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This new benefit, powered by Expedia, gives Walmart+ members the exclusive ability to get Walmart Cash by booking epic vacations  

There’s still time to pack your bags – Walmart is taking its valued Walmart+ members on a new, more rewarding journey before the summer travel season becomes this fall’s show-and-tell. Beginning today, Walmart+ members can book getaways through WalmartPlusTravel.com and get Walmart Cash. Walmart+ members will receive 5% Walmart Cash on hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals and activities bookings, 2% Walmart Cash on all flights and a blended rate of Walmart Cash on vacation packages 1 .  

Travel booking on WalmartPlusTravel.com is powered by Expedia Group’s White Label Template technology, giving Walmart+ members access to more than 900,000 properties, 500+ airlines, 100+ car rental companies and thousands of activities around the world. This new offering will make shopping for travel a win-win for Walmart+ members as they begin getting Walmart Cash, previously Walmart Rewards , on all aspects of their vacation getaways.  

“We’re bringing together the ultimate savings membership and vacation booking site to deliver a first-ever travel-focused benefit for Walmart+ members,” said Venessa Yates, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+. “Combined with our other benefits – including free delivery, streaming and savings on fuel – we’re creating a membership that saves customers time and money, whether they’re at home or having fun at their favorite vacation destination.”  

Here’s how it works:  

• Easy to find: Walmart+ members will access travel through their member benefits hub in the app or WalmartPlusTravel.com.  
• Easy to book: Members can choose travel options like flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, packages and activities.  
• Easy to earn : After the booking is confirmed, any Walmart Cash received will appear in the member’s Walmart wallet. Walmart Cash will become available 30 days after travel is completed and can be used on future Walmart purchases or cashed out in store.  

“We’re delighted to launch this collaboration with Walmart, America’s largest retailer, making planning, shopping and booking travel a new and seamless part of Walmart’s shopping experience. Together, we’re connecting Walmart’s massive customer base with Expedia Group’s extensive array of travel supply partners from all around the world,” said Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia for Business. “What’s exciting is that with this collaboration, Walmart customers will benefit from Expedia’s ongoing innovation through TravelOS, our A.I.-powered travel operating system, as we continue to add new product and feature updates to drive the best traveler experience.”  Walmart+ members will also have access to Expedia Group’s top tier, end-to-end customer service, handling all their travel needs from start to finish. Whether via live agents or by leveraging the company’s self-serve capabilities, like their A.I.-powered Virtual Agent tool, Expedia Group’s services allow members to ask questions about their trip or make changes with ease. 

Walmart+ is consistently evolving to deliver what’s most important for members, most recently with the evolution of Walmart Rewards to Walmart Cash, the same great program, under a new name and with the added ability to cash-out in store. Over time, some of the components of Walmart Cash will expand to all customers, while additional ways to get Walmart Cash will remain exclusive to members, like Walmart+ Travel.   

For more information about how to become a Walmart+ member, please visit https://www.walmart.com/plus . 

1  For example, if the package consisted of a hotel + flight, the Walmart Cash received would be 5% Walmart Cash on the hotel element and 2% Walmart Cash on the flight element. 

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Walmart and Expedia Group Launch Travel Benefit for Walmart+ Members

This new benefit, powered by expedia, gives walmart+ members the exclusive ability to get walmart cash by booking epic vacations.

July 25, 2023

BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 25, 2023  — There’s still time to pack your bags – Walmart is taking its valued Walmart+ members on a new, more rewarding journey before the summer travel season becomes this fall’s show-and-tell. Beginning today, Walmart+ members can book getaways through  WalmartPlusTravel.com  and get Walmart Cash. Walmart+ members will receive 5% Walmart Cash on hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals and activities bookings, 2% Walmart Cash on all flights and a blended rate of Walmart Cash on vacation packages 1 .

Travel booking on WalmartPlusTravel.com is powered by Expedia Group’s White Label Template technology, giving Walmart+ members access to more than 900,000 properties, 500+ airlines, 100+ car rental companies and thousands of activities around the world. This new offering will make shopping for travel a win-win for Walmart+ members as they begin getting Walmart Cash, previously  Walmart Rewards , on all aspects of their vacation getaways.

"We're bringing together the ultimate savings membership and vacation booking site to deliver a first-ever travel-focused benefit for Walmart+ members," said Venessa Yates, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+. "Combined with our other benefits — including free delivery, streaming and savings on fuel — we’re creating a membership that saves customers time and money, whether they’re at home or having fun at their favorite vacation destination.”

Here’s how it works:

• Easy to find:  Walmart+ members will access travel through their member benefits hub in the app or WalmartPlusTravel.com.
• Easy to book:  Members can choose travel options like flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, packages and activities.
• Easy to earn: After the booking is confirmed, any Walmart Cash received will appear in the member’s Walmart wallet. Walmart Cash will become available 30 days after travel is completed and can be used on future Walmart purchases or cashed out in store.

“We’re delighted to launch this collaboration with Walmart, America’s largest retailer, making planning, shopping and booking travel a new and seamless part of Walmart’s shopping experience. Together, we’re connecting Walmart’s massive customer base with Expedia Group’s extensive array of travel supply partners from all around the world," said Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia for Business. "What's exciting is that with this collaboration, Walmart customers will benefit from Expedia's ongoing innovation through TravelOS, our A.I.-powered travel operating system, as we continue to add new product and feature updates to drive the best traveler experience.”

Walmart+ members will also have access to Expedia Group’s top tier, end-to-end customer service, handling all their travel needs from start to finish. Whether via live agents or by leveraging the company’s self-serve capabilities, like their A.I.-powered Virtual Agent tool, Expedia Group’s services allow members to ask questions about their trip or make changes with ease.

