If you're a regular Walmart shopper, you might want to consider signing up for a W+ annual membership. W+ give you a whole host of benefits that extends beyond free expedited shipping, including a free subscription to the Paramount+ Essential plan (which normally costs $8/mo by itself) as well as extended trials to YouTube Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Apple Music, and more. If you haven't signed up before, you're privy to a 30-day free trial. Afterwards, you can choose either the $12.95 monthly plan or $98 annual plan. The annual plan is the one to go for since you're saving nearly 40% off. It's also substantially cheaper than the $139 Amazon Prime membership despite offering the same level of perks.
College and grad students can save 50% off their W+ membership, which means they only have to pay $49 for the entire year. You better hurry though, because this promotion is set to end on September 13.
W+ Basic Membership Perks
As long as you're a regular Walmart shopper (either online or in-store), W+ is definitely worth the cost of admission. Some of the best membership benefits include:
- Free shipping with no minimum (normally $35+)
- Free returns, including free pickup from your house for many items
- 10 cent discount on select gas stations
- Free tire repair and road hazard warranty at Walmart Auto Care Centers
- Mobile scan & go checkout at retail locations
W+ Free Subscription Perks
From time to time, W+ membership also gives you access to a lot of streaming services. The best deal is a free Paramount+ subscription that isn't a trial and lasts the entire duration of your W+ membership. We expect this benefit to be around all the time. However, there are also seasonal deals on streaming trials that change every so often. These are the current ones as of 2024:
- 1 year of Paramount+
- 2 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- 3 months of YouTube Premium
- 5 months of Apple Music
