If you’ve been paying for a shopping membership that doesn’t feel like it’s pulling its weight anymore — or if you’ve never had one and wondered whether they’re actually worth it — Walmart+ deserves a serious look.
This isn’t just a delivery pass. It’s a full lifestyle membership that covers groceries, gas, streaming, travel, and more. And for $98 a year (or $12.95/month), the math gets very easy, very fast.
Free Grocery Delivery From Your Local Walmart
The flagship benefit is genuinely great: free same-day grocery delivery from your local Walmart store on orders over $35. No markups on prices, no delivery fee, no tipping required (though always appreciated). You’re getting Walmart’s already-low everyday prices, delivered to your door.
For busy families, people without easy access to a store, or anyone who has ever lost 45 minutes to a grocery run, this alone can justify the membership cost within a couple of weeks.
Free Shipping With Literally No Minimum Order
Every order. No minimums. Free. That’s it. Whether you’re buying a single bottle of shampoo or a cart full of household supplies, shipping is free. How many times have you padded an online cart just to hit a shipping threshold? With Walmart+, that math is gone.
Early Access to Sales and Hot-Item Drops
Walmart runs major sale events throughout the year, and Walmart+ members consistently get in the door first. That means early access to the high-demand items that sell out before most people even know the sale started. Being a member is like having a backstage pass to the store’s best prices.
Up to 10 Cents Off Per Gallon at the Pump
Walmart+ members save up to 10 cents per gallon at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy gas stations, plus member pricing at Sam’s Club fuel centers. For someone filling up a standard tank once a week, that’s real, tangible money back in your pocket every month — and it adds up to well over the cost of membership annually for many drivers.
A Free Streaming Service — Your Choice
Members choose between a free Paramount+ or Peacock subscription — both included at no extra charge. That’s live sports, hit TV shows, movies, and news, bundled right into your membership. If you’re currently paying for either of these services separately, you’ve basically just offset a chunk of your Walmart+ cost right there.
Travel Savings, Pharmacy Perks, and More
Walmart+ also includes up to 5% back in Walmart Cash on flights, hotels, car rentals, and activities booked through Walmart. Plus free pharmacy delivery — prescriptions can arrive as soon as the same day with no order minimum. These are the kinds of benefits that fly under the radar until you actually need them.
Mobile Scan & Go: Skip the Checkout Line
In-store shoppers get one of retail’s most underrated perks: Scan & Go. Use the Walmart app to scan items as you shop and pay on your phone. Walk right out. No lines, no waiting, no awkward moments when the self-checkout freezes. For anyone who dreads the checkout experience, this feature alone is a revelation.
Did We Mention There’s a Free Trial?
Walmart+ is $98/year or $12.95/month — with a free 30-day trial for new members. When you stack up free delivery, free shipping, gas savings, a streaming subscription, travel perks, and pharmacy benefits, the membership starts paying for itself within the first month for most regular shoppers.
The free trial is the easiest decision you’ll make all week.