Walmart+ is consistently evolving to deliver what’s most important for members, most recently with the evolution of Walmart Rewards to Walmart Cash, the same great program, under a new name and with the added ability to cash-out in store. Over time, some of the components of Walmart Cash will expand to all customers, while additional ways to get Walmart Cash will remain exclusive to members, like Walmart+ Travel.

For more information about how to become a Walmart+ member, please visit  walmart.com/plus .

1 For example, if the package consisted of a hotel + flight, the Walmart Cash received would be 5% Walmart Cash on the hotel element and 2% Walmart Cash on the flight element.

About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 20 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting  corporate.walmart.com , on Facebook at  facebook.com/walmart , on Twitter at  twitter.com/walmart , and on LinkedIn at  linkedin.com/company/walmart .

About Expedia Group Expedia Group, Inc. companies power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Our organization is made up of three pillars: Expedia Product & Technology, focused on the group’s product and technical strategy and offerings; Expedia Brands, housing all our consumer brands; and Expedia for Business, consisting of business-to-business solutions and relationships throughout the travel ecosystem. The Expedia Group family of brands includes: Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. For more information, visit  www.expediagroup.com . Follow us on Twitter  @expediagroup  and check out our LinkedIn  www.linkedin.com/company/expedia/ . © 2023 Expedia, Inc., an Expedia Group company. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50

Walmart+ launches new travel benefit, offering up to 5% Walmart Cash on your trip purchases

For anyone looking for a savings opportunity while traveling, the nation's largest retailer has just launched a new booking platform for its members that can help with just that.

Walmart+ Travel (powered by Expedia) is now live, allowing members to book flights, rental cars, hotels, vacation rentals, activities and more. But the best part? You can get up to 5% Walmart Cash on these purchases.

This new benefit adds to an already lucrative lineup of benefits for Walmart+ members.

Here's everything you need to know about this new offering.

Overview of Walmart+ Travel

As noted previously, Walmart+ Travel is powered by Expedia, and it's available through your Walmart+ account and at WalmartPlusTravel.com. It's a great way to get extra benefits on virtually all aspects of a trip. When you book directly with Walmart+ Travel, you'll receive Walmart Cash on your travel purchases at the following rate:

• 5% Walmart Cash on hotel bookings, vacation rentals, rental cars and activities.
• 2% Walmart Cash on air travel.

If you book a vacation package that includes two (or more) of these items, you'll earn Walmart Cash at a blended rate (e.g., 2% on the air travel part of the purchase and 5% on the other parts).

Your Walmart Cash will appear as "pending" in your Walmart+ account before becoming available within 30 days of the completion of your trip. You have the option of using it for future Walmart purchases or receiving it as cash back in your pocket.

Walmart+ Travel is available now for existing Walmart+ members as well as new ones. You'll even have access to it if you sign up for a free 30-day trial of the program — allowing you to test it (and the many other benefits of Walmart+) before committing to a full membership.

How to use Walmart+ Travel

To access Walmart+ Travel, simply visit walmartplus.com and sign in to your account. You'll find the Walmart+ Travel tile in your member hub. Simply click "Book a Trip," which will take you to the Walmart+ Travel site, which is powered by Expedia.

From there, search for your desired travel arrangements — including flights, rental cars, hotels, vacation rentals and packages. You'll clearly see the amount of Walmart Cash you'd get for each type of booking.

Select the reservation(s) you want, then follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the booking.

Once you receive the confirmation, you'll see your Walmart Cash listed as "pending" in your Walmart+ account within 48 hours.

Thirty days after the completion of your booking, your Walmart Cash will change to "redeemable" and can be applied to future Walmart purchases — or received directly as cash back.

Remember that airline tickets purchased through a third-party platform like Walmart+ Travel are typically treated like normal revenue tickets and thus are eligible to earn points or miles. You should also enjoy any elite status perks you have with the given airline — though this often isn't the case with major hotel and rental car programs.

Using Walmart+ Travel with other member benefits

Of course, Walmart+ Travel is just the newest benefit for members, and it adds even more value for those taking to the skies (or hitting the roads) this summer.

For example, Walmart+ members enjoy free shipping with no order minimum (excluding most Marketplace items and certain location and freight charges). This allows you to stock up on travel essentials ahead of a trip you book with Walmart+ Travel — and you can even use any available Walmart Cash for these purchases.

For example, for those without a Walmart+ membership, these packing cubes would require a trip to your local Walmart for in-store pickup or cost $6.99 to ship.

However, Walmart+ members could have these shipped directly to their home address — and most items will arrive within one to two days.

If a road trip is in your future, you can also leverage Walmart+ fuel savings at more than 14,000 stations nationwide. This can give you 10 cents off every gallon of gas at participating locations (5 cents in Alabama and Oklahoma; subject to change).

Finally, when you arrive at your destination and settle into your hotel or vacation rental, you can launch your included Paramount+ streaming subscription (Essential plan only; separate registration required).

How to join Walmart+

If you're not currently a Walmart+ member, you can become a member by visiting the Walmart+ website and clicking the link at the top to start your free 30-day trial.

Remember that holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express can receive a statement credit each month when they charge the monthly cost of a Walmart+ membership ($12.95 plus applicable taxes) to their card (enrollment required; Plus Ups not eligible).

As soon as your account is activated, you'll be able to start receiving Walmart Cash for bookings through Walmart+ Travel — and access the various other benefits of membership.

Related: How to get Walmart+ with the Amex Platinum

Bottom line

Walmart+ Travel (powered by Expedia) is the newest benefit for Walmart+ members, offering up to 5% Walmart Cash on eligible bookings made through the platform. This enhancement allows Walmart+ members to save money on virtually every aspect of their travels, with Walmart Cash that can cover future Walmart purchases or be redeemed directly for cash back.

If you're not a member, join today — and then begin receiving Walmart Cash on your next trip.

