Sam’s Club is giving away free money: The best gift card deals

You probably already know that you can stretch your family’s budget by shopping for groceries at a warehouse club such as Sam’s Club. But did you also know that Sam’s Club members can get majorly discounted gift cards to all sorts of restaurants, such as Coldstone Creamery, Panera Bread, IHOP and White Castle? And that Sam’s Club members can also get discounted movie tickets to AMC, Regal Cinema and more movie theaters?

Not a Sam’s Club member? Not a problem — there’s a deal on that right now too. The Walmart-owned warehouse chain is offering a one-year membership to Sam’s Club for $25. That’s half the usual price of a Sam’s Club membership.

Sam’s Club membership (1 year), $25 (regularly $50)

The warehouse retailer also has a deal for customers who want to become Sam’s Club Plus members. Right now, you can get $40 off a Sam’s Club Plus membership. Sam’s Club Plus members get free shipping for online orders, free curbside pickup, 2% back on qualifying purchases (up to $500 back per year), free select generic prescriptions and 20% off glasses. Sam’s Club Plus members can also shop sales before any other Sam’s Club members.

Sam’s Club Plus membership, $70 (regularly $110)

Sam’s Club members get access to the chain’s gas stations, which typically offer gasoline at prices lower than competing nearby stations. (This is a common warehouse club perk: Costco members get access to Costco gas stations.) Of course, there’s more to a Sam’s Club membership than access to its discount gas stations. The warehouse giant offers bulk pricing on many popular household and grocery items, plus members-only pricing on tech and appliances.

You can even save big on gift cards at Sam’s Club — that’s like free money in your pocket.

Best Sam’s Club gift card deals

We’ve selected our favorite Sam’s Club gift card deals and shared them below. And while you’re at it, be sure to check out all the other deals at Sam’s Club, including this month’s instant savings book deals and Sam’s Club’s ongoing clearance deals.

Many of the best Sam’s Club gift card deals sell out, so if you see something you like, hop on it fast.

Best Sam’s Club movie ticket deals

Want to see the latest movies in the theater? Don’t pay full price — Sam’s Club has deals for tickets for most major cinema houses. 

Get a Sam’s Club membership starting at $25 

Sign up for an annual Sam’s Club membership today, and start saving money on groceries, gas and so much more. 

Sam’s Club also offers travel deals, a car-buying program, plus pharmacy, tire, optical and photo centers. The chain offers free curbside pickup, and, in some locations, same-day delivery.

You can find your local Sam’s Club location (and Sam’s Club Fuel Center) using the club finder tool on the Sam’s Club website.

Sam’s Club membership (1 year), $25

Sam’s Club Plus membership, $70 (regularly $110)

Save money on gas with Walmart+

Enjoy special member prices on gas with a Walmart+ membership. In April 2022, Walmart doubled Walmart+ members’ gas savings, from five cents off every gallon to 10 cents off. The deal is good at participating Walmart, Murphy, Exxon and Mobil stations. Simply scan the QR code that appears on the Walmart gas station pump screen to get started, and save cash. But wait, there’s more: Walmart+ members are also eligible to fill up at Sam’s Club fuel centers, and enjoy the special prices that are offered there to Sam’s Club members.  

Walmart+ membership (1 year), $98

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