We were planning to open a Walmart account for a client who already has a four-year-old LLC, an Amazon business, a website, etc.
A few months ago, I saw posts saying that Walmart is not approving new accounts because of the recent restrictions and deactivations of accounts.
Can anybody give me better insight into the current situation?
What extra steps need to be taken?
Kindly guide.
You’re right, Walmart has tightened approvals a lot recently, especially for new accounts or sellers coming from Amazon, but it’s still possible to get approved if you prepare carefully.
First, expect extended vetting: Walmart now checks ownership history, business address, and previous marketplace account status.
Because many Amazon sellers were deactivated, Walmart looks for red flags such as prior account closures, multiple brand registrations, or aggressive reselling behaviors.
To improve your client’s odds: make sure their LLC is clean and active, have clear business-bank account info, upload proof of address (a recent utility bill or bank statement matching the LLC), and ensure their business website looks professional and fully functional.
Avoid creating multiple seller accounts across marketplaces right away, stick to one storefront under a clearly defined brand. Also prepare documentation: invoices from legit suppliers (not Amazon), product photos, UPC/GTINs, and a brief business plan showing they source products responsibly.
Many sellers who recently got approved report that success came after 4–6 weeks of waiting and submitting proper verifiable paperwork.
In short: Walmart’s gate is harder now, but with clean documentation and a straightforward legitimate business setup, approval is still achievable.