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--There’s still time to pack your bags – Walmart is taking its valued Walmart+ members on a new, more rewarding journey before the summer travel season becomes this fall’s show-and-tell. Beginning today, Walmart+ members can book getaways through WalmartPlusTravel.com and get Walmart Cash. Walmart+ members will receive 5% Walmart Cash on hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals and activities bookings, 2% Walmart Cash on all flights and a blended rate of Walmart Cash on vacation packages 1 .

Travel booking on WalmartPlusTravel.com is powered by Expedia Group’s White Label Template technology, giving Walmart+ members access to more than 900,000 properties, 500+ airlines, 100+ car rental companies and thousands of activities around the world. This new offering will make shopping for travel a win-win for Walmart+ members as they begin getting Walmart Cash, previously Walmart Rewards , on all aspects of their vacation getaways.

“We're bringing together the ultimate savings membership and vacation booking site to deliver a first-ever travel-focused benefit for Walmart+ members,” said Venessa Yates, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+. “Combined with our other benefits — including free delivery, streaming and savings on fuel — we’re creating a membership that saves customers time and money, whether they’re at home or having fun at their favorite vacation destination.”

Here’s how it works:

• Easy to find: Walmart+ members will access travel through their member benefits hub in the app or WalmartPlusTravel.com.
• Easy to book: Members can choose travel options like flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, packages and activities.
• Easy to earn : After the booking is confirmed, any Walmart Cash received will appear in the member’s Walmart wallet. Walmart Cash will become available 30 days after travel is completed and can be used on future Walmart purchases or cashed out in store.

“We’re delighted to launch this collaboration with Walmart, America’s largest retailer, making planning, shopping and booking travel a new and seamless part of Walmart’s shopping experience. Together, we’re connecting Walmart’s massive customer base with Expedia Group’s extensive array of travel supply partners from all around the world,” said Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia for Business. “What's exciting is that with this collaboration, Walmart customers will benefit from Expedia's ongoing innovation through TravelOS, our A.I.-powered travel operating system, as we continue to add new product and feature updates to drive the best traveler experience.”

Walmart+ members will also have access to Expedia Group’s top tier, end-to-end customer service, handling all their travel needs from start to finish. Whether via live agents or by leveraging the company’s self-serve capabilities, like their A.I.-powered Virtual Agent tool, Expedia Group’s services allow members to ask questions about their trip or make changes with ease.

Walmart+ is consistently evolving to deliver what’s most important for members, most recently with the evolution of Walmart Rewards to Walmart Cash, the same great program, under a new name and with the added ability to cash-out in store. Over time, some of the components of Walmart Cash will expand to all customers, while additional ways to get Walmart Cash will remain exclusive to members, like Walmart+ Travel.

For more information about how to become a Walmart+ member, please visit walmart.com/plus .

1 - For example, if the package consisted of a hotel + flight, the Walmart Cash received would be 5% Walmart Cash on the hotel element and 2% Walmart Cash on the flight element.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 20 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com , on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart , on Twitter at twitter.com/walmart , and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart .

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group, Inc. companies power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Our organization is made up of three pillars: Expedia Product & Technology, focused on the group’s product and technical strategy and offerings; Expedia Brands, housing all our consumer brands; and Expedia for Business, consisting of business-to-business solutions and relationships throughout the travel ecosystem. The Expedia Group family of brands includes: Expedia ® , Hotels.com ® , Expedia ® Partner Solutions, Vrbo ® , trivago ® , Orbitz ® , Travelocity ® , Hotwire ® , Wotif ® , ebookers ® , CheapTickets ® , Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com . Follow us on Twitter @expediagroup and check out our LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/expedia/ . © 2023 Expedia, Inc., an Expedia Group company. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50

For media inquiries, contact: Walmart: Rebecca Thomason, Corporate Communications: [email protected] . Expedia Group: Edith Morris, Corporate Communications: [email protected] .

Walmart and Expedia Partner to Launch Travel Perks for Walmart+ Members

Deal allows Walmart+ members to book and earn rewards on travel.

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Walmart has announced a new perk for Walmart+ members aimed specifically at helping you get out on vacation — Walmart+ Travel, powered by Expedia.

If Walmart+ subscribers book vacations through Walmart+ Travel, they'll receive Walmart Cash , which can be used for future shopping at Walmart or can be cashed out in store. Members receive 5% back on hotels, car rentals and activity bookings; 2% back on flights; and a "blended rate" back on holiday packages, according to a Walmart press release .

The new service is powered by Expedia Group’s White Label Template technology and provides Walmart+ members with access to more than 900,000 properties, 500+ airlines, 100+ car rental companies and thousands of activities worldwide, the company said.

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To make this work, Walmart+ members need to book through their member benefits hub in the app or by going to WalmartPlusTravel.com . From there, members can browse travel options such as flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, packages and activities. Once the booking is confirmed, any Walmart Cash received will appear in the member's wallet and become available 30 days after the travel is completed.

Walmart+ members will also have access to Expedia’s customer service team to answer questions, handle travel needs from start to finish or make changes.

"We're bringing together the ultimate savings membership and vacation booking site to deliver a first-ever, travel-focused benefit for Walmart+ members," Vanessa Yates, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+, said in a statement. "Combined with our other benefits — including free delivery, streaming and savings on fuel — we’re creating a membership that saves customers time and money, whether they’re at home or having fun at their favorite vacation destination.”

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There’s a new option for booking travel that could help you save some money on everyday expenses, and it’s from a spot you might not have expected: Walmart.

The retail giant has launched a travel portal in partnership with Expedia.

Those who subscribe to Walmart+ can book activities, flights, hotels, rental cars, vacation rentals and travel packages. In return, they’ll earn Walmart Cash that can be used when shopping with the store.

Though it may not be the first choice for avid travelers who want to take advantage of travel loyalty programs, the portal is a way for your travels to help you offset expenses in your daily life; usually, this is done by using strategic everyday credit card spending to help you earn travel rewards.

