Walmart is the largest retailer globally, selling from groceries to electronics, clothes, and housewares — online and in over 4,700 stores across the US. Walmart+ is Walmart's membership program, providing free delivery, free shipping with no minimum, discounted fuel, streaming subscription, and early access to deals.
$12.95/month or $98/year. Perks: free delivery from your local store for unlimited purchases with a minimum purchase of $35, free shipping from Walmart.com with no minimum purchase amount, 10 cents off per gallon at participating Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, Murphy and Sam's Club fuel stations, free streaming subscription (Paramount+, Essential OR Peacock, Premium — your choice, changeable every 90 days), returns from home with no printing or repackaging, early access to deals and product releases, 25% discount on Burger King orders made online, free flat tire repairs at Walmart Auto Care, online pet care services (no charge through Pawp), and pharmacy delivery.
Walmart+ is 50% cheaper for students — $49/year or $6.47/month with a free 30-day trial. Assist is Walmart's Walmart+ membership with the same 50% discount offered to customers who receive governmental assistance (SNAP/EBT, Medicaid, WIC, TANF, SSI, or LIHEAP).
Walmart+ allows users to try Walmart+ for 30 days for $1. That will allow you to try the majority of benefits and decide whether it is worthy to pay the membership fee considering delivery and discounted fuel benefits. Some benefits like early access to sales might be unavailable during this period only to full-paying members. Remember to turn off the auto-renewal in time.
Most of the items can be returned within 90 days of purchase (electronics — within 30 days) with a receipt, either in-store or via mail. Walmart+ members can request a home return pickup for some of the items (no box, no label, no need to go to the store). Non-members return items traditionally — in store (at the service desk) or via mail.
Walmart+ membership costs $98 per year that is $41 less than Amazon Prime (which is $139 per year). But Amazon Prime includes video and music streaming services. For the customers who do not need them and who buy mostly everyday products and groceries, Walmart+ is more suitable.
Traditional promo codes on Walmart.com are rare. Instead, there are Rollback deals (reduced prices on everyday items), clearance sections, and deals for Walmart+ members only. During the Walmart Deals event (similar to Prime Days of Amazon), Walmart+ members have early access to the best deals.
For many Walmart+ members, the grocery delivery is the most important perk, which justifies the membership fee. Free delivery from your local Walmart with minimum purchase of $35 allows you to make weekly runs without leaving your sofa. Walmart also provides the service of Express delivery (as fast as same-day delivery), but the extra charges apply. Members can save up to $9.95 on express delivery fees compared to non-members.
Yes. New members can try Walmart+ for 29 days for only $1. The subscription automatically renews for $12.95/month or $98/year, depending on your chosen plan. Please remember to cancel the subscription before 30 days elapse if you do not want to continue using it.
Yes. College and graduate students have Walmart+ with 50% discount — for $49/year or $6.47/month after 30-day trial period. Walmart+ Assist has the same 50% discount for customers receiving governmental assistance.
Discount 10 cents per gallon at participating Exxon, Mobil, Walmart and Murphy gas stations, plus member pricing at Sam's Club fuel centers. Link your preferred payment method in the Walmart app to take advantage of the discount.
90 days for most items, 30 days for electronics. Walmart+ members can request a return pickup at home for eligible items with no printing or repackaging.
Yes. Members can select one of two services — Paramount+ (Essential) or Peacock (Premium). It is an ad-supported service. Members can switch between the services every 90 days. The streaming perk alone is worth about $6–8 per month.
Fuel discount becomes irrelevant for such users, but other perks like free delivery, free shipping with no minimum, the streaming subscription, pharmacy delivery, and return pick-up still remain valuable. If you order groceries or household items online two times a month, the delivery savings alone can cover the membership cost.
Yes. Promo codes, rollback deals and clearances are available for all customers. Walmart+ gives the opportunity to buy items with an additional early access to deals and members-only pricing, but the main shopping experience and the bulk of deals are available even without membership.
Walmart does not price match with its competitors or prices on Walmart.com. But Walmart.com prices are typically lower than in-store prices, and you can use the Walmart app to compare the prices before you buy.