You can still get a Walmart Plus membership for 50% off and snag exclusive access to Walmart’s anti-Prime Day sale

The summer sale season is here. Plus, with Prime Day (and concurrent sales) kicking off next week, there’s no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings at every retailer as they compete for your cash. 

Also: The best Prime Day deals live now 

Perhaps the best thing about Prime Day season is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products — and even membership opportunities. Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program by 50%, ahead of its Walmart Deals event, which kicks off on July 7 for Walmart+ members. Walmart’s summer deals event is competing with Prime Day, which starts on July 8 for Prime members. 

Also: What is Walmart+ and how does it compare to Amazon Prime?

Instead of paying $98/year, you can sign up and pay only $49. This offer is likely valid at least through the start of Walmart Deals on July 7, so if you’re looking to grab exclusive membership savings that you can benefit from all year, now’s your chance. The last time we saw this offer was ahead of Black Friday, so it doesn’t come around often. 

Snagging this Walmart+ subscription also unlocks access to Walmart’s upcoming Deals event, which runs from Tuesday, July 8, at 12 a.m. ET through Sunday, July 13. Walmart+ members get early access starting on Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m. ET, granting them a head start on the best discounts and limited-stock items, like possible restocks on the newest Nintendo Switch 2. 

Also: I’m a shopping editor, and these are the top early anti-Prime Day deals I’d shop now

Walmart+ members were given priority through a special access window before consoles were opened up to everyone else during the last Switch 2 restock. Walmart may take a similar approach for future restocks, and a membership will likely give you the best chance of checking out with a console in your cart.

Unlike Prime Day, you won’t need a Walmart+ membership to shop the deals event, but it may be a good idea if you’re scoping out particular products. 

Walmart+ provides a plethora of added benefits to customers, including free delivery from your store, free shipping with no order minimum, saving 10 cents per gallon at 13,000+ fuel locations nationwide (including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy stations), video streaming with Paramount+, auto care services, returns from home, early access to exclusive savings, mobile scan and go, and more. 

Don’t miss out on a chance to save on membership perks that can be used all year and access early savings ahead of everyone else next week. 

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How I rated this deal

According to ZDNET’s deals rating system, this 50% off deal is a 5/5 Editor’s deal rating. As the shopping editor, I fully back this rating. It’s a great chance to take advantage of a membership system packed with benefits like free shipping and more for less, and ahead of Walmart Deals and Prime Day, it can be a chance to scoop up savings on coveted products. If you’re a frequent Walmart shopper, Walmart+ may be the way to go, and trying it at half off is a great bargain. 

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