This new travel portal is also a way travelers carrying The Platinum Card® from American Express can get more value out of their card and its $695 annual fee: Cardmembers can receive a statement credit to cover the Walmart+ membership fee. Terms apply.

» Learn more: The best travel credit cards right now

How do you use the Walmart travel portal?

Walmart+ members can access the company’s new travel portal at WalmartPlusTravel.com. It’s also available through the member benefits section of the Walmart+ app.

You can use the site to book numerous aspects of your trip. Because the site is powered by Expedia, you’ll be able to access the online travel agency’s vast network of hotels and vacation rentals. The site has access to more than 900,000 properties (including hotels, homes, apartments, etc.), as well as more than 500 airlines globally and more than 100 rental car companies.

You can also book activities using the Walmart travel portal.

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Earning Walmart Cash for travel

A key benefit for Walmart+ members booking a trip through WalmartPlusTravel.com is the ability to earn Walmart Cash.

Members will earn:

5% Walmart Cash on hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals and activities.

2% Walmart Cash on flights.

If you’re booking a vacation package, you’ll receive a blended Walmart Cash rate: 2% for the flight portion of your trip, 5% for the accommodations element.

Once you confirm a booking, any Walmart Cash you earn will appear in your wallet. It will become available 30 days after you complete travel. You can apply it to future purchases or cash out in the store.

Using WalmartPlusTravel.com

To start using WalmartPlusTravel.com , head to the homepage and sign in using your Walmart+ credentials.

Let’s say you're hoping to take a family of four from Washington, D.C., to Rome in September 2023. Start by plugging in desired flights, like you would on any booking site.

Because it’s an online travel agency, the results turn up options on numerous airlines. You can see itinerary options aboard Delta Air Lines and Air France, among others.

Each itinerary option also shows how much you'd earn in Walmart Cash (again, 2% for flights). The cheapest option, $946, comes to $3,784 for a family of four and would earn $75.64 in Walmart Cash.

The site also points out times in which you might be able to save money by booking a vacation package, instead of choosing your trip elements a la carte.

Now that your flights to Rome are set, you need a place to stay when you get there.

Through the Walmart travel portal, you can put in “Rome” or even a landmark in your search terms. For example, let’s say you want to stay as close to the Pantheon as possible. Simply plug that landmark in and search.

In the search results, there's a rental property option with a loft that sleeps six people and is just steps away from the Pantheon. This property would set you back $447 per night, which means a total of $2,690 for your five-night stay (including taxes and fees). In this case, you would earn 5% Walmart Cash on the property rental — a total of $134.51 for the stay.

That means for just the stay and flights, you’d have $210.15 to spend (or cash out) at Walmart after arriving home.

Is Walmart travel good?

The best part about WalmartTravelPlus.com is the ability to earn money you can apply to your purchases at the store. That means earning cash back is simple and directly applicable to your everyday shopping. Plus, you could maximize your cash back by charging your booking to a travel credit card that earns points or a cash-back credit card that will accelerate your cash-back amount.

As always with online travel agencies , note that flight changes can be difficult, as is earning hotel points or using elite status benefits. However, it could provide a particularly handy return on investment when booking a rental property that’s not part of a major hotel loyalty program.

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are some of the best travel credit cards of 2024 :

Flexibility, point transfers and a large bonus: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

No annual fee: Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Flat-rate travel rewards: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Bonus travel rewards and high-end perks: Chase Sapphire Reserve®

Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

Business travelers: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card

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1x-5x 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases.

75,000 Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's over $900 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.

1.5%-5% Enjoy 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.

Up to $300 Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) - worth up to $300 cash back!

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2x-5x Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day. Earn 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, where you'll get Capital One's best prices on thousands of trip options.

75,000 Enjoy a one-time bonus of 75,000 miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $750 in travel.

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Walmart and expedia group launch travel benefit for walmart+ members.

BENTONVILLE, Ark., July 26, 2023 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--There’s still time to pack your bags – Walmart is taking its valued Walmart+ members on a new, more rewarding journey before the summer travel season becomes this fall’s show-and-tell. Beginning today, Walmart+ members can book getaways through WalmartPlusTravel.com and get Walmart Cash. Walmart+ members will receive 5% Walmart Cash on hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals and activities bookings, 2% Walmart Cash on all flights and a blended rate of Walmart Cash on vacation packages 1 .

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230726479516/en/

Walmart+ members can now book travel through WalmartPlusTravel.com (Graphic: Walmart)

Travel booking on WalmartPlusTravel.com is powered by Expedia Group’s White Label Template technology, giving Walmart+ members access to more than 900,000 properties, 500+ airlines, 100+ car rental companies and thousands of activities around the world. This new offering will make shopping for travel a win-win for Walmart+ members as they begin getting Walmart Cash, previously Walmart Rewards , on all aspects of their vacation getaways.

"We're bringing together the ultimate savings membership and vacation booking site to deliver a first-ever travel-focused benefit for Walmart+ members," said Venessa Yates, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+. "Combined with our other benefits — including free delivery, streaming and savings on fuel — we’re creating a membership that saves customers time and money, whether they’re at home or having fun at their favorite vacation destination."

Here’s how it works:

Easy to find: Walmart+ members will access travel through their member benefits hub in the app or WalmartPlusTravel.com.

Easy to book: Members can choose travel options like flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, packages and activities.

Easy to earn : After the booking is confirmed, any Walmart Cash received will appear in the member’s Walmart wallet. Walmart Cash will become available 30 days after travel is completed and can be used on future Walmart purchases or cashed out in store.

"We’re delighted to launch this collaboration with Walmart, America’s largest retailer, making planning, shopping and booking travel a new and seamless part of Walmart’s shopping experience. Together, we’re connecting Walmart’s massive customer base with Expedia Group’s extensive array of travel supply partners from all around the world," said Ariane Gorin, president of Expedia for Business. "What's exciting is that with this collaboration, Walmart customers will benefit from Expedia's ongoing innovation through TravelOS, our A.I.-powered travel operating system, as we continue to add new product and feature updates to drive the best traveler experience."

