Walmart now sells one $120 yearly plan covering Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus, which would cost $218 bought separately. Here is who gains.
Walmart has combined two of its memberships into one. For $120 a year, you now get both Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus. Bought separately, they cost $218, so the bundle saves you nearly $100. The catch is that you pay the full amount upfront. There is no monthly option and no free trial.
The price works out to the equivalent of $10 a month. It gives you entry to Sam's Club warehouses and member-only prices on brand-name products and Member's Mark items. You also get free delivery on eligible orders from both stores.
Walmart says separate memberships for retail delivery, warehouse shopping and streaming can add up to nearly $400 a year. Existing members get a path to the new plan without starting over.
If you already pay for both, link your Walmart+ and Sam's Club accounts. Most eligible members can then receive a prorated Walmart+ refund. You can join, upgrade or link accounts in either store's app or on Walmart's membership page.
The deal fits people who already shop at both stores, use delivery often and buy in bulk. It also helps if you drive a lot, since the gas discount adds up, or if you would pay for one of the streaming services anyway. If you rarely use these perks, paying $120 in one go may not make sense.
The standalone memberships are still available, so nobody is forced into the bundle. Walmart and Sam's Club employees will also receive the combined membership as a benefit.
If you shop at both stores and would use delivery, gas savings or streaming, the $120 bundle can save money, but check that you will use it before paying upfront.
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