Getting started
Item setup
Catalog management
Listing optimization
Order management
Taxes & payments
Policies & standards
Growth opportunities
Shipping & fulfillment
Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS)
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By selling on Walmart Marketplace Canada, you can potentially tap into the millions of customers that shop on Walmart.ca and within the Walmart app. Walmart Marketplace Canada offers sellers the unique opportunity to unlock their business potential by reaching a wide array of customer segments. In this guide, we’ll cover the essentials of what you need to know before you apply and start selling on Walmart Marketplace Canada.
How Does it Work?
Signing up to become a Walmart Marketplace Canada seller is completely free. You simply pay a Referral Fee on each item sold. To maintain a high-quality marketplace, there are minimum requirements all sellers need to meet before selling.
1. You need a Walmart Marketplace Canada account.
Creating your seller account can be a simple and easy process. Before you begin, make sure you’re ready with the following:
Business Verification Documents
- Federal or Provincial Business Number or a Business Tax Identification Number
- Your Business Information such as Email, Phone Number, Address, Legal Business Name
- Personal Information such as a Driver’s License, Passport, or a Valid Government ID with photo (ID Number, Expiry Date, Country of Issue)
- Supporting documents that verify your business name and address such as Notice of Assessment (NOA), Articles of Incorporation (AOI), Articles of Amalgamation or Notice of Registration (Quebec Only)
- Utility Bill or Bank Statement (Within the last 6 months).
Market Specific Details
- Customer Service Emails and Phone Number.
- Canada Tax Registration Numbers if applicable.
Fulfillment Details
- A Return Center Address located in Canada or the United States of America for customer returns.
Payment Details
- Bank Account Information. See the Set up and Update your Payment info article for more details.
Upload supporting documents as PNGs, JPGs or PDFs smaller than 5MB. You’ll need to upload a screenshot from the tax website showing Canada TRN if applicable.
2. You need to complete the setup process.
Once you’ve gathered the items listed above, you’re ready to create your Walmart Marketplace Canada account and complete the account setup process to begin onboarding. This includes business verification, market-specific business information, fulfillment settings and payments. Check out this guide for details on this process.
Enter all of your business details exactly as they appear on your documents to avoid delays in processing your information.
3. Finish up by completing next steps.
After you’ve completed the account setup process, you can list your entire product catalog, choose your fulfillment method and add inventory. Want more info on your options? Check out this guide.
Additional Guidelines
- Expand to International Markets:As a global platform, Walmart Marketplace Canada can help you scale your business and achieve global reach. Upon successfully completing setup requirements for the market you wish to sell in, Marketplace Canada sellers may be eligible to sell their products on the Walmart US Marketplace, the Walmart Mexico Marketplace, or the Walmart Chile Marketplace.
- Selling Policies and Standards:It’s imperative for sellers to understand and share our commitment to a fair, open, and honest Marketplace culture. All Walmart Marketplace Canada sellers are responsible for being aware of and compliant with all policies, rules and guidelines. Failure to adhere may result in account suspension or termination from the Marketplace program.
- Support: If you’re still running into issues during the onboarding process or if you receive an EIN validation error, check to make sure you’re entering the correct information first. If all else fails, we recommend creating a case and contacting seller support.