Walmart Plus at Sam's Club Gas: Member Prices, Gift Cards & Walmart Pay at the Pump
Yes, Walmart Plus works at Sam's Club gas. A Walmart+ member can fill up at a Sam's Club fuel center and pay the Sam's member price, with no Sam's Club card. You unlock the pump by scanning its QR code in the Walmart app. This guide covers how that works, what it saves you, and whether Walmart gift cards and Walmart Pay work at the 532 Sam's Club fuel centers we track in 44 states.
Walmart+ at Sam's
Yes
Member price, no Sam's card needed
Sam's Fuel Centers
532
In 44 states, priced daily
Sam's Avg Regular
$3.466
Walmart-lot pumps: $3.392
Walmart Gift Card
Yes
Plastic only, not eGift barcodes
Walmart Plus and Sam's Club gas: the quick answers
| Question | Answer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Can Walmart+ members get gas at Sam's Club? | Yes | At the Sam's member price, through the Walmart app. |
| Do you need a Sam's membership too? | No | Walmart+ unlocks members-only pumps on its own. |
| Extra 10¢ off on top of the member price? | No | You pay the member price. Public-access clubs show a 5¢ gap. |
| Walmart gift card at the pump? | Yes | Physical card with a magnetic stripe and PIN. |
| Walmart eGift card at the pump? | No | Sam's pumps cannot scan barcode-only gift cards. |
| Walmart Pay at the pump? | Yes | It is how the Walmart+ flow pays at Sam's. |
| Tap to pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay)? | No | Walmart says fuel stations get tap to pay by mid-2027. |
How Walmart Plus works at Sam's Club gas
Most Sam's Club fuel centers are for members only. Normally you scan a Sam's membership card before the pump will run. Walmart+ is the main exception. Walmart lists “member prices on fuel” at Sam's Club as a Walmart+ benefit, so the Walmart app can unlock the pump for you instead.
This is different from the Walmart+ discount at other brands. At Exxon, Mobil, Walmart and Murphy USA pumps you get cents off the posted price. At Sam's Club you simply pay the price that Sam's members pay. Nothing extra comes off. Our Walmart+ gas discount guide covers the other brands and the full station network.
Some Sam's fuel centers are open to the public. These are usually clubs next to a Walmart store, or clubs in states whose law requires public access. Sam's Club's fuel policy says that at these clubs, members and Walmart+ users get 5 cents off the non-member price. The exception is New Jersey, where state law bars membership-based fuel discounts. We track 5 Sam's fuel centers in New Jersey.
How to use Walmart Plus at Sam's Club gas, step by step
- Open the Walmart app and sign in to the account that holds your Walmart+ membership.
- Tap Services, then Member prices on fuel. Turn on location services.
- Choose Pay at Pump. Older app versions say Use Walmart Pay.
- Scan the QR code on the Sam's pump screen with the scanner inside the Walmart app. Your phone's normal camera will not work.
- Pick the payment card from your Walmart wallet and confirm. Then choose your grade and pump.
You do not need to link a Sam's Club account for this. The Walmart app knows you are a Walmart+ member. If the pump declines, Sam's Club tells members to try another pump, then ask the fuel attendant or Member Services inside the club.
What changed in 2026: Walmart+ with Sam's Club Plus
On October 20, 2026, Walmart launched a combined membership called Walmart+ with Sam's Club Plus. It costs $120 a year and is annual only. Reports at launch listed these terms:
- Annual Walmart+ members can switch for $22 more a year.
- Sam's Club members can upgrade to Plus for $60 more a year and get Walmart+ included.
- Sam's Club Plus members can activate Walmart+ at no extra cost.
- People already paying for both can link the two accounts. Most get a prorated Walmart+ refund.
- The plan includes gas savings of 10 cents a gallon at more than 17,000 participating stations.
For gas at Sam's Club, the bundle does not add a second discount. You still pay the member price. What it adds is the right to shop inside the club. Standalone Walmart+ ($98 a year, or the $49 Walmart+ Assist plan for people on government assistance) still gets you Sam's member fuel pricing. Walmart+ Assist includes the same fuel benefit as the full plan.
Can you use a Walmart gift card at Sam's Club gas?
Yes. Sam's Club is part of Walmart, and Walmart's gift card terms cover Walmart and Sam's Club locations. Sam's Club's fuel policy says both Walmart and Sam's Club gift cards work at its fuel centers. There are three catches:
- It must be a plastic card. Sam's Club says there is no way to scan barcode-only gift cards at the pumps. A Walmart eGift card will not work at the pump.
- You still need access. At a members-only club, a gift card does not unlock the pump. You need a Sam's card or the Walmart+ app flow first.
- It does not change the price. Paying with a gift card neither adds nor removes any discount.
Sam's Club also caps ordinary card purchases at its pumps, and its policy points to the gift card as the way to buy more than $100 of fuel in one transaction. For gift cards at Walmart and Murphy USA pumps, see our Walmart gift card for gas guide. The short version: Murphy USA stopped taking them at the end of 2022.
Walmart Pay vs Sam's Scan & Go at the pump
Sam's pumps take two app-based payment flows. Which one you use depends on your membership.
Walmart app (Walmart Pay)
For Walmart+ members. Scan the pump QR code from Member prices on fuel. The charge goes to the card saved in your Walmart wallet. No Sam's card needed.
Sam's Club app (Scan & Go)
For Sam's members. Tap Scan & Go, scan the pump QR code, and pick a payment method in the app. Sam's added this in 2020. The receipt arrives by email.
