Walmart is one of the biggest companies in the US. Known for having affordable prices both in their groceries and home décor sections, it truly has been a stapple for many American families for years. But they are falling behind. The impact of the recession and now the Trump tariffs have made them not as affordable as they used to be, and the way they treat their employees, which they justified as a cost saving measure before is no longer resonating with many shoppers. This has made them now try to entice them back as well as make new impacts to try to recoup some of their losses.
One of the ways they are doing this is by offering promotions to new shoppers or those who have not yet signed up for their membership program, Walmart+. While the program has been popular with frequent shoppers, it has not garnered as much attention as the company hoped and it definitely has not managed to compete with Costco’s membership drive as the amount of perks are not the same, but if you are a frequent shopper and have not yet signed up, you might want to consider taking advantage of this particular offer.
The new Walmart+ offer that you definitely want to consider
The Walmart+ annual membership does have a price, it is as of the time of writing this article, $98 annually or $12.95 monthly, plus taxes applicable, but they offer a three month free trial and, if you sigh up now for the year, a $50 credit to use on your first purchase. In fact, you can get the credit even if you get the first three month trial for free and then cancel the operation.
Given the perks of being a Walmart+ member, they are counting on those to entice you to stay after the trial, and they are not really wrong in that they have a lot to offer. If you shop often, love convenience, or are trying to save money on things like gas, groceries, streaming services, or even travel this membership might be for you.
The first and most important perk nowadays is that there is free unlimited shipping without a minimum amount in the order, which is amazing for anyone who has gotten used to paying for shipping fees or always trying to hit a spending threshold. You can use this free delivery service for grocery delivery, including fresh produce, which is ideal if you are particular about what ends up in your cart or you forgot to pick things up when you were at the store in person and have decided to just place a second order from the comfort of your own home.
If you drive, even if it is not a lot, Walmart+ also comes with a 10 cents off per gallon discount at participating gas stations. While it might not seem like a lot, it adds up, especially if you have a guzzler, but this might not be as convenient for everyone if you do not have a convenient gas station near your home, work or another area that you frequent, as convenience is key for this perk.
Walmart+ also gives you 5% cashback when you book travel through their platform. That might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Walmart, but between that discount and being able to get access to limited-time promos, like a few free months of TSA PreCheck through Clear, which lets you breeze through airport security faster, travelling this summer could be a lot more pleasant and without even making that much of an effort.
The promotion is simple to claim. Just head over to the website and sign up for the annual plan.