Walmart+ members will also have access to Expedia Group’s top tier, end-to-end customer service, handling all their travel needs from start to finish. Whether via live agents or by leveraging the company’s self-serve capabilities, like their A.I.-powered Virtual Agent tool, Expedia Group’s services allow members to ask questions about their trip or make changes with ease.

Walmart+ is consistently evolving to deliver what’s most important for members, most recently with the evolution of Walmart Rewards to Walmart Cash, the same great program, under a new name and with the added ability to cash-out in store. Over time, some of the components of Walmart Cash will expand to all customers, while additional ways to get Walmart Cash will remain exclusive to members, like Walmart+ Travel.

For more information about how to become a Walmart+ member, please visit walmart.com/plus .

1 - For example, if the package consisted of a hotel + flight, the Walmart Cash received would be 5% Walmart Cash on the hotel element and 2% Walmart Cash on the flight element.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 20 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com , on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart , on Twitter at twitter.com/walmart , and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart .

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group, Inc. companies power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Our organization is made up of three pillars: Expedia Product & Technology, focused on the group’s product and technical strategy and offerings; Expedia Brands, housing all our consumer brands; and Expedia for Business, consisting of business-to-business solutions and relationships throughout the travel ecosystem. The Expedia Group family of brands includes: Expedia ® , Hotels.com ® , Expedia ® Partner Solutions, Vrbo ® , trivago ® , Orbitz ® , Travelocity ® , Hotwire ® , Wotif ® , ebookers ® , CheapTickets ® , Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com . Follow us on Twitter @expediagroup and check out our LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/expedia/ . © 2023 Expedia, Inc., an Expedia Group company. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50

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For media inquiries, contact: Walmart: Rebecca Thomason, Corporate Communications: [email protected] . Expedia Group: Edith Morris, Corporate Communications: [email protected] .

Walmart+ has travel benefits—here's what you should know

Updated August 18, 2023

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What is Walmart+ Travel?

Save on flights, hotels and more with Walmart+ Travel.

What is Walmart Cash?

Walmart Cash is a form of loyalty currency available to Walmart+ subscribers. You can redeem Walmart Cash you earn through Walmart+ Travel on future purchases at Walmart stores or Walmart.com, including but not limited to purchases of home goods, tech, clothes, groceries, and more.

What are the benefits that come with Walmart+

Walmart+ comes with its own host of benefits for subscribers, including free delivery on orders, free same-day delivery on grocery orders, free shipping, streaming with Paramount+ and Pluto TV, fuel savings, easy returns, and more. Walmart+ subscribers can also take part in members-only sales events.

How much does Walmart+ cost?

Walmart+ costs $98 a year for an annual membership or $12.97 a month. The service has a 30-day free trial, in case you want to try out the various perks and offerings ahead of committing to your membership.

Walmart+ Travel functions as a perk of Walmart+, so there is no additional fee for using it as part of your Walmart+ membership.

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Walmart and Expedia Group Launch Travel Benefit for Walmart+ Members

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Walmart and Expedia Group have joined forces to offer a new travel benefit for Walmart+ members. Starting today, Walmart+ members can book vacations through WalmartPlusTravel.com and earn Walmart Cash on their travel bookings. Members will receive 5% Walmart Cash on hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, and activities bookings, 2% Walmart Cash on flights, and a blended rate of Walmart Cash on vacation packages.

The travel booking platform is powered by Expedia Group’s technology, granting Walmart+ members access to a vast selection of over 900,000 properties, 500+ airlines, 100+ car rental companies, and numerous activities worldwide. The collaboration aims to create a seamless experience for Walmart+ members, offering significant savings and rewards while planning their vacations.

According to Venessa Yates, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+, this partnership brings together a travel-focused benefit for Walmart+ members, adding to the array of existing benefits such as free delivery, streaming, and fuel savings.

Walmart+ members can access the travel benefit through their member benefits hub in the app or WalmartPlusTravel.com. After booking a trip, any earned Walmart Cash will be available in the member’s Walmart wallet, usable for future Walmart purchases or cashed out in-store. The collaboration also gives Walmart+ members access to Expedia Group’s top-tier customer service, ensuring a smooth travel experience from planning to completion.

Overall, the move is part of Walmart+’s continuous evolution to offer valuable benefits to its members, enhancing the overall shopping experience for Walmart customers.

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Walmart+ adds travel benefits to its list of perks

Walmart+, the U.S. retailer’s Prime competitor, is adding travel benefits to its list of perks. The company has announced  that members can book getaways through  WalmartPlusTravel.com and get Walmart Cash. Walmart+ members will receive 5% Walmart Cash on hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals and activities bookings, 2% Walmart Cash on all flights and a blended rate of Walmart Cash on vacation packages. 

Travel booking is powered by Expedia Group’s White Label Template technology, giving members access to more than 900,000 properties, 500+ airlines, 100+ car rental companies and thousands of activities.

“We’re bringing together the ultimate savings membership and vacation booking site to deliver a first-ever travel-focused benefit for Walmart+ members,” said Venessa Yates, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+, in a statement. “Combined with our other benefits – including free delivery, streaming and savings on fuel – we’re creating a membership that saves customers time and money, whether they’re at home or having fun at their favorite vacation destination.”

Walmart+ members can access travel through the member benefits hub in the app or WalmartPlusTravel.com. Once the booking is confirmed, any Walmart Cash received will appear in the member’s Walmart wallet. Walmart Cash will become available 30 days after travel is completed and can be used on future Walmart purchases or cashed out in store.

Walmart+ members will also have access to Expedia Group’s customer service via live agents or through the company’s self-serve capabilities.

