Can Anyone Get Gas at Walmart? Do You Need a Membership for Walmart Gas?
Yes, anyone can get gas at Walmart. You do not need a membership, a Walmart card, or a Sam's Club card. Walmart+ is optional and only takes a few cents off each gallon. All 1,547 Walmart gas stations we track are open to the public, whether Walmart or Murphy USA runs the pumps.
Open to Everyone
1,547
Walmart gas stations in 35 states
Walmart-Run
453
Walmart Fuel & Convenience
Murphy-Run
1,094
Murphy USA in Walmart lots
Walmart Avg Regular
$3.392
No membership needed
The short answer: can anyone get gas at Walmart?
Yes. Walmart gas stations work like any other gas station. You drive up, pay, and pump. Nobody checks for a card at the pump.
The confusion comes from Sam's Club and Costco. Both are warehouse clubs, and their gas is mostly for members. Walmart is a regular store, so its gas is for everyone. Walmart does sell a membership, Walmart+, but it only lowers the price. It is not a key to the pump.
- Walmart gas: open to everyone. No membership needed.
- Walmart+ members: 5 to 10 cents off per gallon when they pay through the Walmart app.
- Sam's Club gas: members only at most clubs. A few clubs are open to the public.
- Costco gas: members only.
Can anyone use a Walmart gas station, even a Murphy USA one?
Yes. There are two kinds of gas station at Walmart. Some are run by Walmart itself, under the Walmart Fuel & Convenience name. Most are Murphy USA stations that sit in the Walmart parking lot. Both are public gas stations. Neither asks for a membership.
Of the 1,547 Walmart stores with gas that we track in 35 states, 453 are Walmart-run and 1,094 are Murphy-run. Every one of them is open to the public.
Who runs the pumps does change how you pay and how the Walmart+ discount works. At a Walmart-run pump you scan a QR code in the Walmart app. At a Murphy pump you type a 6-digit code from the app. The full story is in our Murphy USA vs Walmart Fuel & Convenience guide.
What does a Walmart gas membership actually do?
There is no separate Walmart gas membership. When people say it, they mean Walmart+, Walmart's paid membership. Gas is one of its perks.
Walmart+ takes 5 to 10 cents off each gallon at Walmart and Murphy USA stations. Walmart says the amount depends on local laws. In most states it is the full 10 cents. In a few states, such as Alabama, it is 5 cents. It is also 10 cents at participating Exxon and Mobil stations. At Sam's Club, Walmart+ gives you member pricing instead of a set discount.
The discount only applies when you pay through the Walmart app. Swiping a card at the pump gets you the normal price. Our Walmart+ gas discount guide covers the full terms, step-by-step app instructions, and why the discount sometimes fails.
Walmart gas without a membership vs Sam's Club with one
You do not need a membership to get a low price at Walmart. Today, regular gas at Walmart stations averages $3.392. Sam's Club fuel centers average $3.466. So the average Walmart station, open to anyone, is 7.4 cents a gallon cheaper than the average Sam’s Club. With a 10-cent Walmart+ discount, the Walmart average would drop to about $3.292.
These are national averages, and the stations are in different places. Sam's Club has clubs in states where Walmart has no gas, and the reverse. Always compare the two stations nearest you. Between the two kinds of Walmart station, Walmart-run pumps average $3.387 and Murphy-run pumps average $3.394.
| Where | Who can buy gas | Avg regular | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart (no membership) | Everyone | $3.392 | Average of 1,547 Walmart stations |
| Walmart with Walmart+ | Walmart+ members | $3.292 | Same average minus 10¢ (5¢ in some states) |
| Sam’s Club | Members (a few clubs open to all) | $3.466 | Average of 532 fuel centers |
| Costco | Members only | Not tracked | We do not track Costco prices |
Live averages from our station database as of 2026-11-12. The Walmart+ row is an estimate: the Walmart average minus 10 cents.
How Sam's Club and Costco gas are different
Sam's Club: members only at most clubs
Sam's Club is owned by Walmart, but its gas rules are different. Sam's Club says most of its fuel centers are for members only. A small number are open to the public. These are usually clubs that share a lot with a Walmart, or clubs where state law requires it. If you are not sure about your club, check its page on samsclub.com or ask at the club.
A Walmart+ membership also works at Sam's Club pumps. You scan the code on the pump with the Walmart app and pay the member price. We explain how that works in Walmart+ at Sam's Club gas. You can compare today's club prices on our Sam's Club gas prices page.
Costco: members only
Costco gas stations are for Costco members. The pump asks for your membership card before it will start. Reports say a Costco Shop Card, which only members can buy, also works at the pump. Walmart+ does not work at Costco.
Do you need a Walmart card to get gas at Walmart?
No. You do not need a Walmart credit card, a Walmart gift card, or any store card. A regular credit or debit card works at the pump. A Walmart credit card can earn rewards on gas, but it does not give you access or a lower posted price. See our Walmart gas card and credit card guide for the rewards math.
Payment options differ between Walmart-run and Murphy-run pumps. Apple Pay, Walmart Pay, gift cards and cash do not work the same way at both. Check our guide on how to pay for gas at Walmart before you go.
Should you get Walmart+ just for gas?
Do the math on your own driving. Ten cents a gallon is $1.50 on a 15-gallon fill. If you fill up once a week, that is about $78 a year. Compare that with the membership fee before you sign up.
The bigger saving is often the station itself. Walmart lots tend to price low. Picking the cheapest station near you can save more than the discount. Our Walmart gas station finder shows today's price at every Walmart station, and you can browse by state on the Walmart gas prices by state page.
Walmart gas membership FAQ
Can anyone get gas at Walmart?
Yes. Walmart gas stations are open to the public. You do not need Walmart+, a Sam’s Club card, or a Walmart credit card. This is true at Walmart-run fuel stations and at the Murphy USA stations in Walmart parking lots.
Do you need a membership for Walmart gas?
No. Anyone can pump gas at Walmart and pay the posted price. A Walmart+ membership is optional. It takes 5 to 10 cents off each gallon at Walmart and Murphy USA pumps, depending on state law, when you pay through the Walmart app.
Can I get gas at Walmart without a membership?
Yes. Pull up and pay with a credit or debit card at the pump, or pay inside where the station has a kiosk. You pay the same posted price as everyone else. Members get the discount only when they pay through the Walmart app.
Do you need a Walmart card to get Walmart gas?
No. You do not need a Walmart gift card, a Walmart credit card, or any store card. Regular bank cards work. A Walmart credit card can earn rewards on fuel, but it does not unlock the pumps or a lower price on its own.
What is the Walmart gas membership?
There is no separate gas membership. People usually mean Walmart+, Walmart’s paid membership. One of its perks is a per-gallon fuel discount at Walmart, Murphy USA, Exxon and Mobil stations, plus member pricing at Sam’s Club fuel centers.
Is Sam’s Club gas open to the public?
Most Sam’s Club fuel centers are for members only. Sam’s Club says a small number are open to the public, usually where the club shares a lot with a Walmart or where state law requires it. A Walmart+ membership also lets you pump at Sam’s Club.
Can anyone get gas at Costco?
No. Costco gas stations are for Costco members. The pumps ask for an active membership card. A Costco Shop Card, which members buy, is the usual exception reported for non-members.
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