Walmart+ Review
$98/yr. Worth it for many seniors.
What you get
- Free grocery delivery over $35 (huge for seniors).
- Free shipping — no minimum on Walmart.com.
- Same-day delivery in many areas.
- Gas discount — $0.10/gal at Walmart, Sam's, Exxon, Mobil.
- Paramount+ Essential — included free ($60/yr value).
- Scan & Go in store — skip checkout lines.
- Returns from home — Walmart picks up.
Walmart+ vs Prime
- Walmart+ wins for: groceries, gas, in-store shopping, lower price.
- Prime wins for: general merchandise, books/music/video, photo storage.
- Both — fast delivery + savings.
- Try both for 30 days free.
- Stack benefits — many people keep both.
- Walmart+ $13/mo monthly option.
Best for seniors who...
- Want grocery delivery instead of shopping.
- Live in Walmart trade area (most rural / suburban areas).
- Drive a lot (gas savings).
- Like store-brand value (Great Value).
- Watch CBS/Paramount shows.
- Hate Amazon ecosystem.
Walmart pharmacy
- $4 generic prescriptions (4 dozen common drugs).
- Walmart+ members get more discounts.
- Free Rx delivery for Walmart+.
- Pet meds also discounted.
- Rivals GoodRx prices on many drugs.
Senior-friendly tips
- App easier to use than Amazon for seniors.
- Larger text + simpler navigation.
- Schedule recurring grocery orders.
- Same items each time — saves time.
- Curbside pickup if you don't want delivery.
- Phone customer service real people.
Try free first
30-day free trial — try grocery delivery 4-5 times. If saved time + happy = keep. If only used 1-2x = cancel + use Walmart pickup (free) instead. Many seniors find Walmart+ more practical than Prime for daily life.