Today’s announcement comes a few days after Walmart+ introduced a new program designed to help those on government assistance take advantage of its membership benefits. The program, called Walmart+ Assist, is a way to purchase a membership at 50% off ($49 per year, or $6.47 per month) for those on government assistance.

Typically, a Walmart+ membership costs $98 per year or $12.95 per month, plus applicable taxes. A subscription includes free shipping on Walmart.com purchases with no order minimum, free grocery delivery with a $35 order minimum, free returns from home, savings of 10 cents per gallon at 14,000 locations (including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart and Murphy stations), a free Paramount+ subscription, ad-free video streaming with Pluto TV, mobile scan & go in-store for contact-free checkout and other special offers and savings for members only, including early access to Black Friday deals.

Walmart+ Assist halves the price of its Prime competitor for those on government assistance

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Never mind a travel agent , you can now book your next trip conveniently through a shopping app you may already have. Whether you are looking to go on a trip to celebrate your retirement or just want to take a quick weekend getaway, saving money upfront can leave you a little more to spend on your vacation. Keep reading to learn more about the travel benefits with Walmart Plus Memberships.

Walmart+ Membership: New Travel Benefits

If you have a Walmart account or are debating jumping into a Walmart Plus Membership, you might want to take the plunge the next time you are trying to save on your travels. Walmart Plus Memberships are now partnered with Expedia to get you better deals through the Walmart app. Here are some key takeaways to know:

• You can get 5% Walmart Cash on hotel bookings, car rentals, tours and more.
• Earn 2% Walmart Cash on air travel booked through Walmart+ Travel powered by Expedia.
• Get access to all of Expedia’s competitive prices for airfare, hotels and more.
• You can find your booking through the confirmation email sent by Expedia or by visiting the website .

Other Walmart+ Membership Benefits

Outside of getting out of town, there are a slew of other benefits included with your Walmart+ package. Here are some highlights:

• Walmart Assist gives 50% off Walmart+ Membership for qualifying SNAP recipients.
• Free deliveries, even same-day delivery, and free shipping with Walmart’s grocery delivery service.
• Large selection of online shopping without the $35 minimum for any order.
• Walmart+ offers cheaper gas through Murphy USA, along with some gas stations, such as Mobil or Exxon.
• Earn Walmart rewards that never expire for use on future purchases, in-store or online.
• Get early access to special promotions and events, such as Black Friday sales or new product releases.
• Get Mobile Scan and Go for efficient and contact-free checkout.

Walmart+ Membership: Paramount Plus Perks

Walmart Plus and Paramount Plus now go hand-in-hand. A free Paramount Essential Plan subscription is included with your Walmart+ Membership for no additional cost. If you already subscribe to Paramount Plus, you must cancel the existing subscription and create a new Paramount account through your Walmart account to make sure you’re getting the deal before you start streaming. 

Here are some perks that come with the streaming service:

• Live sports
• 24/7 CBS News
• Thousands of television shows and movies
• Access to shows from the Smithsonian Channel

Final Take To GO 

If you are a frequent shopper at Walmart , taking advantage of becoming a Walmart+ member could be financially beneficial. This holds even more true when you factor in the new travel benefits. Walmart really is a one-stop shop for all your local, and now, further away needs.

• You can get 5% Walmart Cash on hotel bookings or by using select car rental companies.
• You can also earn Walmart Cash by booking eligible vacations or tours linked with Expedia-powered travel.
• Get access to all of Expedia's competitive prices for airfare, hotels and more.
• Getting a Walmart+ Membership will cost you $12.95 per month or $98 per year before taxes.
• Unlimited free deliveries, even same-day delivery and free shipping with Walmart's grocery delivery service.
• Walmart+ members get cheaper gas through Murphy USA and some gas stations like Mobil or Exxon.
• No, a Walmart+ Membership does not include a Sam's Club membership.

Information is accurate as of Aug. 23, 2023. 

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Walmart, Expedia launch travel-benefit program for Walmart+ members

Walmart Inc. and Expedia Group Inc. announced Wednesday the launch of a travel benefit for Walmart+ members. Starting Wednesday, Walmart+ members who book travel through WalmartPlusTravel.com, which is powered by online travel booker Expedia, can earn credit that can be used on hotels, activities bookings and vacation and car rentals. Expedia’s stock rallied 1.2% in afternoon trading and Walmart shares gained 0.3%, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.2%. Walmart+ is Walmart’s subscription service that costs $12.95 a month, or $98 a year , that includes free shipping for members and savings on gas.

Walmart Plus — everything you need to know

Walmart Plus takes on Amazon Prime

Walmart Plus is a membership program designed for frequent Walmart shoppers. The subscription service competes with the likes of Amazon Prime and My Best Buy . Walmart Plus offers subscribers in-store and online benefits, such as unlimited free delivery and fuel discounts from participating gas stations. Members also get early access to Walmart deals during major retail holidays. 

Earlier this month, Walmart announced new perks for members. Membership now includes up to five free months of Apple Music, up to four free months of Apple Fitness Plus, and two free months of Xbox Game Pass. 

Walmart Plus: for $98/year @ Walmart Walmart Plus is a subscription service from Walmart. Priced at $98 per year (or $12.95/month), it includes perks like unlimited free delivery on more than 160,000 items as well as fuel discounts at more than 2,000 Walmart and Murphy USA fuel stations. The latest perk includes free access to Paramount Plus at no extra cost. Walmart Plus comes with a free 30-day trial. 

Walmart Plus members also get early access to select deals and exclusive access special sales events. These perks come in handy during major retail holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

A Walmart Plus membership traditionally costs $98 a year or $12.95 a month. However, it includes a free 30-day trial . Make sure you check our Walmart promo codes page for additional discounts. Here's everything you need to know about Walmart Plus membership. 

