Walmart is pulling out all the stops as it tries to lure customers to its subscription membership program.
The retail giant last week announced that Walmart+ subscribers would see a new perk added onto their memberships: 25% off of Burger King orders made through the BK app. On top of the discount, hungry shoppers will also be eligible to receive a quarterly Whopper at no charge.
Walmart, which has more than 4,600 brick and mortar stores across the country, launched its subscription program back in 2020. Like rival Amazon Prime, Walmart+ is designed to keep shoppers spending their money with the retailer.
Walmart+ subscribers have the option to pay either $12.95 per month or $98 for an annual membership. This payment gets them numerous perks, deals and benefits that ordinary Walmart shoppers don’t have access to.
From no-cost shipping to discounted gas, here are some of the top perks offered by Walmart+.
Early access to deals and discounts
Walmart+ members get access to the chain’s deals before the general public does. In addition to access to sales events like Black Friday, Walmart has a deals page with constantly rotating specials that are available only to paying members.
Free shipping and easy returns
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Walmart+ subscribers get same-day grocery delivery at no charge on orders over $35, as well as free next-day and two-day shipping on purchases made on Walmart’s website. Members are also able to skip the line when shopping in-store by paying via the Walmart app.
For members in eligible locations, Walmart+ allows you to do returns from home. Instead of packaging and shipping a return yourself, the retailer allows you to select a time slot to have a delivery driver pick up the item from your home.
Paramount+ and Pluto TV
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Members get free access to Paramount+ at no additional cost. The Essential Plan, which normally costs $7.99 per month, gives viewers access to more than 40,000 movies and shows, as well as NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League games.
Pluto TV, meanwhile, gives Walmart+ subscribers access to select ad-free shows and movies each month.
Cheaper prices at the gas station
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The Walmart+ benefits don’t stop at the store. Members get a 10 cent discount on every gallon of fuel they purchase at Exxon and Mobile gas stations, as well as 5 to 10 cents off of every gallon they buy at Walmart and Murphy’s stations. In all, the discounted gas is available at more than 14,000 stations around the country.
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