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Get a Walmart+ membership for half off and unlock early access to today's sale. Here's how
Get a Walmart+ membership for half off right now.
Summer is here, and the seasonal savings are heating up. Plus, with Amazon Prime Day right around the corner, there's no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings.
Also: The best early Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals
The best thing about Prime Day coming up is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products -- and even membership opportunities. Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program by 50%. Instead of paying $98/year, you can sign up and pay only $49, and secure early access to shop Walmart's largest savings event -- Walmart Deals, which kicks off today at 5 p.m. ET. Walmart+ members can gain exclusive early access starting at 12 p.m. ET.
Also: What is Walmart+ and how does it compare to Amazon Prime?
And even though Walmart's deals event has already begun, it's not too late to snag 50% savings on an annual Walmart+ membership and unlock early access to Walmart's exclusive deals. Nonmembers still can't shop any savings until 5 p.m. ET, so there's plenty of time to take advantage of exclusive early access.
Walmart+ provides a plethora of added benefits to customers, including free delivery from your store, free shipping with no order minimum, saving 10 cents per gallon at 13,000+ fuel locations nationwide (including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy stations), video streaming with Paramount+, auto care services, returns from home, early access to exclusive savings, mobile scan and go, and more.
Walmart Deals, the retailer's upcoming shopping event that runs July 8-11, will feature thousands of deals on popular items in electronics, home, toys, travel, and more (including back-to-school essentials) on Walmart.com and on the Walmart app.
When will this deal expire?
This half-off Walmart+ membership offer begins on July 5 at 12 p.m. EST and will last through July 18 at 12 p.m. EST.
ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best product deals for you to score the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks in on the deals we share to ensure they are still live and obtainable. We're sorry if you've missed out on a deal, but don't fret -- we're constantly finding new chances to save and sharing them with you at ZDNET.com.
Disclaimer: This offer is available only to new, expired, monthly, and current Walmart+ trial members. Members through Walmart+ Assist, or with InHome or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME are not eligible. After your promotional term, your plan will auto-renew for $98/year plus any applicable taxes. If you are a trial member, your promotional term will start immediately, and the remainder of your free trial will be forfeited.
When does Walmart Deals start?
Walmart Deals will begin Monday, July 8, at 5 p.m. ET and run through Thursday, July 11, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Customers can shop thousands of deals on popular items in electronics, home, toys, travel, and more (including back-to-school essentials) on Walmart.com and on the Walmart app.
Walmart+ members will have early access to shop the hottest deals of the season beginning at noon ET on July 8 (five hours before anyone else).
Early access during the Walmart Deals event is available to paid Walmart+ members only. Online only. While supplies last. Nonmembers will have access at 5 p.m. ET.
How much does a Walmart+ membership cost?
Walmart+ typically costs $12.95/month or $98/year (plus applicable taxes). This exclusive deal grants you an annual membership for only $49, which breaks down to about $4.08/month.