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Online shopping is great for convenience and choice, but if you're not careful, it's easy to fall victim to faux deals or not-so-great "savings." Thankfully, many major retailers have price-matching policies to help curb this, but these rules vary across retailers and can be incredibly nitpicky. Knowing price-matching policies for top retailers helps you make the most informed purchase decisions, and can even reveal how to save more if you miss the best price.

Several major retailers, like Walmart, Best Buy, and more, have some version of a price-match policy, and understanding the nuances and rules of each policy makes for the most successful shopper. But what about one of the largest online outlets? Here's what you need to know about Amazon, including whether the e-commerce king price matches or not.

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