Rachael Green
Whether you're a veteran Walmart shopper or a recent convert after the viral Birkin bag lookalike, you've probably heard about Walmart Plus, the retailer's membership plan. Offering free shipping, free grocery delivery, and quite possibly the easiest return policy we've ever seen, Walmart Plus is a solid alternative to Amazon Prime for shoppers seeking savings.
The membership got even better after the retailer partnered with Paramount to give Walmart Plus members a free subscription to Paramount Plus. That's not a free trial. That's a full subscription to the popular streaming service for as long as you remain a Walmart Plus member.
But if the thought of adding another monthly or annual fee to your budget has you hesitating, now is your chance to try it out risk free. If you sign up now, you can try Walmart Plus (and the free Paramount Plus subscription) for free for 30 days. Here's what you need to know.
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Becoming a Walmart Plus member gets you a heap of benefits, including free shipping, free grocery delivery (on orders over $35), and 10¢ off gas at over 13,000 gas stations. You'll also get early access to sales events like Walmart Plus Week and Black Friday as well as exclusive deals reserved for members only.
And if you're hungry after all those savings, head to Burger King where Walmart Plus members get 25% off their orders along with a free Burger King Whopper® every three months. Then, you can enjoy that free Whopper while binging your favorite show, courtesy of your free Paramount Plus subscription included with your Walmart Plus membership.
To get all those perks, you normally pay $12.95 per month (or $98 per year). That's cheaper than Amazon Prime, which costs $14.99 per month (or $139 per year). It's even cheaper right now since you can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Walmart Plus.
What's the deal?
Price: Free for 30 days. Then, $12.95/month (or $98/year)
Benefits included: Paramount Plus Essential (ad-supported plan), 10 cents off per gallon of gas at 13,000+ stations, free shipping, and more.
What perks do you get with Walmart Plus?
- Free Paramount Plus Essential (ad-supported) plan
- Free shipping, with no order minimum
- Free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more
- Free pharmacy delivery
- Free Pawp membership for 24/7 on-demand virtual pet care
- Return items from home, no packaging or shipping label required.
- Save on gas: 10¢ off every gallon at over 13,000 gas stations
- Get member's prices at Sam's Club gas stations, even without a Sam's Club membership
- Save on BK: 25% off Burger King digital orders, plus a free Whopper® every three months
- Exclusive deals and early access to sales events
- Save on auto care: free flat tire repair at Walmart Auto Care Center
Upgrade your Paramount Plus plan and save
You Walmart Plus membership includes the Paramount Plus Essential plan for free. If you want to upgrade to the Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME plan to enjoy more shows and ad-free viewing, you can do so for less.
As a Walmart Plus member, you can upgrade your Essential plan to Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME for just $5.49 per month (or $64.99 per year). That's less than half the price of the premium plan ($12.99/month or $119.99 per year) if you signed up without Walmart Plus.
The upgrade option will appear after you create your Paramount Plus account, or by finding Paramount Plus in your Walmart Plus member hub and selecting Change Plan.
Key points to know about the free Paramount Plus subscription for Walmart Plus members
- Walmart Plus members get the Paramount Plus Essentials plan for free with their membership.
- Your can manage your free Paramount Plus subscription through Walmart Plus.
- Walmart Plus members have the option to upgrade to the Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME plan at a reduced cost ($5.49/month instead of $12.99/month)
- If you cancel your Walmart Plus membership, your Paramount Plus benefit will also be canceled.
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