Sam's members can also scan their membership card and pay with a credit card, debit card or plastic gift card at the pump. Card pumps place a pre-authorization hold, so a low-limit card can be declined. Tap to pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Wallet is still missing at the pump. Walmart began adding tap to pay in stores and clubs on August 24, 2026, and says its fuel stations will follow by mid-2027. For every payment option at Walmart pumps, see how to pay for gas at Walmart.
Walmart Sam's Club gas: is it cheaper than Walmart?
Walmart gas and Sam's Club gas are not the same. Both belong to Walmart Inc., but they are separate stations with separate prices. On 2026-11-12, regular at the 532 Sam's fuel centers we track averaged $3.466. Regular at the 1,547 Walmart-lot pumps (453 Walmart-run, the rest Murphy USA) averaged $3.392. That puts Sam's 7.4 cents higher nationally.
The national average hides geography. Sam's has more clubs in high-price states such as California, where Walmart has fewer pumps. Compare like with like and the picture changes. In 27 of the 34 states where both brands have fuel, the Sam's average is lower than the Walmart-lot average. For a Walmart+ member that matters: Sam's member price is already a low price, and you get it with the membership you have.
| State | Sam's clubs | Sam's avg | Walmart avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 75 | $3.096 | $3.200 |
| Florida | 41 | $3.464 | $3.543 |
| Ohio | 25 | $3.338 | $3.528 |
| California | 24 | $4.916 | $5.054 |
| Illinois | 22 | $3.838 | $4.083 |
| Pennsylvania | 22 | $4.094 | $3.955 |
| Georgia | 21 | $3.077 | $3.171 |
| Michigan | 21 | $3.612 | $3.826 |
| North Carolina | 21 | $2.933 | $3.018 |
| Missouri | 16 | $3.274 | $3.436 |
| Tennessee | 15 | $3.239 | $3.341 |
| Virginia | 15 | $3.521 | $3.559 |
The 12 states with the most Sam's fuel centers. Green means Sam's is cheaper. Live averages as of 2026-11-12; Walmart includes Murphy USA kiosks in Walmart lots.
The cheapest Sam's Club gas right now
One club per state, ranked by today's regular price. A Walmart+ member pays these prices too.
| # | Station | Regular | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington Sam's Club Wilmington, NC | $2.669 | $3.469 |
| 2 | Savannah Sam's Club Savannah, GA | $2.779 | $3.629 |
| 3 | Midwest City Sam's Club Midwest City, OK | $2.819 | $3.359 |
| 4 | San Antonio, Judson Rd Sam's Club San Antonio, TX | $2.839 | $3.439 |
| 5 | Lebanon Tn Sam's Club Lebanon, TN | $2.909 | $3.099 |
| 6 | Arvada Sam's Club Arvada, CO | $2.939 | $3.559 |
| 7 | Wichita Ne, North Rock Rd Sam's Club Wichita, KS | $2.959 | $3.549 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge Sam's Club Baton Rouge, LA | $2.969 | $3.929 |
| 9 | Auburn Sam's Club Auburn, AL | $2.979 | $3.849 |
| 10 | Gulfport Sam's Club Gulfport, MS | $2.979 | $3.789 |
Does Walmart Plus at Sam's Club gas beat the Walmart pump?
It depends on the two prices near you. At a Walmart or Murphy USA pump, Walmart+ takes up to 10 cents off the posted price. At Sam's, you pay the member price with nothing off. So the Sam's pump wins when its member price is more than 10 cents below the nearby Walmart pump. Check both on our Sam's Club near me and Walmart gas near me pages before you drive. On a 15-gallon fill, every 10 cents is $1.50.
Frequently asked questions
Can you use Walmart Plus at Sam’s Club gas?
Yes. Walmart+ members can buy gas at Sam’s Club fuel centers and pay the Sam’s Club member price, even without a Sam’s Club membership. Open the Walmart app, go to Member prices on fuel, and scan the QR code on the Sam’s pump.
Do Walmart Plus members get 10 cents off at Sam’s Club gas?
Not as a separate 10-cent line item. At Sam’s Club you pay the posted member price. Where a club is open to the public, Sam’s Club says members and Walmart+ users get 5 cents off the non-member price. New Jersey does not allow membership-based fuel discounts.
Can I use a Walmart gift card at Sam’s Club gas?
Yes, if it is a physical card with a magnetic stripe. Sam’s Club’s fuel policy says Walmart and Sam’s Club gift cards work at its fuel centers. Barcode-only eGift cards cannot be scanned at the pump.
Can I use Walmart Pay at a Sam’s Club gas station?
Yes. The Walmart app’s Member prices on fuel flow uses Walmart Pay to scan the Sam’s pump QR code and charge the card saved in your Walmart wallet. Sam’s members can use Scan & Go in the Sam’s Club app instead.
Do I need a Sam’s Club membership to get gas with Walmart Plus?
No. Your Walmart+ membership unlocks the pump through the Walmart app. You do need a Sam’s membership to shop inside the club, unless you have the combined Walmart+ with Sam’s Club Plus plan.
Can I use my Sam’s Club card at a Walmart gas station?
Walmart-run and Murphy USA pumps are open to everyone, so you can buy gas there with no membership at all. A Sam’s membership card does not give a discount at Walmart pumps. Sam’s Club Plus members can now activate Walmart+ at no extra cost, and Walmart+ gives up to 10 cents a gallon at Walmart pumps.
Check today's Sam's Club gas prices
All 532 Sam's Club fuel centers with live prices, plus the state list and Walmart gas prices.