Sam’s Club Is Nearly Giving Away Memberships Right Now

If you’ve been on the fence about joining Sam’s Club, this is the nudge you needed. Right now, new members can grab a 1-year Club membership for just $25, or step up to the Plus tier for $55. That’s a steep discount off the standard pricing, and it’s still available as of this writing.

What You’re Actually Getting

Sam’s Club runs on a tiered membership model:

• Club ($25/year): Warehouse access, Sam’s Club app, free curbside pickup, and member-only pricing on everything in-store and online.
• Plus ($55/year): Everything in Club, plus free shipping on most items, 2% cash back on qualifying Sam’s Club purchases, and free curbside pickup with earlier access hours.

For most families who shop there regularly, the Plus tier pays for itself pretty quickly when you factor in the 2% cash back and shipping savings — especially heading into summer when you’re stocking up on everything from pool supplies to pantry staples.

Who Should Jump On This

This deal makes the most sense for a few specific groups:

Large households and families: If you’re buying in bulk — paper products, snacks, drinks, meat — a warehouse membership can shave real money off the grocery bill over a year. Southern families feeding a crew through a long summer will feel this at the checkout line.

Back-to-school shoppers: We’re already in the ramp-up season. Sam’s Club carries school supplies, snacks, and backpacks in bulk, and members get first access to limited deals. Getting in now means you’re ready when the shelves fill up in July.

Home cooks and grillers: With summer in full swing, Sam’s Club is loaded with bulk meat, condiments, and outdoor entertaining supplies. Members who’ve been eyeing deals like the pellet grills and smokers we’ve covered recently already know the in-store member pricing is where it gets interesting.

Online-first shoppers (Plus tier): If you order household goods online, the free shipping alone on the Plus plan can justify the $55 price tag pretty fast, especially compared to paying per-order delivery fees elsewhere.

A Few Things to Know

• New members only. This pricing is for first-time Sam’s Club members. If you’ve had a membership before, you likely won’t qualify.
• Deal availability: This has been live for a few weeks and is still going, but these promotional rates don’t last forever. Don’t sit on it too long.
• No affiliate programs are currently stacked here — the deal stands on its own merits, so your best move is to head directly to Sam’s Club to sign up.

The Bottom Line

Paying $25 to unlock a year of warehouse pricing is about as low-risk as it gets. Even if you only go a handful of times, you’ll likely recoup the cost on a single big haul. And if you’re already doing regular bulk shopping, the Plus tier at $55 is a no-brainer once you account for cash back and free shipping.

[AFFILIATE: sams_club] — Head to Sam’s Club to grab the new member deal before it expires.