Most people join Sam’s Club for the obvious reason: buying groceries and household essentials in bulk for less. But if that’s all you’re using your membership for, there are quite a few benefits you may be overlooking.
Some of these perks can save you money, while others can simply make shopping and everyday errands easier. Here are 12 Sam’s Club benefits worth remembering.
Member-Only Gas Prices
Sam’s Club members can fill up at participating Sam’s Club fuel stations, where prices are often competitive with nearby gas stations. If you drive frequently, even small savings per gallon can add up throughout the year.
Scan & Go
Instead of waiting in the checkout line, use Scan & Go in the Sam’s Club app to scan your purchases as you shop and pay from your phone. It’s especially useful when you only need a few things and want to get in and out quickly.
Free Curbside Pickup
Members can order groceries and household essentials online and have them brought directly to their vehicle at participating clubs. Besides saving time, curbside pickup can also help you avoid all those unplanned purchases that somehow find their way into the cart.
Sam’s Cash for Plus Members
Plus members can earn 2% Sam’s Cash on qualifying purchases, up to the program’s annual limit. If you regularly shop at Sam’s Club, those rewards can help offset the higher cost of a Plus membership.
Free Shipping for Plus Members
Plus members receive free shipping on many qualifying online purchases when order requirements are met. It’s worth checking Sam’s Club before ordering household staples elsewhere, especially for products you don’t need in warehouse-size quantities.
Delivery From Your Local Club
Eligible Plus orders can be delivered directly from a local Sam’s Club, making those bulky warehouse purchases much easier to manage. This can be particularly useful for cases of drinks, paper products, pet supplies and other heavy essentials.
Early Shopping Hours
Plus members can shop during designated early hours, giving them a chance to get through the store before the busiest part of the day. The perk can be especially useful on weekends, around holidays or when popular seasonal products arrive.
Pharmacy Savings
The Sam’s Club pharmacy offers member savings on eligible prescriptions and other health services, with additional benefits available to Plus members. If you take regular medications, comparing the Sam’s Club price with what you currently pay could be worthwhile.
Optical Benefits
Many Sam’s Club locations have Optical Centers where members can shop for glasses, contacts and other vision products. Plus members may receive additional savings on eligible optical purchases, making this another benefit worth checking before buying elsewhere.
Tire and Battery Services
Many locations have Tire & Battery Centers where members can purchase tires and access services associated with eligible tire purchases. When comparing tire prices, factor in included services rather than the initial price alone.
Automatic Instant Savings
Sam’s Club regularly offers Instant Savings on qualifying groceries, household products and other items, with the discount automatically applied at checkout. Check the current offers before shopping so you can time larger purchases or stock up on things you already use when they’re discounted.
A Complimentary Household Membership
Club and Plus memberships include a complimentary membership for another eligible person in your household. If you’ve been the only person using the account, make sure that second membership isn’t going unused.
