To avoid the $6.99 Walmart fee (often called a "basket fee" or "below order minimum fee"), you must ensure your order total is over $35. For orders under $35, the fee applies to store deliveries and, in some cases, pickup orders, even for some Walmart+ members.
You can easily manage your subscriptions in the app or online. Log in to your account & select My Subscriptions under Subscription & Plans section. Select the subscription you wish to skip. Select “Skip” on each item you would like to skip.
Walmart+ Assist is a program where eligible customers are able to join Walmart+ at a discounted rate. This program is offered to anyone who qualifies for government assistance programs and can offer sufficient documents to prove their eligibility.
You can get Walmart+ for free through a 30-day trial, a 50% discount with government assistance (Walmart+ Assist), or as a benefit from partners like Amex Platinum or AARP. Some prepaid phone plans (like Straight Talk) also offer complimentary memberships, while employees might get access to benefits like free Paramount+.
As of 2026, Walmart doesn't offer a discount for seniors. However, the company offers Walmart+ Assist for recipients of qualifying government programs like Medicaid and SNAP. With Walmart+, customers can get free delivery and shipping, savings on gas, a Paramount Plus subscription, free tire repair, and other perks.
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Walmart Reinstates 'Basket Fee' for Select Accounts, Denies They're Tariff-Related. The retailer revives a $6.99 delivery fee on orders under $35 for those on a government-assistance program, but says the move is not linked to Trump administration tariffs.
Pickup: Pick up orders over $35 for free. Orders under the $35 minimum have a below order minimum fee. Standard Delivery from store: $9.95 delivery fee applies.
Walmart Plus is a subscription service that offers a range of benefits to its members, such as free delivery, fuel discounts, and early access to certain deals. Sharing these benefits with family members or friends can enhance their shopping experience, saving both time and money.
If you don't meet the $35 order minimum, you will be charged a minimum order fee of $6.99. Express Delivery may be available in some locations for an added fee.
Walmart charges a fee for curbside pickup orders under $35, which has been a long- standing policy, but some customers are just now discovering it and expressing their frustration and surprise. To my knowledge there has always been a fee unless you are a plus member. If you are a plus member it's free no matter what.
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You can get a "free" Walmart+ membership with certain high-end credit cards, primarily the American Express Platinum Card, which offers monthly statement credits to cover the fee (up to $12.95/month) after enrolling and using the card for payment; it's not a co-branded Walmart card, but a benefit of the Amex Platinum. Another option involves the Walmart OnePay CashRewards Card, which offers 5% cash back at Walmart and can be used with your Walmart+ membership, but doesn't directly provide the membership for free.
You may cancel your Walmart+ Membership or any Plus Up Benefit at any time during your free trial. If you cancel during the free trial period, you will not be able to use your Walmart+ Membership or any Plus Up Benefit and will lose the benefits of the free trial immediately. 1.3 Auto – Renewal.
At age 60, you can get various free or discounted services like free eye exams, discounted transit/movies/restaurants, free tax prep (AARP), and potentially free healthcare/food assistance (based on income/location), plus enjoy perks like discounted National Park passes and free college tuition at some public universities for residents. Benefits vary by location and income, so check local programs like SNAP or Area Agencies on Aging.
Yes, Walmart pays some employees $30 an hour or more, especially in specialized roles like warehouse workers, some team leads, and certain management/digital positions, but the average hourly wage for most frontline store associates is lower (around $18-$20+), with higher pay depending on location, role (e.g., overnight, specialized tech), and shifts.