Unlock New Streaming Perks with Your Amex and Walmart Membership

The value of the Walmart+ membership, especially for American Express cardholders, is set to increase significantly. Starting September 15, members will gain access to an exciting new streaming option at no additional cost. Currently, Walmart+ members can enjoy the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan, but they will soon have the flexibility to choose the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan instead. The best part? Members can switch between these two streaming services every 90 days, allowing for a more tailored viewing experience.

Walmart+ membership costs $98 annually (plus tax) or $12.95 monthly (plus tax). However, holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Business Gold Card can take advantage of a monthly statement credit of up to $12.95 (plus applicable taxes) to offset their membership costs. Note that enrollment is required for this benefit.

Launched in 2020, Walmart+ is a paid membership program designed to enhance the shopping experience by offering free shipping with no minimum order requirement and same-day grocery delivery on orders of $35 and up, provided you are within a reasonable distance of a Walmart store. In addition to the new streaming options, Walmart+ members enjoy several other valuable benefits:

– Discounts on fuel at participating gas stations.
– Access to exclusive deals and promotions.
– Early access to special sales events.

It’s worth mentioning that Walmart+ previously included ad-free access to select content on the Pluto TV streaming service; however, that benefit was discontinued as of September 2.

To receive the monthly statement credits for Walmart+, cardholders must sign up for a monthly membership with automatic renewal or log into their existing Walmart+ account and add their Platinum or Business Gold card as the payment method. Typically, statement credits are issued a few days after the membership charge, but it can take up to six to eight weeks for the credits to appear.

Please note that annual Walmart+ memberships and the Plus Ups enhanced delivery service do not qualify for Amex statement credits. If you currently have an annual membership, you will need to switch to the monthly plan before your annual renewal.

For those who wish to enjoy both Paramount+ and Peacock without having to choose, there are alternative options. Peacock can be accessed for free through the Instacart+ grocery delivery service, which offers a complimentary three-month membership for eligible Chase credit card holders and U.S. Mastercard credit or debit card holders. After the free trial, Instacart+ costs $99 per year or $9.99 per month.

Additionally, the Amex Platinum card provides up to $20 in monthly statement credits for eligible purchases on various streaming services, including Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Peacock, among others. This means you can use your monthly digital entertainment credit towards any of these services, giving you even more flexibility.

Peacock offers three paid plans: Select for $7.99 per month, Premium for $10.99 per month, and Premium Plus for $16.99 per month. The Select and Premium plans include ads, while Premium Plus is ad-free. If you find that you’re not using your digital entertainment credit for Peacock as often as you’d like, consider switching between Paramount+ and Peacock every 90 days to optimize your benefits.

For Spectrum customers with a Spectrum TV Select package, Peacock Premium is available at no additional cost. Similarly, select Xfinity subscribers can also access Peacock Premium without any extra charges.

In summary, Walmart+ members will soon be able to choose between the Paramount+ Essential plan and the Peacock Premium plan at no extra cost, with the option to switch every 90 days. This benefit is particularly advantageous for those who receive complimentary Walmart+ memberships through their Amex Platinum or Business Gold cards, further enhancing the value of these credit cards.

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