Walmart deals to shop now — Quick links

• Adult/children's bikes: up to $250 off all models
• Apparel: up to 60% off men's and women's clothing
• Backyard play: coolers, basketball hoops, more on sale
• Fans, air conditioning, air purifiers: deals from $23
• Fitness & exercise: up to 40% off yoga mats, weights, treadmills
• Gaming laptops: MSI, Asus, Gateway from $749
• Grilling accessories: BBQ deals from $7
• HDTVs: deals from $98
• Kitchen appliances: save on Ninja, Keurig, Instant Pot, more
• LEGO toys: sets from $16 
• Nintendo Switch: games from $13
• Outdoor cooking: BBQ grills and accessories from $29
• PC gaming: laptops and desktops from $599
• PS5: games/accessories from $29
• Smartphones: shop all sales from $49
• Tailgating gear: deals from $8
• Toys: up to 55% off Barbie, Nerf, more
• Xbox Series X|S: games/accessories from $24

Walmart Plus Week

Get ready! Walmart Plus Week will begin on June 17. The 7-day event offers exclusive deals for Walmart Plus members. Confirmed deals include double discounts on fuel at Exxon and Mobil stations, free Express Delivery, and three free months of Walmart Plus InHome, which includes delivery drop off on your kitchen counter. Make sure to follow our coverage for the best Walmart Plus Week deals as they occur. 

Walmart Plus membership

Walmart Plus membership costs $98 per year or $12.95 per month. (It includes a free 30-day trial period). The membership program — which is Walmart's version of Amazon Prime — is a rebranding of Walmart's $98-per-year Grocery Unlimited service . The grocery delivery service launched in 2019 and quickly expanded to 1,400 additional stores in September of 2019. However, Walmart Plus goes beyond groceries to also include tech, beauty, and sports products. By comparison, Amazon Prime costs $139 per year or $14.99 per month. 

Paramount Plus and Walmart Plus 

Walmart Plus now comes bundled with free access to  Paramount Plus . Subscribers to Walmart's premium membership program will get a Paramount Plus Essential membership at no additional cost. The Paramount Plus Essential tier usually costs $4.99/month and is ad-supported. It doesn't include access to live broadcasts of local CBS stations. However, it's yet another perk enjoyed by members. 

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Walmart Plus adds Rx savings for members

Members of Walmart Plus just got a new perk. Rx for Less is the name of Walmart Plus' latest benefit. The program offers discounts on commonly prescribed medications across a variety of health needs. Drugs including in Rx for Less include heart health medication, mental health medication, antibiotics, allergies, and diabetes management. Walmart Plus members now have access to select medications at zero cost, whereas others will be up to 85% off. RX for Less is available to paying members only. The discounts go into effect after your 15-day free trial. 

Walmart Plus waives shipping minimum for members

Walmart Plus members no longer need to meet the retailer's $35 minimum purchase requirement to obtain free shipping. Last year, Walmart announced members would be able to get free shipping on all purchases without worrying about hitting that $35 minimum threshold. 

In addition, Walmart is also expanding the number of locations where members can use their fuel savings. Walmart Plus customers now have access to fuel discounts at more than 500 Sam’s Club locations. All of these features are a welcome perk for shoppers, especially in light of Amazon shuttering its Prime Pantry service .

Walmart Plus perks

Launched in September of 2020, Walmart Plus includes a handful of benefits that keeps growing over time. Perks have included everything from access to free services to exclusive deals over holiday weekends. Other Walmart Plus benefits include the following: 

• Unlimited free delivery: Customers will receive fast, free delivery on more than 160,000 items including tech, toys, household essentials, and groceries. Delivery will occur as fast as same-day with 1-hour delivery windows. 
• Scan & Go: This feature in the Walmart app will allow for a faster way to shop in-store. Using the Walmart app, customers can scan their items as they shop and pay using Walmart Pay for a quick and touch-free payment experience.
• Fuel discounts: Walmart Plus members will be able to save up to 5 cents per gallon at nearly 2,000 Walmart, Murphy USA, and Murphy Express fuel stations. Sam's Club fuel stations are also part of the lineup. Walmart also expanded the discounts so that members can enjoy an instant 10 cent discounts on every gallon of fuel purchased at participating stations. Members can also now save at Exxon and Mobil stations nationwide.
• Vacation discounts: Last summer, Walmart announced new perks for members . Walmart Plus members earn 5% Walmart cash on hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, and more when booking via Walmart's new travel hub (which is powered by Expedia). This is in addition to other perks like free access to Paramount Plus . 

It's unclear what other perks Walmart Plus will offer in the near future. However, it's no secret that Walmart and Amazon price match each other all the time, especially on retail holidays like Black Friday. The renewed rivalry could make for excellent deals.

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Walmart Plus vs. Amazon Prime

During Amazon's Q1 2021 earnings call, the company revealed there are over 200 million paid Prime members worldwide. That's a number that Walmart Plus is certainly hoping to reach. 

Once the country's top retailer, Walmart has watched as its rival Amazon has dominated online sales. Amazon now accounts for roughly 38% of all online retail sales in the U.S., according to eMarketer . By comparison, Walmart is a distant second place with just over 5% of the U.S. e-commerce market. The hope is that Walmart Plus will help it take some of that market share from Amazon. 

This isn't the first time Walmart has taken on Amazon Prime . In 2015, Walmart launched ShippingPass , an unlimited online shipping service that cost $50 per year and promised deliveries in three days or less. This was Walmart's attempt to undercut Amazon Prime, which at the time cost $99 per year. Two years later, Walmart dropped its membership fee and switched to a 2-day free shipping program on orders of $35 or more. 

However, Walmart's biggest chest thump came in 2016, when it purchased Jet.com for $3 billion . The hope was that Jet.com would help Walmart establish a bigger online presence. (Walmart announced last month that it was permanently closing Jet.com). 

