Walmart WFS prep — $0.85 a unit, all in.
Receiving, inspection, Walmart/GTIN barcode labeling, poly-bagging, carton packing and shipment straight into Walmart Fulfillment Services — one rate, no add-on billing — run out of our 15,000 sq ft Illinois warehouse. 24–48 hour turnaround. No monthly or unit minimums. No long-term lock-in. Send us your inventory — we get it WFS-compliant and inbound fast.
What’s included in the all-in rate
One rate per unit covers everything that gets your inventory accepted at the WFS fulfillment center the first time — no separate labeling, bagging, or carton fees.
Receiving & inspection — every unit counted and checked for condition, expiry, and WFS compliance before it ships. No separate carton receipt fee.
Barcode labeling — the correct Walmart/GTIN barcode applied and scannable on each sellable unit.
Poly-bagging & suffocation labels — included where Walmart requires them, not billed as an extra.
Carton packing & outbound to WFS — boxed, labeled, and shipped into your Walmart inbound shipment with tracking.
WFS prep is not FBA prep
The workflow looks similar and the details are where shipments get rejected. WFS and FBA both need the correct barcode label on every unit, poly-bagging with suffocation warnings where required, and sets or multipacks bundled and labeled as sold — but the barcodes are different. Amazon uses a seller-specific FNSKU applied over the manufacturer barcode. WFS reads the Walmart/GTIN barcode instead. Prep a WFS shipment the Amazon way and it comes back to you.
We run both programs daily out of the same building, so if you sell on Amazon and Walmart, one inventory pool gets prepped correctly for each destination without a second vendor. Full breakdown in our WFS vs FBA comparison, and you can model the fee difference in the WFS & FBA fee calculator.
Add-ons, priced as you need them
Anything beyond inspect-label-ship is quoted per unit so you only pay for what your products actually require — no padded bundles.
Bundling & multi-packs — $0.40/unit
Bubble wrap & fragile protection
Kitting & assembly
Expiration / lot tracking
Storage between shipments
Warning & hazmat labels
Marketing inserts & thank-you cards
A real warehouse, not a middleman. Hands-on team, 17,000+ orders a month, out of our own 15,000 sq ft Illinois facility.
Amazon and Walmart under one roof. Split a single inbound between FBA and WFS without shipping your inventory twice.
No monthly or unit minimums, no lock-in. Start with 25 units or 25,000. Scale up or down with your volume — no contracts.
Transparent, all-in pricing. $0.85/unit covering inspection, GTIN labeling, poly-bag and outbound — where the industry quotes $0.40–$2.00 and then bills labeling, bagging and cartons on top. You see the rate before you commit.
Why sellers move their WFS prep to Hardway
Walmart Marketplace is the fastest-growing channel most sellers aren’t staffed for. WFS rewards clean, compliant inbound shipments — and punishes sloppy ones with rejections and chargebacks. We prep to spec so your inventory goes live instead of sitting in a problem queue.
Already selling on Walmart and want the account run too? See Walmart account management.
Start with a quote →How it works
Get a quote
Tell us your volume, channels, and product type. We send per-unit pricing — no call required.
Send inventory
Ship to our Illinois warehouse. We receive and count within 24h.
We prep
Inspect, apply the Walmart/GTIN barcode, and box to WFS spec — 24–48h standard.
Into WFS
Shipped into your Walmart inbound shipment with tracking. You sell.
Walmart WFS prep FAQs
How much does WFS prep cost?
Our all-in rate is $0.85 per unit — covering receiving, inspection, Walmart/GTIN barcode labeling, poly-bagging and suffocation labels where required, carton packing, and outbound shipment into WFS — dropping to $0.75 at 1,000+ units a month and $0.65 at 5,000+. There is a $35 minimum per inbound shipment. The industry typically runs $0.40–$2.00 per unit before add-ons. Extras like bundling ($0.40/unit) or bubble wrap are quoted separately so you only pay for what your products need.
What’s the difference between WFS prep and FBA prep?
The workflow is similar — inspect, label, bag, box, ship — but the barcode differs. Amazon FBA uses a seller-specific FNSKU applied over the manufacturer barcode. WFS reads the Walmart/GTIN barcode. Packaging and bundling rules also differ in places, which is why we prep each destination to its own spec rather than treating them as one job.
Can you prep for Walmart WFS and Amazon FBA at the same time?
Yes. We run both programs daily from the same warehouse. You can hold one inventory pool with us and split it between FBA and WFS inbound shipments without shipping your stock twice.
What’s your turnaround time?
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours from receiving to outbound under normal conditions.
Is there a minimum order for WFS prep?
No. We have no monthly minimum — start at any volume. Many large prep centers require 500 to 15,000 units a month; we take small sellers and scale with you.
Where are you located?
We prep out of our own 15,000 sq ft warehouse in Homer Glen, Illinois (Chicago metro), with a hands-on team processing 17,000+ orders a month.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No long-term lock-in. You pay per unit for what you ship and scale up or down as your volume moves.
Is my inventory insured?
We carry warehouse legal liability coverage for goods in our care, custody, and control. Because that responds where we’re legally responsible rather than for full replacement value, we also recommend you carry your own stock policy for the full value of your inventory — we’ll walk you through the structure before you sign.
Get your Walmart WFS prep quote
Send us your details and we’ll come back with per-unit pricing for your products. No phone call required to get a number.
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What brands say after switching.
“Matt at Hardway has exceeded expectations, and I say this after experiencing an absolute nightmare with a larger warehouse in the same area. Since switching to Hardway, orders are fulfilled exactly as promised. Emails are answered immediately. Mistakes are admitted. Billing makes sense. Returns are back on the shelf immediately… An absolute night and day difference from the previous warehouse.”