A Sam’s Club card is built for bulk buying. Yet the same membership can also put a pizza on your doorstep, take up to 25% off a rental car, and include a free health screening, depending on the location. The Pioneer Woman rounded up 10 lesser-known benefits tucked into a standard membership, which NBC News lists at $60 a year for Club and $120 for Plus, as of writing.
Pizza for Pickup or Delivery
For evenings when nobody feels like cooking, Sam’s Club has a backup in some areas. Members can order a 16-inch Member’s Mark pizza in cheese, pepperoni, or four-meat, according to The Pioneer Woman, and pick it up. Those living within 15 miles of a participating location can have it delivered instead, though availability varies by club, so it’s worth checking a nearby one first.
Travel and Ticket Discounts
Members planning a getaway can check the retailer’s travel partners for savings of up to 40% on hotel stays and up to 25% on rental cars. Deals are listed by destination, so members can weigh their options before booking. Discounted tickets are available too, covering concerts, sporting events, movie theaters, and water parks, whether the outing is for the whole family or just two.
Car Buying and Vehicle Services
The Auto Buying Program connects members with TrueCar, where new and used vehicles can be browsed online and participating local dealerships offer exclusive pricing. Members who aren’t buying can still get a cash offer by trading in or selling their current vehicle, The Pioneer Woman noted. At the Tire & Battery Center, battery tests and wiper blade installation are complimentary even when the items came from somewhere else.
Pet Prescriptions and Pharmacy Savings
Pet owners may be able to fill a dog or cat’s prescription at Sam’s Club, according to The Pioneer Woman. Members can ask their veterinarian to send it over, or have the pharmacist contact the vet. Prescriptions can also be filled out of pocket or through eligible discount programs even without pet insurance. Plus members get savings on pet medications and free prescription delivery, NBC News noted.
Health Screenings and Insurance Plans
Free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, vision, and hearing are offered at select locations. Services vary by club, so the Sam’s Club Finder tool can confirm what a nearby location provides. Separately, a partnership with SimplyInsured lets members shop medical, dental, and vision plans from major carriers. The program is aimed at small businesses, not individual shoppers, and includes tools for enrollment, payroll deductions, and employee benefits.
Personalized Cakes for Any Occasion
Sam’s Club members aren’t limited to a standard sheet cake when a celebration comes up. Customized cake orders are available for birthdays, baby showers, graduation parties, and holiday gatherings, with choices that include cookie cakes, tres leches cakes, tiered designs, and more, according to The Pioneer Woman. Many can be picked up at the club as early as the following day.
Photo Prints and Personalized Gifts
Photos sitting on a phone can become something to hold through the online Photo Center, according to The Pioneer Woman. It turns favorite snapshots into photo prints, canvas art, cards, invitations, and photo books. Gift items like puzzles, mugs, and magnets can be personalized too. Anyone with old home videos can submit them to be converted to digital, which makes them simpler to watch and share.
What a Club Membership Includes
According to NBC News, a Club membership comes with two cards, so one can be shared with a member of the household. Other perks include limited-time instant savings, members-only fuel prices at select locations, Scan & Go shopping, and free curbside pickup on eligible orders. Cardholders of the Sam’s Club Mastercard earn 5% Sam’s Cash back on gas for the first $6,000 a year, then 1%, plus 3% on dining.
What Plus Members Get on Top
At $120 a year, Plus lets members shop in-store up to one hour early and adds free select same-day or next-day delivery on eligible orders over $50, according to NBC News. Members save 50% on tire and battery installations and pay $0 for up to 10 select generic medications. They also earn 2% Sam’s Cash back, up to $750 a year, on qualifying in-club purchases.
