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Is a Walmart+ membership worth it?

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Whether it’s the unbeatable prices or the convenience of purchasing everything in one place, for millions of people, shopping at Walmart is a no-brainer. Walmart has been around for decades, and it’s no wonder why–most other stores simply can’t match Walmart’s prices or inventory, selling everything from appliances to electronics to furniture and more.

If you’re a frequent Walmart shopper, you’ve probably heard about Walmart+, Walmart’s subscription service that provides members with free grocery delivery, access to Paramount+, and fuel discounts. The benefits are seemingly endless, but with all your new Walmart purchases, it's important to keep product protection in mind. When you subscribe to Mulberry Unlimited, you can ensure all of your Walmart items are covered under the same product protection plan, for the ultimate peace of mind.

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Is a Walmart+ membership worth it?

So, at $98 per year, is a Walmart+ membership really worth it? Let’s take a look at some of the benefits a Walmart+ membership provides.

Free delivery

With a Walmart+ membership, you can get free shipping and delivery for groceries and other items with no order minimum. For items in stock at your local store, your order will be delivered straight to your doorstep, either the same day or within 1 to 2 days. Walmart grocery pickup is also free.

If you have a busy schedule, Walmart same day delivery can be a game changer, providing you with extra time that you otherwise would've had to spend at the grocery store.

Walmart scanner app

Another perk of a Walmart+ membership is that you can use the Walmart scanner app to speed up checkout. You can scan items as you put them in your cart while you’re shopping, and then do a quick, single scan at the end of your shopping trip. If you aren’t a fan of waiting in long lines simply to scan a cart full of items, the Walmart scanner app is bound to make your life significantly better.

Paramount+

With a Walmart+ subscription, you’ll also get free access to Paramount+, a streaming service that normally requires a paid subscription. If you’re hoping to reduce your entertainment costs, getting access to a Paramount+ subscription for free may allow you to cut back on other subscriptions, which would add to the savings you gain from the Walmart+ membership.

Gas discounts

Tired of expensive gas prices? With a Walmart+ subscription, you can save up to $.10 per gallon at participating gas stations. Some examples of participating locations include Mobil, Exxon, Murphy, and Walmart gas stations. If you normally spend a lot on gas, this benefit alone could come close to covering the cost of your Walmart+ membership.

Prescription savings

A Walmart+ subscription also allows you to cut back on your medication costs. You’ll have access to exclusive savings on your Walmart prescription refills. While some medications are majorly discounted, others are entirely free with a Walmart+ subscription. If medication costs are eating away at your monthly budget, this is a serious benefit to consider when deciding whether or not your Walmart+ membership is worth it.

Exclusive rewards

Another benefit of a Walmart+ subscription is that you’ll get access to exclusive savings and rewards on groceries and non-perishables. Although the savings max out at $500 per year, that’s 5 times as much as a Walmart+ membership–meaning that if you take advantage of the rewards, it’s likely that you’ll actually save money in the long run.

Final verdict: Is a Walmart+ membership worth it?

As you can see, there are plenty of benefits that become available to you if you choose to purchase an annual Walmart+ membership. But is the membership really worth it? To answer this question, it’s important to consider your lifestyle, and how many of the benefits you'd actually use.

If you prefer in store grocery shopping, don’t watch a lot of entertainment, or wouldn’t go out of your way to fill up your car at a participating gas station, the membership likely won’t benefit you enough to justify the price. On the other hand, if you frequently order groceries for home delivery and have a participating gas station near you, it won’t take very much time at all to pay off your Walmart+ membership.

Subscribe to Mulberry Unlimited to get comprehensive coverage on almost all your favorite Walmart products, under the same product protection plan, so you can be ready for anything.

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Kim Miller is the Head of Marketing at Mulberry. She is passionate about building products and brands that make consumers happy, save them money and make their lives easier. Have an innovative idea for Mulberry you'd like to share? Give her a shout! She'd love to chat about anything from fintech and UX to gardening and antiquing.

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