How to Get Walmart Plus for Free

Walmart+ is the retailer’s subscription service that rivals Amazon Prime — offering free grocery delivery, free shipping, gas discounts, streaming, and more for $98/year or $12.95/month. But most shoppers never learn that there are multiple legitimate paths to get it free or at half price. Walmart estimates members save up to $1,300 per year. Here is what you need to know before paying full price.

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  How do you get Walmart Plus for free? Every new Walmart+ member gets a full 30-day free trial. No charge is made during the trial period. All benefits activate immediately. You must cancel before 30 days are up if you do not want to be billed.

  Walmart offers a 30-day free trial of Walmart+ to new customers. The trial period gives you access to all the primary benefits of a paid membership, including free shipping, free grocery delivery, gas discounts, streaming, and more. You are required to enter a payment method when signing up — a credit or debit card — but you will not be charged until after the 30 days end. When your Walmart+ free trial period ends, you will be automatically upgraded to the paid plan you chose when signing up. If you don’t want this to happen, cancel before the free trial ends. Set a calendar reminder for day 28 so you have time to evaluate and cancel if needed. This trial is for new members only — those who have previously used the free trial are not eligible again.
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  What credit card gives you Walmart Plus for free? The American Express Platinum Card gives cardholders up to $12.95 per month back as a statement credit when they pay for the Walmart+ monthly membership — effectively making the monthly plan free. You must use the monthly (not annual) plan.

  The American Express Platinum Card includes a monthly Walmart+ membership credit. Cardmembers can receive up to $12.95 plus tax back each month when they charge a Walmart+ monthly membership fee to their eligible Platinum Card. You have to be on the monthly plan (not annual), and only one membership per account is covered. The credit equals up to $155 per calendar year. This makes Walmart+ effectively free for Amex Platinum cardholders, though the Platinum card itself has a significant annual fee. Additionally, some Amex cardholders periodically receive Amex Offers — targeted promotions for $40 to $49 off the annual Walmart+ plan — which should be checked in your Amex account before purchasing an annual membership.
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  What is Walmart+ Assist and who qualifies for it? Walmart+ Assist is a permanent 50% discount on Walmart+ membership for qualifying government assistance recipients. The price is $6.47/month or $49/year — exactly half the regular price. Qualifying programs include SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, TANF, LIHEAP, Veterans Pension benefits, and others.

  Walmart+ Assist is verified through SheerID, a secure third-party eligibility service. There is no credit check and the verification process has zero impact on your existing government benefits. You verify eligibility once and re-verify annually. Both monthly and annual plans are 50% off. The monthly option is $6.47 per month; the annual option is $49 per year — versus the standard $12.95/month or $98/year. Every single Walmart+ benefit is identical at the Assist price. You do not receive reduced benefits for paying less. If you are already a full-price Walmart+ member, you can still apply for Assist — existing members receive a prorated refund and the new discounted price starts immediately.
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  Can AARP members get a Walmart Plus discount? Yes. AARP members save $40 off the standard $98 annual Walmart+ membership, paying approximately $58/year instead. You must activate this through AARP’s member benefits portal, not directly through Walmart’s website.

  The AARP discount cannot be activated reliably by going directly to Walmart.com. You must start at AARP.org, log in to your AARP account, and activate the Walmart+ benefit from within the AARP member benefits portal. The AARP site will then transfer you to Walmart’s enrollment page with the discount already applied. Important: AARP membership costs $15 for the first year. Combined with the $58 Walmart+ AARP price, your total first-year cost is $73 — still $25 less than Walmart+ alone at standard price. The AARP discount and Walmart+ Assist discount cannot be combined or stacked. If you qualify for government assistance (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc.), Walmart+ Assist at $49/year is $9 cheaper annually than the AARP-discounted rate of $58/year. Choose the better deal for your situation.
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  What is the cheapest way to get Walmart Plus? If you qualify for government assistance: Walmart+ Assist at $49/year. If you have an Amex Platinum card: effectively $0/year via monthly credit. If you are an AARP member: $58/year. For everyone else: the annual plan at $98/year is 37% cheaper than paying monthly.

  Starting from the cheapest: Walmart+ Assist at $49/year (requires SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, or other qualifying assistance) is the most affordable path for income-qualifying households. The American Express Platinum monthly credit makes it $0/month, but only makes sense if you already have the card for other benefits. AARP membership ($15/year) plus the Walmart+ AARP discount ($58/year) totals $73/year for both. Seasonal promotions — typically running during Black Friday, Walmart+ Week, and other sale periods — offer the annual plan for $49 (50% off) to new members. Walmart+ Student membership is also available at $6.47/month or $49/year for verified college and graduate students. For everyone else, the annual plan at $98/year ($8.17/month) is significantly cheaper than the $12.95 monthly plan ($155.40/year).
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  How much does Walmart Plus cost without any discount? Standard Walmart+ costs $12.95/month or $98/year. The annual plan saves $57.40 compared to paying month to month. There are no hidden fees beyond the subscription price itself.

  As of 2026, Walmart+ is available in two standard pricing options: month to month at $12.95 (total $155.40/year if maintained all year) or annually at $98 per year (about $8.17 per month). The annual plan saves you almost $60 compared to paying monthly. There are no hidden membership fees beyond the subscription price itself. Grocery delivery drivers are independent contractors, so tipping is optional but generally appreciated. While most items qualify for free shipping, a small number of third-party marketplace sellers may have different shipping terms. The membership is separate from Sam’s Club — Walmart+ does not include a Sam’s Club membership, though it does give you access to member fuel prices at Sam’s Club gas stations.
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  Is Walmart Plus worth it for seniors? For most seniors who shop at Walmart regularly, yes — especially for those who use grocery delivery, take regular medications, drive often, or have mobility limitations. Walmart estimates members save an average of $1,300 per year. For Walmart+ Assist members at $49/year, just five grocery deliveries pay for the membership.

