Stock up on summer essentials with a $25 Sam's Club membership
Save big on summer party essentials with a $25 Sam’s Club membership!
If your summer calendar is filling up with graduation parties, backyard barbecues and all sorts of other sunny celebrations, I’ve got a hot tip to help you stock up without blowing your budget.
Sam’s Club is serving up serious savings on everything from backyard BBQ essentials to household must-haves (yes, even the paper towels and TP). And right now, new members can join for just $25, which is 50% off the usual annual membership fee!
Whether you’re shopping for a crowd or just love a good bulk buy, Sam’s Club makes it easy with perks like Scan & Go, curbside pickup and exclusive member-only deals.
Below, I've highlighted everything you need to know about the Sam's Club membership perks, the difference between the membership tiers and how to start saving money stat with this warehouse membership deal!
How much does a Sam's Club membership cost?
Sam's Club offers two main types of memberships: the Club membership, which usually costs $50 per year, and the Plus membership, which usually costs $110 per year. With the current offers, you can join for as little as $25 for an annual membership.
Sam's Club: $25 Club Membership deal
Club Membership: The basic membership typically costs $50 per year and includes one card for the primary account holder and a complimentary card for another member of your household. Right now, you can join for just $25 and save 50% on an annual membership.
Sam's Club: $70 Plus Membership deal
Plus Membership: The second tier membership typically costs $110 per year and includes additional benefits such as free shipping on most items, early shopping hours and more rewards. Right now, you can join for $70 and save $40 on the annual fee.
What's the difference between a Club and a Plus membership?
The Club membership provides access to all Sam's Club locations and standard savings. The Plus membership, on the other hand, offers extra benefits such as 2% cash rewards on qualifying purchases, free shipping on most items, earlier shopping hours and extra discounts on pharmacy and optical services.
Sam’s Club membership perks:
The basic Club membership tier includes one card for the primary account holder and a complimentary card for another household member. You have the option to add up to eight additional members at $45 each. Other perks include:
- Access to member’s only prices and Instant Savings offers
- Scan & Go service, allowing you to scan items and pay using the app to skip the checkout line
- 100% membership satisfaction guarantee
Sam’s Club Plus membership perks:
The upgraded Plus membership includes all the benefits of the Club membership, plus the option to add up to 16 Club-level members at $45 each. Other perks include:
- Free shipping on most online items for primary and household cardholders
- Free curbside pick-up
- Early shopping hours
- Extra Optical and Pharmacy discounts
- Get 2% back on qualifying purchases (Plus Rewards)
- 50% off tire installations on sets of four at the Tire & Battery Center
What is the Sam's Club return policy?
Sam’s Club has a 100% membership satisfaction guarantee. Sam's Club will issue a refund or replacement item for pretty much any purchases made online or in-store. Most items can be returned at any time and the exceptions include:
- Return within 90 days: Electronics and major appliances
- Return within 30 days: Commercial heavy equipment and motorsports items
- Return within 14 days: Cellphones (prepaid, postpaid and no contract)
- No returns: Gift cards and prepaid cards, tickets, custom-made items, like personalized gifts and photos, purchases made through the Sam's Club Wholesale Trading Program, prescriptions
Can you shop at Sam's Club without a membership?
Technically, you cannot shop at Sam's Club without a membership. But, non-members can get a one-day guest pass for free to shop at Sam’s Club. The catch: You’ll pay a 10% service fee on your purchases.