Shop smart with price match guarantees from top brands

Price matching is a great way of trying to get a company to match or better a price that you have seen elsewhere, but not all companies offer it. Below I’ve provided a list of those that do.

What is price matching?

By doing your research before you buy a product or service, you will often visit several retailers selling them for different prices, you might be able to leverage this and get a retailer to sell you that product or service at the lowest price you’ve seen and sometimes better it, this is price matching. 

It is more often than not given before the sale of the product but some retailers will match the price of an item you’ve bought from them so long as you notify them within a certain number of days, usually 7.

Why do retailers offer price match promises?

Quite simply retailers want you to buy from them and have teams dedicated to trawling the web comparing prices so that when you are ready to buy, it’s them you buy from.

Sometimes a price change can happen quickly and be missed by these teams, allowing you to see whether they can match the price you’ve seen.

win your custom and if you’ve done your research and found the same product you’re after cheaper from one of their competitors some retailers will match the price, if not better it.

Using price matching to get further benefits

You might be thinking, if you’ve seen it cheaper elsewhere why would you make an effort to ask another retailer to match it?

While it’s called price matching some retailers will better the price you’ve seen or offer further incentives to buy from them.

This could be an extended warranty, free delivery and removal of your old product or upgrades on rooms or flights.

Can you price match items on sale?

This depends on the retailer’s terms and conditions, but some will price match on sale items and discounted items and those products that you might have vouchers for.

Is there anything else you need to know about price matching?

Retailers have specific terms and conditions to their price match policy so you need to familiarise yourself with these before approaching them with your request.

These can be very specific so read through them carefully to make sure that the retailer doesn’t have a reason to dismiss your claim.

How to do price matching

Price matching takes a little bit of work on your part, but no more than you should be doing anyway when making sure that you are getting the product that you want at the best price when shopping.

Do your research

When you are at the stage where you’re ready to commit to the purchase, make sure that your research is about finding the best value, not just the best price.

The value will mean different things to different people, but it is essentially getting the most from your purchase.

Are there additional benefits, what is their customer service like, have you used them before?

All important considerations in the buying process.

Use comparison websites

There are several price comparison websites available that will show you prices for the item you’re after across a few retailers.

Pricespy for example not only shows you the current price given but also the price history so that you can see how much of a deal you’re getting.

There are also comparison websites available which you should also check as while they generally show the same retailers, they might also show ones not listed on the others.

Companies offering Price Matching promises and guarantees

Electricals

AO Price Match Promise

The AO Price Match Promise is obtained by calling 0161 470 1100 or using Web Chat.

If you see the product drop in price or find it cheaper within 7 days they will refund the difference.

Box Price Match Promise

The Box Price Match Promise requires that you complete a form, you will be then contacted within 4 working hours to confirm whether they can price match.

Currys Price Promise

The Currys Price Promise is obtained by completing a pre-sales form and if accepted you will be provided with a voucher for the difference or go in-store.

Ebuyer Price Promise

To benefit from the Ebuyer Price Promise you have to send an email to them or call on 0371 521 3300 if you see a product cheaper within 7 days.

A price match refund is credited to your account and is only valid for 3 months.

Marks Electrical Price Match Promise

Call 0116 2 515 515 with the product code and name of the competitor to see if you are able to claim on Marks Electrical Price Match Promise.

Jessops Price Match Promise

Call them on 0203 322 3387 or email [email protected] with your contact info and a link to the competitor’s website.

The Jessop Price Match Promise is matched against Argos, Currys PC World, John Lewis, Park Cameras, Amazon Direct and WEX, not including marketplaces or auction sites.

Fragrances

Fragrance Shop

The Fragrance Shop Price Match Guarantee is offered when their competitor is located within 5 miles of their store.

They match against Boots, Superdrug, Debenhams, The Perfume Shop, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Selfridges.

All Beauty

The All Beuty Price Match Promise is obtained by either emailing them or calling 0144 668 8111.

All Beauty will match against Beauty Bay, Boots, Debenhams, Escentual, FeelUnique, Fragrance Direct, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Look Fantastic, Selfridges, Superdrug, The Fragrance Shop, The Perfume Shop.

Perfume Price

You will need to email Perfume Price at [email protected].

If they agree to the Perfume Price Price Match you will receive your refund upon dispatch of your order.

They match against allbeauty, Beauty Bay, Boots, Debenhams, Escentual, FeelUnique, Fragrance Direct, Harrods, House Of Fraser, Harvey Nicholas, John Lewis, Look Fantastic, Selfridges, Super Drug, The Fragrance Shop and The Perfume Shop.

Look incredible

To claim the Look Incredible Price Match Guarantee, email them or call them on 0330 1222 235.

They claim they will match or beat the following competitors All Beauty, Beauty Bay, Boots, Debenhams Escentual, Fabled, FeelUnique, Fragrance Direct, Harvey Nichols, Harrods House of Fraser, John Lewis, Lookfantastic, The Perfume Shop, Selfridges and The Fragrance Shop.

Holidays

Thomas Cook

To claim the Thomas Cook Price Match Guarantee email them at [email protected] within 24 hours of receipt of your holiday booking confirmation.

Love Holidays

Your Love Holidays Price Match Guarantee is claimed by logging into your account and completing the price match guarantee form.

Your claim has to be made within 24 hours of receiving your holiday booking confirmation.

Lastminute

Email Lastminute at [email protected] within 24 hours of receiving your booking confirmation.

Payment of the price match claim can take up to 14 days to be credited to the card on which you made the payment.

Travel Republic

To claim the Travel Republic Price Guarantee call their sales team on 020 8974 7200 before making your booking.

Motoring

ATS Euromaster

The ATS Euromaster price match is available at the time of purchase.

Competitors must be located within 3 miles of the ATS Euromaster Service Centre.

Halfords

Available in-store the competitor

The store that you want to price match against must be in your local area i.e. they must be located in the same town or within a 10-mile radius.

Mustard

Mustard* will beat your cheapest online quote.

Once you get a quote from Mustard you will be provided with a telephone number on the quote confirmation email.