What Is Walmart+? Everything You Need to Know

During the lead-up to Black Friday 2023, Walmart is running a big sale on its membership service Walmart+. Between now and November 8 (which is coming right up), you can save 50% off a one-year Walmart+ membership. That means you can get a whole year of the service for $49 instead of the usual $99.

You’ve probably heard the phrase Walmart+, but there’s a good chance you’re not entirely sure what it is, or whether you should subscribe to it. We’re here to clear up any confusion and tell you exactly what benefits you get with a Walmart+ subscription. We’ll also run down the pricing and any deals that are available at the moment.

What Is Walmart+?

Walmart+ is the retailer’s membership program. It comes with an array of benefits that ought to be appealing to anyone who shops at Walmart on a fairly regular basis. It gets you benefits like free shipping, free grocery delivery, and more (see below for more info).

How Much Does Walmart+ Cost?

You have two options when it comes to paying for a Walmart+ subscription. Here’s the current standard pricing for both options:

• Monthly: $12.95 per month
• Annual: 98 per year

Walmart+ on Sale for $49

That said, for a very limited time, ending November 8, 2023, Walmart+ is available for 50% off. It also gets you early access to all the Walmart Black Friday deals, which happen to start November 8 as well.

Benefits of a Walmart+ Membership

• Early Access to Sales and Promotions: Walmart+ members get early access to promotions and sales events — including Black Friday.
• Free Shipping: A Walmart+ membership gets you free shipping for online orders, with no order minimum.
• Free Delivery: You also get free delivery from your local store on lots of items, including groceries.
• Paramount+ Video Streaming: Included in every Walmart+ membership is full access to the streaming service Paramount+. That means you can watch movies and shows like Yellowstone and its many spinoffs, plus Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Gold, and many more. That alone is worth $70 per year.
• Savings on Fuel: You also get discounts on fuel you buy from a variety of gas stations, including Exxon, Mobil, Sam’s Club, Walmart, and Murphy.

Is a Walmart+ Membership Worth It?

If you shop at Walmart often, either online or in-store, then it’s probably worth the money. If you like the content available on Paramount+ and you shop at Walmart occasionally, then it’s probably worthwhile as well.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN’s board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Threads and Twitter.