Walmart+ Trial: What You Get and How to Avoid the Charge
By Laura Jordana · Editor
Published Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
In this guide
Walmart+ is Walmart’s paid membership for delivery, shipping and a handful of extras. It starts with a 30-day trial, and the trial turns into a paid plan on its own unless you cancel. This guide covers what Walmart’s own pages say the membership includes, what you pay afterwards, and how to stop the charge if it is not for you.
Trial length and price after it
On walmart.com/plus, Walmart currently offers 30 days of Walmart+ for $1. Its FAQ also says you may qualify for a free 30-day trial, so the offer you see can differ. After the trial, Walmart's FAQ lists two plans, plus applicable taxes: $12.95 a month or $98 a year. The annual plan works out to about $8.17 a month.Whichever version you sign up for, you choose monthly or annual at sign-up. That plan is what you are charged at the end of the trial.
What the membership includes
| Benefit | What Walmart’s FAQ says |
|---|---|
| Free delivery from your store | On orders of $35+; below $35 there is a $6.99 fee. Slots run from about 7am to 8pm and are first come, first served |
| Free shipping | No order minimum on items marked “Walmart+ free shipping”; excludes some oversized and freight items and third-party items not shipped by Walmart |
| Video Streaming Choice | Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium (both ad-supported); you can switch once every 90 days |
| Member prices on fuel | 10¢ off per gallon at Exxon and Mobil (5¢ in AL and OK), up to 10¢ off at select Walmart and Murphy stations, member prices at Sam’s Club fuel centers; you need the Walmart app |
| Other perks | Scan & Go in stores, Burger King savings, up to 10% Walmart Cash on Walmart+ Travel bookings, online pet care through Pawp |
Walmart’s FAQ says trial members get most benefits, including the streaming choice. Members-only early access events open only after the trial, and the ad-free streaming upgrade is for paid members.
Walmart+ Assist and Student: 50% off
If you get government assistance, Walmart+ Assist gives you the same benefits for $49 a year or $6.47 a month. Walmart lists SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, TTANF, NSLP and LIHEAP as qualifying programs. Verification runs through Walmart or a third party called SheerID. If you have never been a member and you pass verification, you get a free 30-day trial. Walmart re-checks eligibility every year, and if that check fails, the plan renews at the full $12.95 or $98. College students can get the same 50% price through Walmart+ Student. EBT can’t pay the membership fee itself.
How to cancel before the charge
Walmart’s FAQ says you are billed at the end of the trial for the plan you selected, then on a recurring basis. Membership fees are not refundable, though after you cancel you keep your benefits until the end of the period you paid for.
- On the day you sign up, set a phone reminder for day 25 of the trial.
- Keep the confirmation email; Walmart says it shows your trial dates and renewal date.
- To cancel, open your Walmart+ account page and choose to cancel, or contact customer care.
- Check your email for the cancellation confirmation and keep it.
If you only need a break, paid members can pause instead: one month at a time, up to three times in a rolling 12 months. You aren’t charged during a pause, and you lose your benefits until it ends.
Is it worth it after the trial?
The math is simple. Count how many store deliveries you placed during the trial. Multiply that by the delivery fee you would pay without Walmart+, then add what you saved on shipping and fuel. If that monthly total beats the monthly fee, keep it; otherwise cancel.
It tends to pay off for households that order groceries every week, drive past an Exxon, Mobil or Murphy station often, or already planned to pay for Peacock or Paramount+. It rarely pays off if you shop in store and carry your own bags home.
If you are weighing several memberships, our guides to Target Circle 360 and Amazon Prime’s trial use the same test. For savings that don’t need a fee, see the best cashback apps.
Sources checked October 2026: Walmart+, Walmart+ FAQ, Walmart Canada: Walmart+ arrives in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Walmart+ trial?
30 days in both the US and Canada. In the US, Walmart's page currently offers the 30 days for $1, while its FAQ says some people qualify for a free 30-day trial. Walmart Canada announced a free 30-day trial for new customers.
How much is Walmart+ after the trial?
In the US, Walmart's FAQ lists $12.95 a month or $98 a year, plus applicable taxes. In Canada, Walmart Canada lists $8.97 a month or $89 a year.
How do I cancel the Walmart+ trial?
Cancel from your Walmart+ account page or through customer care before the trial ends. Walmart's FAQ says you are billed at the end of the trial for the plan you picked, and membership fees are not refundable.
What is Walmart+ Assist?
A US plan at 50% off ($49 a year or $6.47 a month) for people enrolled in programs such as SNAP, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, NSLP or LIHEAP. Verified people who have never been members get a free 30-day trial.
Do trial members get the streaming perk?
Yes. Walmart's FAQ says trial members can use Video Streaming Choice. Only paid members can buy the ad-free upgrade, and some member-only events open only after the trial.
