How much does a Sam's Club membership cost?

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In May, Sam's Club increased prices for a Club membership from $50 to $60 a year, while the Plus membership rate will go from $110 to $120 a year.

Sam's Club also announced nationwide delivery in as soon as one hour, expanding its same‑day delivery capabilities across the country. The new one‑hour delivery option allows Sam’s Club members to order groceries, household essentials and everyday items and have them delivered to their door quickly and more conveniently.

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 Sam's Club membership perks, the difference between the membership tiers and how to start saving.

• How much does a Sam's Club membership cost?
• What's the difference between a Club and a Plus membership?
  • Sam’s Club membership perks
  • Sam’s Club Plus membership perks
• What is the Sam's Club return policy?
• Can you shop at Sam's Club without a membership?

How much does a Sam's Club membership cost? 

Sam's Club offers two memberships. The Club membership usually costs $50 per year and the Plus membership usually costs $110 per year. Starting Friday, May 1, the Club membership increased to $60 and the Plus membership increased to $120.

Sam's Club Membership deal

Sam's Club Membership

After raising membership fees in May, Sam’s Club is offering a limited-time deal that cuts the cost to $15 for new members through July 5. Sign up for Sam's Club for $15

• 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.

Sam's Club Plus Membership deal

Sam's Club Plus Membership

Sign up for a one-year Sam's Club Plus membership for upgraded perks and benefits. Join Sam's Club Plus for $50

• Plus Membership: The upgraded Sam's Club Plus membership typically costs $110 per year and includes additional benefits such as free shipping on most items, early shopping hours and more rewards.

What Sam’s Club just announced

• One‑hour delivery now available nationwide
• Expanded same‑day delivery coverage for members
• Faster access to groceries, household staples, and everyday essentials
• Available through Sam’s Club’s delivery platform (fees may apply)

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 members-only prices and Instant Savings offers
• Members‑only gas prices at Sam’s Club fuel stations
• Scan & Go app savings, including faster in‑club checkout, café orders and fuel payment
• Free curbside pickup for Club members on eligible orders
• 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 delivery from club for Plus members on eligible $50+ orders (same‑day or next‑day)
• Free curbside pickup for Club members on eligible orders; no minimums for Plus members
• Early shopping hours
• Members‑only gas prices at Sam’s Club fuel stations
• Scan & Go app savings, including faster in‑club checkout, café orders and fuel payment
• Extra Optical and Pharmacy discounts (Including $0 prescriptions for Plus members on 10 select generic medications and pet prescription savings at Sam’s Club Pharmacy)
• 2% Sam’s Cash on eligible in‑club purchases for Plus members (up to annual cap)
• 50% off tire installations on sets of four at the Tire & Battery Center
• Travel, hotel and entertainment discounts through member perks

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 and custom-made items like personalized gifts and photos, purchases made through the Sam's Club Wholesale Trading Program and 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.

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