Many cardmembers holding The Platinum Card® from American Express were shocked when a Walmart+ benefit was added to the list of Amex's perks in 2021. The Amex Platinum and Walmart+ partnership certainly did not align with the luxury feel of the iconic card.
Walmart+ is Walmart's expedited delivery subscription and a strong contender in the world of online shopping convenience. While Amazon Prime previously held a monopoly on online delivery, retail giants like Walmart and Target have now made themselves attractive alternatives for consumers.
Luckily, Amex Platinum holders can enjoy a steep discount on a Walmart+ subscription. Enrollment is required, and terms apply. Here's what you need to know.
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What is Walmart+?
Walmart+ provides free shipping on hundreds of thousands of items from Walmart with no minimum spending required. (Grocery deliveries require a $35 order minimum.) It costs $12.95 per month plus local sales tax.
The service launched in 2020. In 2021, The Platinum Card® from American Express began offering cardmembers monthly statement credits of up to $12.95 toward a Walmart+ membership (subject to auto-renewal), essentially knocking the out-of-pocket cost for the service down to nothing for most folks. The Amex Platinum and Walmart+ link-up may have surprised many cardmembers, but with no associated cost, there are perks to gain from the service.
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Walmart+ benefits
The most notable benefit of Walmart+ is free next-day and two-day shipping on items from Walmart.com, with no minimum spending required.
Members also receive fuel savings, with up to 10 cents off per gallon at Exxon, Mobil, Sam's Club, Murphy and Walmart gas stations.
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Walmart+ members can receive a complimentary Paramount+ Essential plan subscription with their membership. To receive the benefit, sign up for Paramount+ through your Walmart+ account.
In addition, the service includes free grocery delivery from your local Walmart store on orders of $35 or more. But it's important to note here that if you don't have a Walmart store nearby, you won't be able to take advantage of store delivery.
Walmart+ members will also receive exclusive offers, such as a three-month trial of YouTube Premium and two free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Finally, Walmart+ members can use their phones to scan items in-store and check out contact-free.
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How to get Walmart+ with the Amex Platinum
To get started, navigate to the "Benefits" tab of your online Amex Platinum account or go directly to this Walmart landing page.
From here, click "Get Started" and follow a series of prompts to sign up for a Walmart+ subscription. You must also create a Walmart account if you don't already have one.
Next, you'll be asked to enter your payment information. At this step, make sure to provide your Amex Platinum card details so you receive a statement credit toward the monthly fee. The partnership will only reimburse cardholders for the monthly plan's fee, not the annual plan's.
That's it. You'll now be directed to the main Walmart page, where you can begin exploring your subscription's benefits.
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FAQs about Walmart+
Is Walmart+ free with the Amex Platinum?
The Walmart+ credit is one of the many benefits offered by The Platinum Card® from American Express. If you pay for a Walmart+ monthly membership with your Amex Platinum, you will receive a monthly statement credit for up to $12.95. This can cover the cost of a monthly subscription. Terms apply.
How to get Walmart+ with the Amex Platinum?
To get the Walmart+ credit, you must pay for the monthly Walmart+ membership with your Amex Platinum. Amex will issue a statement credit shortly after the charge posts.
Does Amex pay for Walmart+?
Since 2021, the Amex Platinum and Walmart+ partnership has provided card holders with monthly statement credits that cover a membership. This benefit only applies if the Amex Platinum is used to pay for the monthly Walmart+ membership. If you already pay for a Walmart+ membership, ensure you're on the monthly plan before adding the Amex Platinum as your payment method.
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Bottom line
A monthly Walmart+ membership offers plenty of conveniences, including free and fast shipping on items from Walmart.com. Though you may not use every single credit on the The Platinum Card® from American Express, this could be one where you find some surprise utility. And it beats paying $139 out of pocket for Amazon Prime if the main benefit you're looking for is free delivery on everyday retail items.
To learn more, read our full review of the The Platinum Card® from American Express.
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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
