Walmart and Sam’s Club Merge Membership into One

Sam's Club Memberships have been around for what seems like forever.  I do remember in the beginning, or at least towards the beginning when people were hesitant to pay a membership to shop somewhere.  Now it just seems like the norm.

Now, the announcement was made that Sam's Club is merging with their sister store, Walmart for one memberhip fee.  And I will be honest with you, I was today years old when I found out that there was a membership available at Walmart.  That brings up the question - what do you get with a Walmart membership?  Sam's Club you have to be a member to shop there, whereas Walmart, youi don't.  So, membership??

Turns out, the Walmart membership gives you some perks.

Free shipping with no order minimum, free grocery delivery from stores (where available), fuel discounts (10 cents off per gallon at participating stations), and a streaming subscription (Peacock or Paramount+)

WHAT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A MEMBERSHIP AT SAM'S AND WALMART

From Walmart.com - Corporate:

Basically it will work like an upgrade.

• • Sam’s Club access, with member-only prices on brand-name products and Member’s Mark favorites
  • Free delivery from Walmart and Sam’s Club
  • Their choice of Peacock or Paramount+
  • Gas savings of 10 cents a gallon at more than 17,000 participating stations
  • 2% Sam’s Cash® on eligible purchases

THE MEMBERSHIP FOR BOTH IS A LOT CHEAPER

$120 for both.  Is that something that is worth it?  It's less expensive than paying for each separately.  Like $100 less.  That's significant.  Plus, you can save on gas at Sam's Club, obviously, and also at other participating gas stations. And with gas prices as they are right now, that seems like a win.

If you are already a Sam's Club member, it looks like you can add on the Walmart membership at no extra charge until your renewal.

Is this worth it?