Everything to Know About the Walmart+ Membership, from Free Shipping to Gas Discounts

Mar. 15, 2025

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Everything You Should Know About The Walmart+ Membership

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Is Walmart+ worth the cost?

As a team of shopping writers, we’re constantly looking out for the best value, and oftentimes, that search brings us to Walmart. The retail giant sells just about everything you may need, from groceries and beauty products to car tires. The brand’s low prices and convenient supercenters attract customers in 19 countries across 10,500 stores and clubs.

Deal Alert!Right now, new members can save 50 percent on a yearly membership — that’s like getting six months free!

Deal Alert!

Right now, new members can save 50 percent on a yearly membership — that’s like getting six months free!

While Walmart’s savings on brand-name products are available to all shoppers, members of the Walmart+ program have access to additional savings and tons of surprising perks. As shopping experts, we delved into the fine print to understand all the benefits that the Walmart+ membership offers. And, spoiler alert, there area lotof benefits to be had.

Don’t believe us? You can check out all of the savings and perks for yourself — forfree— with a 30-day trialwhen you sign up.

For a monthly or yearly fee, Walmart+ members have access to a slew of benefits that other Walmart shoppers don’t receive. This includes free same-day delivery, discounts on fuel, a free Paramount+ membership, and more.

The perk that we’re most impressed with is the free delivery, which basically allows you to shop online and have your order delivered to you within a few hours. Consider using this feature as a delivery grocery service (like Instacart) to have your pick of Walmart’s super extensive grocery aisles delivered right to your door — saving you the hassle and time involved in going to the grocery store, searching the aisles, and lugging heavy bags home.

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How to Sign Up for Walmart+

Signing up for Walmart+ is easy — just follow the link to the website, click on the button that says “claim your free trial,” and add your email when prompted. If you already have a standard Walmart account, you’ll be asked to enter your password. If you don’t already have an account, you can enter your name, phone number, and password to make one. Then, you’ll have the option to choose between the monthly payment plan and the annual payment plan.Choose your desired plan, then add in your payment method of choice to get started with your free 30-day trial.

If you decide to cancel your trial before the 30 days are up, just go to your account page, click Walmart+, then the gear icon, and select cancel. If you cancel before the auto-renew date, you won’t be charged.

Walmart+ Cost and Plans

There are a few options available when signing up for a Walmart+ membership. You can choose the standard membership and pay either a monthly rate of $13 or a yearly rate of $98. The yearly plan breaks down to a cost of $8 per month, so if you know that you’ll want to enjoy the benefits of a Walmart+ membership all year long, this plan will ultimately save you $58 compared to the monthly plan.

Students can take advantage of special savings on Walmart+ memberships. For those who are 18 years or older and are a current or incoming student at Title IV-accredited schools in the US, you can get a Walmart+ membership for $6 per month or $49 per year. To get verified as a student, you have to fill out an eligibility verification form through SheerID, which you’ll be directed to from the Walmart+ website when you go to enroll.

Walmart also offers a discounted plan for anyone who qualifies for government assistance programs, including ​​SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid, as long as you have the necessary documents to prove your eligibility. Walmart+ Assist plans cost $6 per month or $49 per year for those eligible.

Walmart Plus Offerings

Free Shipping

Free Delivery

Pro Tip!You can add multiple delivery addresses to your Walmart+ account, allowing you to send last-minute gifts to your family and friends right on time. Use it to deliver chocolatesto your mom, cozy slippers toyour grandma, and scented candles toyour sister-in-law!

Pro Tip!

You can add multiple delivery addresses to your Walmart+ account, allowing you to send last-minute gifts to your family and friends right on time. Use it to deliver chocolatesto your mom, cozy slippers toyour grandma, and scented candles toyour sister-in-law!

Gas Savings

Members, start your engines! Joining Walmart+ offers impressive fuel benefits, including a discount of 10 cents per gallon at Exxon and Mobil stations, plus up to 10 cents off at select Walmart and Murphy stations. To access these savings at the pump, open the Walmart app, click on the W+ membership page, then follow the instructions listed there.

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Autocare

The Walmart+ membership also gives you access to the Walmart Auto Care Centers, where you can get a free Road Hazard warranty on any tires that they install for you. You’re also entitled to unlimited, free tire repair on any personal vehicle, whether you own it or not.

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Returns From Home

If you’re anything like us —  online shoppers who loathe going to the post office — you might have a guilty pile of boxes just waiting to be returned. Thanks to the Walmart+ return from home program, you can easily send your purchases back without even having to leave your house. Note: Not every product is eligible for free home returns yet (Walmart is still piloting this feature as one of their “trial benefits”), and the benefit is not available in every location.

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How do I get a free trial of Walmart+?

All new customers are eligible for a free 30-day trial of Walmart+. Head over to theWalmart Plus website, click on the button that says “Claim your free trial,” then follow the prompts to get started on your free month of Walmart+ benefits.

Can I switch to a different Walmart+ plan after I sign up?

Yes, you can! Just go over to your Walmart+ account page, and you’ll have the option to switch between from a monthly membership to an annual membership or vice versa (but keep in mind that you won’t be entitled to a refund for any membership payments that you’ve made in the past).

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Target Circle360:Should you frequently peruse the aisles of Target, the Target Circle360 membership may be right for you. The membership provides unlimited same-day delivery on orders of $35+, free two-day shipping, and an extra-long return window. If you already have a Target Circle credit or debit card, the 360 membership costs just $49 a year, but if you don’t have a Target Circle card, then it costs $99 annually.

Cai Crameris a shopping writer at PEOPLE who constantly scours the internet for the best value finds. She’s covered Walmart’s best deals for two years but still feels shocked when she finds her favorite brands discounted on Walmart’s website. For this story, Cai did in-depth research and read countless reviews to discover the benefits of the Walmart+ membership.

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