# Buy from Walmart via API

Programmatically buy from Walmart's massive online catalog. Access groceries, electronics, home goods, and more through Zinc's API.

## How the Walmart integration works

Walmart is the second-largest e-commerce retailer in the US, with a vast selection spanning groceries, electronics, apparel, home goods, and more. Zinc's Walmart integration lets you automate the entire purchasing workflow — from product search and price comparison to order placement and shipment tracking.

With competitive pricing and extensive product availability, Walmart is an essential integration for any platform looking to offer broad retail coverage to its users.

Retailer: [walmart.com](https://walmart.com/) | US Rank: #2 | Free Shipping: $35+

## What you can build with the Walmart API

Build with the Walmart integration API for search, ordering, tracking, and returns.

### Walmart Order Placement API

Place orders with a product URL and shipping address. No checkout flows required — Zinc handles the retailer-side workflow and processes orders asynchronously.

POST/orders

```json
{
  "products": [
    {
      "url": "https://walmart.com/...",
      "quantity": 1
    }
  ],
  "shipping_address": {
    "first_name": "Jane",
    "last_name": "Doe",
    "address_line1": "123 Main St",
    "city": "San Francisco",
    "state": "CA",
    "postal_code": "94105",
    "country": "US",
    "phone_number": "5551234567"
  },
  "max_price": 39900
}
```

### Walmart Order Status API

Retrieve order details including item statuses, shipping address, and processing results. Poll to track progress from pending through to delivery.

GET/orders/{order_id}

```json
{
  "id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": "order_placed",
  "max_price": 39900,
  "items": [
    {
      "url": "https://walmart.com/...",
      "quantity": 1,
      "status": "shipped"
    }
  ],
  "tracking_numbers": [
    {
      "carrier": "ups",
      "tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
      "created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "created_at": "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z"
}
```

### Walmart Shipment Tracking

Tracking numbers are automatically extracted from retailer shipping notifications and returned in the order response. Supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon Logistics, and DHL.

GET/orders/{order_id}

```json
{
  "id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "status": "order_placed",
  "tracking_numbers": [
    {
      "carrier": "ups",
      "tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
      "created_at": "2026-01-15T14:30:00Z"
    },
    {
      "carrier": "amazon",
      "tracking_number": "TBA123456789000",
      "created_at": "2026-01-16T09:15:00Z"
    }
  ]
}
```

### Walmart Managed Accounts

Use Zinc-managed checkout accounts or bring your own retailer credentials. Managed accounts handle login, 2FA, and payment automatically — no account setup required.

GET/managed-accounts

```json
{
  "credentials": [
    {
      "short_id": "zn_acct_a1b2c3d4",
      "email": "orders@example.com",
      "retailer": "walmart",
      "has_totp": true,
      "has_forwarding": true
    }
  ],
  "total": 1
}
```

## Walmart Integration FAQ

### What can I do with the Walmart API integration?

You can search products, place orders, track shipments, and handle returns through a single Zinc API integration for Walmart.

### Do I need to build a checkout flow for Walmart?

No. Zinc handles the retailer-side ordering workflow so your app can place orders directly via API calls.

### What is the free shipping minimum for Walmart?

Walmart offers free standard shipping on orders of **$35 or more** before tax. Free for Walmart+ members with no minimum. Orders below the minimum will incur a shipping fee. Note that shipping policies can change, so check Walmart's website for the most current thresholds.

### Can I get shipment tracking updates for Walmart orders?

Yes. You can fetch tracking status through the API and subscribe to webhook events for shipping and delivery updates.

### How do I start using the Walmart integration API?

Create an account, get your API key, and follow the Zinc API docs to send your first search or order request.