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With Prime Day finally here, consumers are flocking to Amazon for all the best deals. But one of the best things about Prime Day is all the other major retailers looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar (or better) deals on top products — and even membership opportunities.
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Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program by 50% during its Walmart Deals event, which began on June 22 for Walmart+ members. That means, instead of paying $98/year, you’ll only pay $49. This is the best Prime Day deal I’ve seen, and it’s not even offered by Amazon.
The last time we saw this offer was ahead of Black Friday, so it doesn’t come around often. Snagging this Walmart+ subscription also unlocks access to any of Walmart’s Deal events, like this week’s, which runs from Monday, June 22, at 12 a.m. ET through Sunday, June 28.
Also: What is Walmart+ and how does it compare to Amazon Prime?
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 your choice of free Peacock or Paramount+, auto care services, returns from home, early access to exclusive savings, mobile scan and go, and more.
Unlike Prime Day, you won’t need a Walmart+ membership to shop the deals event, but it may be a good idea if you’re scoping out particular products or enjoy early access to savings.
Don’t miss out on a chance to save on membership perks that can be used all year and give Prime Day a run for its money.
How I rated this deal
According to ZDNET’s deals rating system, this 50% off deal is a 5/5 Editor’s deal rating. As the shopping editor, I fully back this rating. It’s a great chance to take advantage of a membership system packed with benefits like free shipping and more for less, and ahead of Walmart Deals and Prime Day, it can be a chance to scoop up savings on coveted products. If you’re a frequent Walmart shopper, Walmart+ may be the way to go, and trying it at half off is a great bargain.
At least now through the start of Walmart Deals on June 22, you can purchase a one-year annual Walmart+ membership for just $49 (save 50%).
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Disclaimer via Walmart: “This offer is available only to new, expired, monthly & 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 & the remainder of your free trial will be forfeited.”
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.
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