Walmart says it's killing a popular price-matching tool because it already offers the lowest prices — and outraged customers are accusing the company of lying

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Walmart is ending Savings Catcher, which refunded customers for price differences between Walmart and its competitors.

is ending Savings Catcher, a popular price-matching tool that automatically refunded customers for any price differences between Walmart and its competitors.

The tool, which is part of Walmart's app, automates the price-matching process. It scans shoppers' Walmart receipts and compares the prices paid to those advertised for the same items elsewhere. "Walmart's prices win most often when you submit your receipts, which tells us that the program's intent has been met," the company said."That's why we have decided to discontinue the Savings Catcher receipt submission, effective May 14, 2019."

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