  BudgetSeniors.com’s March 2026 analysis shows that a senior who qualifies for Walmart+ Assist ($49/year) and uses grocery delivery twice a month saves approximately $215/year in delivery fees alone — more than four times the annual membership cost. Add free pharmacy delivery (versus $9.95/order at many pharmacies), gas savings (10¢/gallon at Walmart, Exxon, Mobil, and Murphy stations), free Paramount+ or Peacock streaming ($60–$110 annual value), and 25% off digital Burger King orders, and the estimated annual value reaches $600+ for typical users. For seniors with mobility limitations, the ability to have groceries, medications, and household essentials delivered without leaving home is the most significant benefit — and one that no other program replicates at this price point.
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  What exactly do you get with a Walmart Plus membership? Free grocery and product delivery (orders over $35), free shipping with no minimum, 10¢/gallon gas discount at 14,000+ stations, free Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium streaming, free pharmacy delivery, 25% off digital Burger King orders, mobile Scan & Go, free flat tire repair, and early access to sales.

  From Walmart’s official membership page and the Byliner January 2026 benefit summary: free next-day and two-day shipping from Walmart.com with no order minimum; free delivery from your store on orders over $35, as fast as same day; 10¢/gallon gas savings (5¢ in Alabama and Oklahoma) at Walmart, Exxon, Mobil, Murphy USA, and Murphy Express stations — accessed through the Walmart app at the pump; free choice of Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium streaming (you can switch after 90 days); free flat tire repair and road hazard warranty when you purchase and install tires at Walmart Auto Care Centers; free pharmacy delivery; 25% off digital Burger King orders every day plus one free Whopper with any purchase per quarter; free returns from home on eligible items; and early access to deals, especially during major sale events.
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  Can you get Walmart Plus at a discount without qualifying for Assist or having an AARP membership? Yes — seasonal promotions regularly offer 50% off the annual plan to new members. These promotions typically appear during Black Friday, Walmart+ Week (usually June), and other sale events. Look for the $49 annual rate during these periods.

  Walmart periodically holds limited-time promotions during which new members can sign up for the annual plan at 50% off — $49 instead of $98. These appear most reliably during November/December, the mid-summer Walmart+ Week promotion (historically in late June/early July), and occasionally during other major sale periods. The Krazy Coupon Lady’s February 2026 guide notes that membership auto-renews at the full $98 rate after the first discounted year, so set a reminder. Additionally, some American Express cardholders receive targeted Amex Offers for $40–$49 off the annual plan — always check your Amex account before purchasing. Promo codes found on deal sites occasionally offer additional discounts, though these vary in reliability and expiration dates. The most consistently available discount outside of Assist and AARP is the seasonal 50% off promotion during major Walmart sale events.
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  Does Walmart offer a senior discount or a discount just for older adults? No. Walmart offers zero age-based discounts — not in stores, not online, and not on Walmart+. Any website or flyer claiming a “senior discount day” or “60+ savings program” at Walmart is inaccurate or false. The real savings for seniors are through Walmart+ Assist (income-based) and the AARP partnership (membership-based).

  BudgetSeniors.com’s March 2026 guide confirms: there is no age-based senior discount at Walmart in 2026 — not in-store, not online, and not in the app. Walmart has confirmed it offers zero discounts based solely on age. No birthday program, no 65+ savings card, no senior Tuesday. The two legitimate pathways to reduced costs for older adults are income-based Walmart+ Assist (50% off for SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, VA Pension, LIHEAP recipients) and the AARP membership partnership ($40 off annual membership). Both require active enrollment through separate steps that most seniors never take — but the savings are real and permanently ongoing, not one-time discounts.

Sources: Wanderful.com “Walmart Plus Free Trial + Discount 2026” Dec 28 2025 (30-day trial mechanics; auto-upgrade after trial; 50% seasonal discounts; new members only); Walmart.com/plus/assist official page (qualifying programs; $6.47/mo $49/yr; SheerID verification; no credit check; no impact on benefits; free 30-day trial included); Byliner.com “Walmart Plus Free Trial 2026” Jan 7 2026 (benefit list; gas 10¢/gallon; AARP $40 off; Amex credit; student discount 50%); BudgetSeniors.com “Walmart Plus Membership” Mar 2026 (Assist vs AARP comparison; SNAP EBT online all 50 states; delivery fee savings estimates; $4 prescription program); BudgetSeniors.com “How to Sign Up Walmart Plus for Seniors” Mar 2026 (no age-based discount confirmed; AARP portal activation path; SheerID no impact on benefits; caregiver can enroll); AskSebby “Amex Platinum Walmart+” Oct 2 2025 (monthly plan required; up to $12.95 + tax/month; one per account); The Points Guy “Amex Platinum Walmart+” Nov 11 2025 (up to $155/calendar year credit); Kiplinger “Is Walmart+ Worth It?” Feb 18 2026 ($59.99 Paramount+ value; $109.99 Peacock value; Assist $6.47/mo or $49/yr); KrogerFan.com “Walmart+ Guide 2026” Feb 10 2026 ($12.95/month; $98/year; 30-day trial; delivery $35 minimum; tipping optional)

Savings estimates from BudgetSeniors.com Mar 2026, Savings.com Dec 2025, and Walmart official pricing. Individual results vary based on shopping frequency, location, and benefits used.

Allow location access when prompted to find the most relevant results near your home. Walmart+ can also be signed up for entirely by phone at 1-800-924-9206 — no computer required.