The Walmart vs. Amazon feud continued into 2019. Just as Amazon announced its plans to offer 1-day shipping, Walmart followed suit with its own 1-day shipping pilot . Most recently, Walmart announced 2-hour Express delivery for an additional $10 over Walmart's typical delivery fees. 

Even on big retailer days like Black Friday, Walmart has shadowed Amazon with similar sales of its own. Walmart Plus is an extension of this ongoing battle and only time will tell if it's the true knockout punch that it needs to take on Amazon and its legion of subscribers. 

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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• mejustsayin It's been just over a month since it was introduced. Anyone here using Walmart Plus? I did a 30 day free trial but forgot to cancel. Got my dates wrong so now I am stuck with it for a year. Oh well, at least gas is cheaper, though I have to drive to another town and can get out of the store a bit faster. Maybe they will add more features making it worth it. Reply
• dikil Walmart recently made all soft drinks unavailable for grocery delivery. You are still required to buy at least $35 worth of grocery, so this is a real bummer. Reply
• DickieD My experience with Walmart’s online ordering is that it has been slow and the inventory count isn’t accurate. Items sometimes remain in “processing” status well past the projected delivery date. Sometimes they cancel orders without explanation. One order I had was for four items. They cancelled the order and refunded me for one. Customer service told me to please wait 24 hour for the remainder of the refund. 24 hours past, no refund. Then an apology and an assurance of a refund in 48 hours. Didn’t happen. They refunded but only after multiple sessions with a CSR. Amazon is better at delivering goods and the few issues I’ve had over years were quickly made right. Competition is good and I hope Walmart improves. But as it is now I’m not likely to renew my + account. Reply

mejustsayin said: It's been just over a month since it was introduced. Anyone here using Walmart Plus? I did a 30 day free trial but forgot to cancel. Got my dates wrong so now I am stuck with it for a year. Oh well, at least gas is cheaper, though I have to drive to another town and can get out of the store a bit faster. Maybe they will add more features making it worth it.

• Karen M70 I loved that Walmart+ was available during the beginning of Covid and tgat I didn’t have to go shopping with my 3yr old granddaughter. But , 7 months into my membership, I was ”banned” from online shopping w/Walmart. The reason they gave me was “returns violations”. Only problem is, I have NEVER returned anything to Walmart, seriously. As it turns out, when they deliver to the wrong address, bring your groceries hot (milk at 68 degrees), or just leave something out(which is frequent), you are violating their returns policy. (That is, if you ask for your money back). I spend hundreds of dollars a month there and I explained it to them, filed a complaint with BBB. They reinstated me after some unpleasant tweets. Yesterday, my ordered was missing 7 items ($32.49). I called and explained, asked for replacements (denied), and refunded. Today, I am banned again. No refund on membership fee, no talk, no email, no letter. Just can not EVER shop online with Walmart again. Think twice my friends, think twice. Reply
• Moose and Squirrel Wow. Don't buy this. I got walmart+, inhome service because there aren't any tips on deliveries so it looked incredibly cheap on paper. And employees in a van, not some guy putting groceries in their trunk. Worked great while I was on the trial. Right after that ended, they did a no-show two out of three grocery delivery days. First time, 9am-1 delivery window, nothing, no message, no call, nothing. The second miss was for the same time window, and I got a text at 5:30pm saying "we're late, but we're still on our way". When nobody was here by 9 PM , I called the store. No answer. Called the 800 line, they said they'd call the store and reschedule for the next day. Early next day email from customer service saying "The store said they could not reschedule". Call the inhome # at the local store, eventually get someone in the corporate office that tells me "They couldn't get a driver those days, and then you canceled the orders". Nope. I canceled nothing. Called to talk to the store manager. "They aren't in. We don't know when they'll be in. They set their own schedules. Try back after 10, maybe 11?" It was 9:30. They did refund my walmart+, but when I asked for a refund of the annual inhome fee, they offered a "pro-rated" $3 out of 40, for something I hadn't used for a month paid out of 12. It'd be terrific if they actually showed up or didn't oversubscribe the employees, or perhaps the employees just figured out that nobody was in charge of the chicken coop, and they could just not do anything all day without consequences or oversight? No idea. Either way, they aren't equipped to handle the service that they're selling. Just wanted them to do doorstep delivery too, nothing fancy like bringing it into the house. Reply
• robgroesbeck I started a trial of Walmart+ and was not able to locate any possible option to link my wife's Walmart online account with the Walmart+ subscription so that both of us can get the benefits from it. This is very easy to do with Amazon Prime. I tried to locate this in the Android app, online in the Android browser and with the Windows-based browser. I finally contacted customer support who informed me that this is impossible and that we would need to pay for two separate Walmart+ accounts in order for us both to use it. If this is truly the case, it's a fatal flaw in the product. If it's not the case, the ability to do so should be far simpler to locate and use and Walmart's customer support should be able to assist customers with it. Reply
• GloryBe Walmart has it all backwards as far as i am concerned! I am one of numerous Baby Boomers, on a fixed income, no car who needs unlimited delivery FROM THE STORE With NO MINIMUM! I could care less about free shipping with no minimum because i buy way much more from the store!! Besides, i would much rather get shipping from AMAZON as they are QUICKER, and better and faster on RETURNS!! they should at the minimum give us a choice even of choosing free shipping OR free deliveries from the store with no minimum amount spent. Plain and simple. They are going to lose a grip of us seniors thats for sure!! Reply

dikil said: Walmart recently made all soft drinks unavailable for grocery delivery. You are still required to buy at least $35 worth of grocery, so this is a real bummer.

Wastrel said: Don't sign up for Walmart+ ....

Wastrel said: ...On the other hand, I have had no problems with wrong orders, unreasonable delays or customer service after delivery. I had a recliner arrive with an arm that I could not attach because the arm did not have the hardware. I glued the arm on with Gorilla Glue, told them about it, and they refunded my money, so I have a free recliner.

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