Now through December 2, 2024, new Walmart+ members can get an annual membership for $49, which is 50% off the standard price. And with a membership, you’ll get early access to Walmart’s Black Friday sale and other deals.
A Walmart+ membership also includes ongoing benefits which can easily offset the cost, especially at this discounted price. Members get free shipping, free grocery delivery, a Paramount+ subscription, fuel discounts and more.
Walmart+ benefits
Walmart+ normally costs $98 a year or $12.95 a month and gives members access to a range of benefits, including:
- Free Paramount+ subscription (normally $7.99 a month)
- Free shipping (no minimum order amount)
- Free grocery delivery
- Up to 10 cents per gallon off on gas at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Exxon/Mobil and Murphy’s locations
- Free online pet care
- 25% off digital Burger King orders everyday, plus a free Whopper with any purchase every three months
- Free flat tire repair and free road hazard warranty at Walmart Auto Care Centres
- Early access to deals
In addition to the ongoing perks, Walmart+ members have access to a number of limited-time offers. These deals include six free months of Sirius XM, up to three free months of Apple News+ and more.
Here’s a quick side-by-side look at how Amazon Prime and Walmart+ compare:
Amazon Prime vs. Walmart+
| Amazon Prime | Walmart+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial period | 30 days | 30 days |
| Monthly cost | $14.99 per month | $12.95 per month |
| Yearly cost | $139 annually ($40.88 savings) | $98 annually ($57.40 savings) |
| Student discount | Yes | Yes |
| Free grocery delivery | Yes – $35 minimum (with a $9.99 monthly or $99.99 yearly grocery delivery subscription) | Yes – $35 minimum |
| Music and video streaming | Yes | Only video, not music |
| Clothing perks | Yes – Prime Try Before You Buy | No |
| Gas discounts | Yes | Yes |
| Scan to pay in store | Yes | Yes |
Credit cards to help you get the most from Walmart+
Although Walmart’s co-branded credit card has been discontinued, a number of other rewards credit cards can help you get a solid return on your Walmart purchases.
The Citi Double Cash® Card is worth looking into if you don’t want to pay an annual fee. It earns 2% back on all purchases, 1% when you buy and 1% when you pay.
Citi Double Cash® Card
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Rewards
Earn 2% on every purchase with unlimited 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay for those purchases. To earn cash back, pay at least the minimum due on time. Plus, a special travel offer, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked on the Citi Travel℠ portal through 12/31/25.
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Welcome bonus
Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
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Annual fee
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Intro APR
0% for the first 18 months on balance transfers; N/A for purchases
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Balance transfer fee
For balance transfers completed within 4 months of account opening, an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer ($5 minimum) applies; after that, a balance transfer fee of 5% of each transfer ($5 minimum) applies
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Foreign transaction fee
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Credit needed
The Platinum Card® from American Express can also be a great travel card to open if you’re interested in Walmart+ because you’ll get an up to $12.95 monthly statement credits plus applicable taxes to cover one membership fee (plus Ups are not eligible; subject to auto-renewal). The American Express Platinum card does have a $695 annual fee (see rates and fees), but you can easily offset the cost with the card’s many benefits. In addition to the Walmart+ benefit, cardholders get credits for airline fees, Global Entry/TSA PreCheck, CLEAR (Receive either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck® (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider), Equinox (enrollment required), Saks (enrollment required), digital entertainment (enrollment required) and more. Terms apply.
The Platinum Card® from American Express
On the American Express secure site
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Rewards
Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year, 5X Membership Rewards® Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel, 1X points on all other eligible purchases
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Welcome bonus
Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
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Bottom line
You can save money with a Walmart+ membership with ongoing benefits like free shipping and by taking advantage of limited-time deals. Right now, you can get 50% off an annual membership for a limited time. If you’re not ready to commit to an annual membership yet, keep in mind that Walmart+ offers a free 30-day trial.
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For rates and fees of The Platinum® Card from American Express, click here.
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