Walmart and Sam’s Club are teaming up on a new membership bundle that combines perks from both retailers for $120 a year.
The bundle offers access to Sam’s Club Plus and Walmart+ benefits, with the company saying customers can save about $100 annually compared with purchasing the memberships separately. Enrollment is underway.
The launch comes as shoppers weigh the cost of subscriptions, warehouse clubs and delivery services.
Here’s what to know about the new Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus bundle, including its price, benefits and how existing members can switch.
How much does the Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus bundle cost?
The bundle costs $120 a year, according to a company news release.
How can I sign up for the bundle membership?
Customers can sign up on Walmart’s website at walmart.com/plus/samsclub.
What perks come with the membership?
According to the company, the bundle includes:
- Access to Sam’s Club
- Free delivery and shipping from Walmart and Sam’s Club
- Free pharmacy delivery
- Free returns from home
- A second Sam’s Club membership card and access to the Sam’s Club Mastercard
- A choice of Peacock or Paramount+ subscription
- Auto and tire savings at Sam’s Garage
- 25% off Burger King digital orders, plus one free Whopper with any purchase every three months
- Gas savings of 10 cents per gallon at participating stations
- 2% Sam’s Cash on eligible purchases
- A credit card offering 5% cash back with OnePay at Walmart
- Up to 10% Walmart Cash on purchases through Walmart+ Travel
- An annual $60 electronic gift card from T-Mobile
How much can customers save with the bundle?
The
company says the bundle can save customers about $100 a year.
Purchased separately, Walmart+ costs $98 per year, while Sam’s Club Plus costs $120 per year. Together, the two memberships cost $218 annually, making the bundle $98 cheaper.
How can existing members switch to the bundle?
According to the company:
- Walmart+ members can switch for an additional $22 a year.
- Sam’s Club members can switch for an additional $60 a year.
- Sam’s Club Plus members can switch at no additional cost.
Customers who already have separate Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus memberships can link their accounts at walmart.com/plus/samsclub.
Can customers get a refund if they already have both memberships?
Customers who already paid separately for Walmart+ and Sam’s Club memberships may qualify for a refund after linking their accounts. Eligibility depends in part on when each membership began.
The company said customers do not need to apply for a refund. The process will start automatically for eligible members, with refunds sent to the original payment method. If that method cannot accept the refund, the company will contact the customer about an alternative.
Where are Sam’s Club stores in New York?
New York has 12 Sam’s Club locations, according to the company’s website. They are in:
- Cheektowaga: 3735 Union Road
- Elmira: 830 County Road 64, Suite 2
- Elmsford: 333 Saw Mill River Road
- Fishkill: 56 West Merritt Blvd.
- Kingston: 801 Frank Sottile Blvd.
- Latham: 579 Troy Schenectady Road
- Medford: 2950 Horseblock Road
- Niagara Falls: 1580 Military Road
- Plattsburgh: 7 Consumer Square
- Vestal: 2441 Vestal Parkway East
- Middletown: 300 North Galleria Drive
- Watertown: 21341 Sam’s Drive
Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart, operates more than 600 warehouse club locations in the United States and Puerto Rico, according to its website.
Where are Walmart stores in New York?
New York has nearly 100 Walmart stores, according to the company. Find locations in the state using Walmart’s store directory.
Contributing: USA TODAY Network
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Walmart and Sam’s Club combine memberships. Here’s what you get
