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About Sam's Club membership

• Why become a member?

  As a member, enjoy exclusive members-only pricing and special perks.

  • Save on groceries and other essentials in bulk, as well as discover other extra special finds.
  • Connect with the club wherever you need it. Enjoy free shipping, Scan & Go™, Pickup and same-day grocery delivery.
  • Quality's a given with top brands and our own Member's Mark™ line of products.
  • As part of the Sam’s Club family, take care of all you need with access to pharmacy and optical services, auto-buying, and tire installation and much more.

  We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Membership not your thing? We'll give you a complete refund.

• How much does it cost to join Sam’s Club?

  We offer two membership types, Plus and Club. We recommend joining with a Plus membership for all the perks we have to offer, including free shipping, Cash Rewards and early shopping times.

  Club - $50/year

  Perks include

  • Instant Savings - get additional offers on top of members-only pricing.
  • Sam’s Club Mastercard - get 5% back on gas, 3% on dining and travel and 1% on other purchases. See terms and conditions.
  • Fuel savings - get member-exclusive prices on fuel at select clubs.
  • Tire and battery center - stay safe on the road with free flat-tire repair, battery testing, and wiper blade installation.
  • Add-on memberships - share your savings with up to eight additional members. Add-on memberships receive all the same Club membership perks for a discounted annual price of $45.

  Plus - $110/year

  The best value. Get all the perks of a Club membership, as well as:

  • Cash Rewards - get 2% back on qualifying purchases up to $500/year. See terms and conditions.
  • Free shipping - get what you need straight to your doorstep, no minimum purchase. Exclusions apply. See terms.
  • Early shopping - get in before the crowds at select clubs.
  • Free select prescriptions - feel better for less. Plus members can get 5 free select prescriptions, more than 600 prescriptions for $10 or less and get up to 30% off select name-brand prescriptions. See terms.
  • Optical savings - get 20% off a complete pair of eyeglasses, and enjoy free shipping on contact lenses.
  • Add-on memberships - save on up to 16 extra Club memberships for a discounted annual price of $45.

• Does Sam’s Club have a military discount?

  Thank you to those who serve. We'd like to show our gratitude with an extra bonus when you join or renew your membership. As an active or former U.S. military member or spouse, please enjoy a free $10 gift card.

• Does Sam’s Club have a membership offer for college students?

  As a current college student, get a free $15 eGift card when you join. All you have to do is sign up through UNiDAYS and confirm your student status.

• How can I make the most of my membership?

  Maximize your savings by taking advantage of these additional membership perks

  • Pickup - select Pick up in club when you shop online, choose your pickup time and check in on the Sam's Club app when you arrive. Your items will be ready and waiting for you. Need to stock up on ice cream or frozen veggies? We’ll keep them refrigerated and frozen until you arrive.
  • Member’s Mark - browse our Member’s Mark line of carefully crafted and thoughtfully sourced products made with premium ingredients—all at members-only prices. Stock up on groceries, or refresh your space with curated picks for home and the outdoors.
  • Sam's Club app - skip the checkout line by scanning and paying for items with Scan & Go™ in the Sam’s Club app. You can also manage your membership, and check in for your Club Pickup orders, all with a tap.
  • Travel savings - access exclusive discounts on movie tickets, major shows and events, and theme parks in all of the hottest destinations. You'll also save on rental cars and hotels.
  • Pharmacy savings - manage and refill prescriptions for the whole family, including pets. We carry brand name prescriptions, vitamins and supplements and symptom relief remedies, as well as more than 200 popular pet meds.
  • Optical savings - choose from an assortment of low-cost, premium options, including contact lens solution, reading glasses, eye health supplements and sunglasses.
  • Photo printing - put your favorite memories on display with 50 free 4x6 prints when you open a new photo account. We also offer passport photos, wedding photos and stationery cards.

• How do I join Sam's Club?

  Join online or at the Member Services desk in a club.

• Can I add someone to my Sam’s Club membership?

  One of the perks of membership is one free membership to share with someone in your household. Whether you have a Club membership or a Plus membership, you get a complimentary membership card.

  Want more memberships? Get add-on memberships for a discounted annual price of $40 each. Club members can add up to 8 at this exclusive price, and Plus members can add up to 16. These members will enjoy all the perks that a $45 Club membership includes.

• Do Sam’s Club Plus members get into clubs early?

  Sam's Club Plus members can start shopping at the club before the crowds. Find a club near you for hours.

• Do I have to be a Sam’s Club member to shop online? Do I need to be a member to use Sam’s Club gas stations and other services?

  Our optical center, pharmacy and cafe are all open to the public. Please visit any time.

  You can also shop online without a membership card, but you may miss out on members-only pricing and pay a 10% service fee on some items.

  Note that you need to be a member to shop and get members-only pricing in a club or use one of our fuel stations. Please join as a member to get access to all that Sam’s Club has to offer.