You have done your online shopping at Walmart, chosen a pickup slot, and paid for everything, but on the day of pickup, your car broke down, your pet needs the vet, or you have become sick. You just cannot make it to the pickup slot, but your friend is willing to get your grocery order for you. But, you wonder can someone else pick up my Walmart order?
Yes, someone else can pickup your Walmart order but you need to add them to your Walmart pickup order via the website or app before the pickup time slot.
One category of items cannot be picked up by someone else. Read on to find out what this is and how assigning someone else as your pickup person works.
Who Can Pick Up My Walmart Order For Me?
Anyone among your friends and family can pick up your Walmart order for you, but they need a valid I.D. Staff will not hand over your shopping to someone without an I.D. and your order information.
In addition, Walmart requires you to add their name and contact information during the checkout process (you can also change the information later by editing the order).
How Do I Add A Pick Up Person To My Walmart Order?
Adding an alternate pickup person to your Walmart order is not difficult.
If you decide that someone else will pick up your Walmart order before you check out, you do your shopping as usual and then add your friend, partner, or relative as the pickup person during the checkout process. All they need to do is bring their I.D. and have your order information.
If you need someone else to pick up your order last minute because you can’t make it, then you still need to add the other person as a pickup person.
To do this, you need to edit your order and add them. This needs to happen before the actual pickup slot because once your order is ready for pickup, you cannot change this information any longer.
Your only option then is to call the store and hope you’ll talk to a cooperative employee.
Can I Send A Friend To Pick Up My Walmart Order If I Run Late?
You can, but only if you still have time to add them as the designated pickup person in your order. For that, you need to edit your order on the app or on the website to add an alternate pickup person.
If you have already received the message that your order is waiting for you at the store, you can no longer change this information. You could try calling the store to sort it out with them – but if your friend turns up just like that, they will be turned away.
What Does My Friend Have To Do When Picking Up My Walmart Order?
Your friend needs to turn up during the assigned pickup slot (if they are late, it usually is not a problem either, but they need to communicate with the store to let them know).
They then have to contact the Walmart store to let staff know they are there to pick up your order. They need to show their I.D. and know the order details.
The pickup process will then go on as usual, depending on whether it’s a curbside pickup or a pickup in the pickup tower. Your friend will need a car or other suitable vehicle for curbside pickup.
Can Someone Else Pick Up My Prescription At Walmart?
Picking up groceries for friends or family is one story, but what about prescriptions from Walmart’s pharmacy? This is also possible, but your friend or relative needs to know your full name and birthdate and show I.D.
In the case of controlled substances, they will have to sign a form that states that they have picked up the drugs for you and will deliver them to you.
Can Someone Else Pick Up Alcohol For Me at Walmart?
While normal groceries and prescriptions can be picked up by someone else, it is a different story when it comes to alcohol (if you live in a state that allows the sale of alcohol in Walmart).
Orders that include alcohol must be picked up by the person who ordered them. This is to prevent someone from circumventing the age check. If the person picking up the alcohol is of age you may not have an issue but valid government ID is required.
Final Thoughts
Anyone (with a valid I.D.) you know and is willing can pick up your Walmart order for you. In addition, you need to ensure they are added as the pickup person during the checkout process (or edit your order if the decision is made later). Walmart makes the pickup process fairly easy, so it generally is not an issue for someone else to pick up your order.