What Happens If You Don’t Pick Up Walmart Orders? (Full Guide)

Perhaps you’re running late or simply changed your mind on a recent shipment, but what exactly happens if you don’t pick up a Walmart order?

Below, you will see my full guide on how long Walmart holds an order if you can reschedule and how to cancel! Here is everything you need to know!

What Happens If You Don’t Pick Up Walmart Orders?

Walmart will store orders that have not been collected for 7 days starting from the original pickup date. Abandoned orders will be canceled after 7 days and payment refunded; however, Walmart may charge a restocking fee. Missed grocery orders will be discarded if they are not collected on the allocated day.

If you’d like to know how to manage Walmart orders, keep on reading!

How Long Will Walmart Hold My Order?

Walmart will hold a missed order in-store for 7 days from the original pickup date. Once 7 days have surpassed, the order will be canceled.

Additionally, Walmart grocery orders will not be held any longer than the allotted pick-up date unless you contact the store to reschedule. 

Can I Cancel My Walmart Pickup Order?

Yes, you may cancel a Walmart pickup order anytime, preferably before the item has shipped. Head over to your Walmart account using the app or website where you’ll find your recent orders.

For a step-by-step process, you can see our full guide on how to cancel Walmart orders.

If I Don’t Pick Up My Walmart Order Will I Be Refunded?

Yes, Walmart will issue a refund if you do not pick up the order within 7 days. You may request a refund during the 7-day window. Funds will arrive in your bank account within 3-5 business days via the same method you paid with. 

How Do I Reschedule My Walmart Order?

Walmart orders can be rescheduled anytime before the cutoff. Simply log on to your Walmart account; under recent orders, select ‘edit order’ where you’ll find your current pickup slot. Select a new pickup time and click ‘change.’

Orders cannot be rescheduled after the cutoff date has passed. Repurchase a new order using the ‘reorder all items’ feature.

If you’re running late, don’t panic! Simply call the Walmart store with your estimated time of arrival. Walmart will cancel grocery orders if they are not collected before store closure at 8pm. 

For more information on getting products from Walmart, also see our guides on why Walmart orders can sometimes take long to process and where Walmart ships from.

Conclusion: What Happens If You Don’t Pick Up Walmart Orders?

Walmart will hold uncollected orders for 7 days. After 7 days, Walmart will cancel the order and process a refund to the original payment method. Abandoned orders can incur a restocking fee. Grocery orders must be collected on the allotted pickup day; otherwise, the order will be canceled. Use the app or website to cancel or reschedule orders. 

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Marques Thomas

Marques Thomas graduated with a MBA in 2011. Since then, Marques has worked in the retail and consumer service industry as a manager, advisor, and marketer. Marques is also the head writer and founder of QuerySprout.com.

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