Black Friday is just around the corner, and Walmart’s best offer on its premium membership is finally back. For a limited time, new customers can receive 50% off a Walmart+ annual membership, reducing the cost to just $49 for 12 months.
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If you grab this deal, you’ll also unlock early access to Walmart’s early Black Friday sale, which is set to kick off on Nov. 14. Walmart+ members beat the rush and can begin shopping on Nov. 13, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Walmart+, essentially Walmart’s version of Amazon Prime<!–>, comes with a lot of perks, like savings on gas and auto care, free online pet care, and free delivery and shipping for groceries and prescriptions. You can also now choose between an included subscription to Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium, at no extra charge, a $60 and $110 value for an annual plan, respectively. What’s more is that Walmart will even let you switch streaming platforms every 90 days if you want to try both before the end of the year.
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Other perks include savings on gas and auto care, free 24/7 online pet care, free returns from home (without needing to print a slip or repackage items), up to 5% of Walmart Cash for travel expenses, a 5% back credit card, the ability to scan and check out with your phone in stores, and early access to online deals, which is especially important with the upcoming holiday season. Of course, terms and conditions apply to many of these benefits, but they encompass a wide range of services in one.
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An annual subscription to Walmart+ typically costs $98 per year, with select options available to qualify for 50% off. With this Black Friday deal, all new customers can take advantage of Walmart+ for only $49/year–>. If you’d prefer to try Walmart+ for 30 days free, you can bypass this deal option and opt to pay $98/year after your 30-day trial expires.
How I rated this deal
This deal is Walmart’s best offer on its Walmart+ membership<!–>, and typically only comes around this time of year. It’s a 50% savings on a membership that’s packed with features and benefits, so if you’re changing services or exploring other streaming options, it’s a great chance to take advantage of it.
When will this deal expire?
This Walmart+ membership offer is available for a limited time only. It excludes current Walmart+ members and runs through Dec. 2, 2025, just after Cyber Monday this year.
When is Black Friday?
This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 28, 2025.
When is Walmart Black Friday?
Walmart will host three rounds of holiday savings, with the first kicking off on Nov. 13 for Walmart+ members.
- Walmart Black Friday Deals Event 1: Nov. 14-16: Deals available online and in stores for the entire event. Walmart+ members get five hours of early access online beginning Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET.
- Walmart Black Friday Deals Event 2: Nov. 25-30. Deals available online only from Nov. 25–27, followed by online and in stores from Nov. 28–30. Walmart+ members get five hours of early access online beginning Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. ET.
- Walmart Cyber Monday Deals Event: Dec. 1: Deals are available online only. Walmart+ members get five hours of early access online beginning Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. ET.
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