to use CareCredit for Nutrisystem at Walmart. CareCredit typically covers over-the-counter weight loss supplements, including drinks, powders, pills, and bars. However, since CareCredit and Walmart representatives are unable to provide a specific list of eligible products and brands, it’s best to have a backup payment method on hand.
I received a letter informing me since I have not used my CareCredit card, my account will be closed on 9/30/19. Since last major dental procedures, I have had no dental needs BUT do want to keep my card/account open just in case. The very few places I was aware of, I had no need. As per this site I discovered other places like Walmart which we do purchase many items covered by CareCredit according to the list on this site. My question is, if I purchase some of the qualified items this month from Walmart prior to 9/30/19, will that keep my account open? For how long? Though now that I know about Walmart, I will use my care credit card more often. Waiting on your response….thank you…Daniel Garcia
Hello, Daniel! We’re glad to hear that you found our article helpful. We looked into your question regarding whether your account will stay open but, unfortunately, CareCredit was unable to provide us with any information; you will need to contact CareCredit at (866) 893-7864 and provide your account information to find out. If your account does remain open, you can keep it active by using it at least a few times per year. Now that Walmart accepts CareCredit, many cardholders choose to keep their accounts active by buying an approved item like bandages or toothpaste once per month. Best of luck!