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Walmart + membership normally $98. Mine just renewed. In the account details I chose to cancel, and was offered $50 in Walmart cash to keep the membership.
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Walmart + membership normally $98. Mine just renewed. In the account details I chose to cancel, and was offered $50 in Walmart cash to keep the membership.
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Walmart+ is being used for free shipping, grocery delivery, gas savings, and streaming perks like Paramount+ or Peacock, with Scan and Go and occasional early access adding value for some households. The strongest savings come from stacking renewal promos, Walmart Cash, and Amex offers, which can cut the effective cost to about $49 or even make a year nearly free. The main catch is that the renewal flow often shows $49 while the actual auto renewal is $98, and cancellation sometimes only leads to a refund or a later offer. Free delivery also has minimums on groceries, and Scan and Go can be inconvenient in crowded stores.
Members who want streaming perks, because the subscription includes Paramount+ or Peacock.
Shoppers who want same-day shipping on small non-grocery items, because shipping can be free with no order minimum when the item is marked shipping.
Drivers who buy fuel often, because the gas discount can offset the membership cost.
Households that place regular grocery orders, because merchandise ships free at any price while grocery delivery needs only a small minimum.
Frequent in-store shoppers who hate checkout lines, because Scan & Go lets them verify prices while picking items and skip the register.
Shoppers expecting the renewal to stay at the displayed $49 price, because the account can renew at the full $98 rate instead.
Members who want a simple cancellation experience, because canceling can trigger no offer, a full-price charge, or a refund-only fix.
People who rely on Scan & Go for a faster store trip, because lanes can be blocked, crowded, or limited to one checkout area.
Shoppers who rarely use delivery, because the membership value drops when pickup already covers their needs.
Families expecting free delivery without planning ahead, because tip-free in-home delivery can lack evening slots and fill up quickly.
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Yeah, shame on us for assuming that when it says renews at $49 on October 31 in our account, it would actually renew at $49.
Auto renew can typically be removed soon after you sign up so you don't forget and get billed at a later date.
Sorry if telling people that it is THEIR responsibility to read the terms on these deals (and typically on SD, deals like this will clearly say AUTO RENEWAL at higher price) seems harsh. But getting upset when you are indeed billed what the terms told you would be billed when you SIGNED UP is simply your own fault. Sorry, but it is. Read what you are signing basically.
And if you did get sideswiped not expecting it, Walmart will cancel and refund you, but claiming you were overcharged is simply not true. YOU AGREED TO THE TERMS one year ago.
and there is a free month with something called "sparkpromo21"
"enjoy 1 month of Walmart+ for free"
When I try sparkpromo21
It says "looks like that code is invalid"
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edit to add: i canceled a few weeks ago. no offer to renew.
No offer at all.
And just checked about rejoining and didn't get the $50 Walmart Cash offer.
Guess this one is YMMV
update: my membership is set to cancel today as the last day
I did NOT get a 50% offer when I cancelled
HOWEVER
this magically appeared today in the cart, a 50% offer
I am still on my last day of membership from last year but it is set to cancel
so add something to your delivery carts and watch for the offer to popup eventually
it was NOT there yesterday
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there is also 50% off with walmart+ "student" walmart.com/plus/student
and 50% off with walmart+ "assist" if you have EBT walmart.com/plus/assist
and there is a free month with something called "sparkpromo21"
"enjoy 1 month of Walmart+ for free"
amex platinum free month
This is the email I got on 10/14/25 when I was signed up for the $49 promotion that was on this forum back in October.
You're still getting 50% off your next year of Walmart+
Hi XXXXX,
We understand you accepted a special promotion for your Walmart+ membership. Due to a systems error on our end, we incorrectly stated the savings value of your membership and the cost of your renewal.
Please rest assured that you do not need to do anything and your membership will continue to operate normally.
Current plan: Annual
Promotional amount: $49/next year + applicable taxes.
By accepting this offer you agreed that after the first renewal, your plan will auto-renew at the regular rate of $98/year plus applicable taxes until you cancel. See full terms.
Be sure to take advantage of all the Walmart+ benefits available to you as a member!
Visit WalmartPlus.com anytime to make sure you're getting the most from your benefits:
- Free delivery from store
- Walmart+ Travel
- Paramount+ Essential plan
- Scan & go at Walmart stores
- Fuel savings nationwide...and more great ways to save
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Thanks for being a valued member,Walmart+ Membership Desk
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