Guides

  • Sam’s Club Plus Hours for Early Shopping

    Sam’s Club Plus members can shop from 8 to 9 a.m. every day, and pick up curbside orders from 7. Here’s what’s open in the early hour, who gets in, how the hours changed in 2025 and what happens on holidays.

  • Do You Need a Membership to Shop at Sam’s Club?

    Only members can buy inside a Sam’s Club, but the pharmacy, eye exams and alcohol are open to everyone, and non-members can order online for a 10% surcharge or through Instacart. Here’s every workaround and what it costs.

  • Sam’s Club Tire Center Services, Hours and Costs

    Sam’s Club installs tires for $20 each, with lifetime rotation, road hazard coverage and roadside help included, and Plus members get a discount on a set of four. Here’s the full price list, hours and how it compares with Costco.

  • Sam’s Club Instant Savings This Month

    Sam’s Club Instant Savings take money off automatically, with no coupons. Here are this month’s standout deals and their end dates, which ones are worth it by percent off, and how to stack them with Sam’s Cash offers.

  • Sam’s Club Military Discount

    Sam’s Club has no military discount at the register. Instead, new military members get $40 in Sam’s Cash on Club or $70 on Plus through ID.me, and $10 in Sam’s Cash at renewal. Here’s who qualifies and what it’s worth.

  • Sam’s Club vs Costco on Fees, Perks and Prices

    Sam’s Club costs $60 a year and Costco $65, and Sam’s Club Plus now includes Walmart+. Here’s how the two clubs compare on top-tier perks, hours, payment, gas, grocery prices and returns, and which one fits your household.

  • Sam’s Club Membership Deals and How to Join for Less

    Seniors, teachers, students, first responders and assistance recipients get $20 in Sam’s Cash on a $60 Club membership, and the military gets $40 on Club or $70 on Plus. Here’s who qualifies, what recent public deals cost and the add-on to skip.