The Deals for Days event starts just a day before Prime Day and lasts a day longer too. While you don’t need a paid membership to shop at Walmart, a Walmart+ membership may be worth it if you want to skip delivery fees on deals this summer (and later this year over Black Friday and Christmas), while also benefiting from membership savings through the year.

Here we’re going through everything you need to know about Walmart+ including membership perks, pricing, and how to get a free trial.

What is Walmart+?

If you regularly shop at Walmart, a Walmart+ membership can help you save in the long term, especially when ordering groceries online. Walmart’s delivery fees range from $7.95 per order to $9.95 which can add up in the year. Walmart also offers Express Delivery within two hours for an additional $10.

Subscription-based unlimited delivery isn’t new to Walmart though. Walmart originally called this service Delivery Unlimited (fittingly), but the new Walmart+ service expands on Delivery Unlimited by introducing those additional perks. If you had a Delivery Unlimited membership last year, it should have automatically upgraded to a Walmart+ membership.

How much does a Walmart+ membership cost? 

Walmart Plus costs $12.95 per month (plus taxes) or $98 per year (plus taxes), which works out to roughly $8.16 per month. You can switch between the two payment options at any time.

The monthly rate is still cheaper than the sum of two deliveries, so if you make more orders than that in a month the subscription will effectively pay for itself. An annual membership brings the cost down even further.

Best Walmart Deals right now – ‘Deals for Days’ Sale 2021

The following deals all qualify for free next-day shipping with Walmart+. The retailer will also kick off its Prime Day rival sale ‘Deals for Day’ on 20 June ( Father’s Day). We’ll be tracking all the best offers right here:

How to get the Walmart+ free trial 

Walmart offers a 15-day trial to Walmart Plus. You’ll need to provide your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and credit card details. 

 															Now:  									$299 & Online Membership and Carry Case Bundle

Grab the Nintendo Switch from Walmart with 12 months of Switch Online and a protective carry case to use your console out and about. 

														Was: $499													

 															Now:  									$299 ($200 off)

This robot vacuum from Shark is self-emptying, which means that it will last more runs and save you from constantly having to get rid of all the dust and dirt picked up from your floors. This Cyber Monday, it has $200 off – a big saving. 

														Was: $598													

 															Now:  									$448 ($150 off)

This Samsung TV has $150 off from Walmart, and comes with 4K UHD resolution, auto game mode, a sleek design and all the entertainment apps you need. 

														Was: $179													

 															Now:  									$129 ($50 off)

Upgrade your home audio set up with this soundbar surround system from LG. It features adaptive sound control, and can be connected either optically or via Bluetooth. 

														Was: $149.99													

 															Now:  									$79.99 ($70 off) 

														Was: $29.99													

 															Now:  									$15.00 ($14.99 off)

If you’re in need of a cheap blender for breakfasts, smoothies and cooking, then this Magic Bullet fits the bill and costs only $15 this Cyber Monday.

														Was: $69.98													

 															Now:  									$49.98 ($20 off)

Many retailers are slashing the price of Google’s Nest Hub, but Walmart’s price is one of the most competitive. This smart home assistant comes with Google Assistant, and can control the smart tech in your home. 

														Was: $49.98													

 															Now:  									$39.00 ($10.98 off)

Chromecast with Google TV has $10 off this Holiday season. This media streamer has all the apps you need, plus grants you access to Google Stadia. 

You’ll only be charged after the 15-day period, but you can cancel at any time to avoid getting billed. You may also see a prompt to answer a survey during the sign-up process that will extend the trial period to 30 days.

Walmart+ membership benefits

Free unlimited shipping

The biggest benefit of Walmart+ is free next-day, two-day delivery, and standard shipping without a minimum order value. Without a membership, there’s a minimum order value of $35.

Walmart, however, excludes oversized items and items from third-party sellers that aren’t shipped by Walmart (i.e. items shipped from third parties directly).

Free same-day delivery from your local store

You can also get free same-day delivery from your local Walmart store for your day-to-day shopping. There is a minimum $35 order value if you’re buying groceries, however. 

To get free delivery from your local Walmart, you’ll simply have to choose a one-hour slot at checkout. This can be at any point in the day or a later day in the week, with the last slot available between 7-8 pm. Walmart+ also allows you to add more items to your cart after check-out as long as it’s before the cut-off time.

You can also pay $10 and opt for Express Delivery if you want your order within 2 hours. Express Delivery is available for non-members too, but this includes the base delivery cost of $7.95 or more.

Discounts on prescriptions – ‘Digital Pharmacy Savings Card’

Walmart Plus members also get a “digital pharmacy savings card” which lets you save up to 85% at Walmart pharmacies with an average saving of 65%.

You can even get some prescriptions for free. Keep in mind, you can’t get the discount while on the free trial, and you can’t combine the discount with additional insurance either. 

You can access the digital savings card from your Walmart+ account or from the Walmart app. Head to the Walmart+ Pharmacy site to search for the prescription you need and enter your savings card details to get your discount.

Discounts on gas

A Walmart+ membership also saves you 5¢ per gallon at Walmart, Murphy, Murphy Express, and Sam’s Club gas stations. You can see the nearest eligible stations on this interactive map or through the Walmart app. You’ll need the app to access the discount though.

To get the discount at a Walmart gas station, launch the QR code scanner on the app, scan the code on the pump screen, and enter the fuel grade before you start pumping. You’ll get an e-receipt once you’re finished.

The process varies if you’re at a Murphy or Sam’s Club gas station. Here’s how it works.

Mobile check-out while in-store (mobile Scan & Go)

This benefit is ideal for those who often shop in-store. The Scan & Go option allows you to scan barcodes on items as you add them to your shopping cart, saving you from waiting around in long checkout lines. Plus, it’s contactless.

When you’re finished shopping, you simply head to the checkout kiosk and scan the QR code on the screen. This lets you pay for your groceries with your phone. If you have items that need to be weighed, like fresh produce, you can weigh them at the checkout as well.

Sign up for the Walmart+ free trial to try it out.

Walmart+ offers clear advantages to those who already shop at Walmart stores, especially if the pandemic has led you to do most of your shopping online. The service lets you save on delivery costs while offering long-term savings at the gas station and at the pharmacy.

A Prime membership also offers members exclusive early access to discounts on Prime Day. While Prime Day is an excellent event for making those big-ticket purchases, like a TV or laptop, it shouldn’t be the only reason you sign up for the Prime membership.

Consider how you might use each service throughout the year, and ultimately, whether you make enough online purchases from either retailer in a month to warrant a separate membership.

Somrata researches and writes about the best tech deals to help readers make smart, informed buying decisions. She’s an expert on accessories and also reviews laptops, phones, audio and other devices.