{"id":204612,"date":"2025-11-11T22:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/11\/a-guide-to-the-amex-platinums-walmart-benefit-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T22:00:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:00:56","slug":"a-guide-to-the-amex-platinums-walmart-benefit-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/11\/a-guide-to-the-amex-platinums-walmart-benefit-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to the Amex Platinum&#8217;s Walmart+ benefit &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Most associate the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22504813?name=American Express Platinum Card\u00ae&amp;pid=22504813?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">American Express Platinum Card\u00ae<\/a><\/span> with luxury and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/why-amex-platinum-changes-made-me-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-end benefits<\/a>. After all, the card is known for its lounge access, hotel elite status offerings and having access to valuable transfer partners.<\/p>\n<p>The card&#8217;s up to $155 per calendar year Walmart+ statement credit*, however, doesn&#8217;t fit neatly into the Platinum&#8217;s reputation for prestige. That means many current and prospective cardmembers overlook it.<\/p>\n<p>Failing to use your Amex Platinum&#8217;s Walmart+ statement credit may mean losing out on the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/how-to-maximize-amex-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">save money<\/a> every month. Here&#8217;s what you need to know about this benefit to decide whether it&#8217;s worth using.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"what-is-walmart\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">What is Walmart+?<\/h2>\n<p>Walmart+ offers a variety of benefits for a monthly fee of $12.95 per month (plus local sales tax). Most of these perks are centered on Walmart shopping, but some of them focus on partner brands.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">MILKO\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In 2021, the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22504813?name=American Express Platinum Card\u00ae&amp;pid=22504813?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Platinum<\/a><\/span> began offering cardmembers monthly statement credits of up to $12.95 (plus local sales tax) toward a Walmart+ membership*. That means you&#8217;re able to receive a Walmart+ membership for no extra out of pocket cost.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Enrollment required; subject to auto-renewal. Plus-Ups excluded; statement credit is only applicable for one monthly membership.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/amex-platinum-saks-fifth-avenue-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your guide to the Amex Platinum Saks Fifth Avenue credit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"walmart-benefits\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Walmart+ benefits<\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/credit-cards-monthly-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">benefits<\/a> for Walmart+ members to leverage. These can be useful when you&#8217;re shopping at Walmart, and some can even be used outside of the store. Here&#8217;s a list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Auto care perks, such as free flat tire repair and a free road hazard warranty when you purchase new tires with installation. This perk is available at all 2,500 Walmart Auto Care Centers.<\/li>\n<li>Free next-day and two-day shipping on items from Walmart.com, with no minimum spending required.<\/li>\n<li>Free <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/which-cards-should-you-use-for-online-grocery-delivery-services\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">grocery delivery<\/a> from your local Walmart store on orders of $35 or more. It&#8217;s important to note that if you don&#8217;t have a Walmart store nearby, you won&#8217;t be able to take advantage of store delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Free Burger King Whopper with any purchase every three months, as well as 25% off Burger King every day at participating locations.<\/li>\n<li>Fuel savings, with up to 10 cents off per gallon at Exxon, Mobil, Sam&#8217;s Club, Murphy and Walmart <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/gas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gas stations<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Online pet care for free through Pawp, with unlimited telehealth access for your pet 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li>Option to make returns from home without printing a label or repackaging.<\/li>\n<li>Paramount+ Essential plan subscription <em>or<\/em> a Peacock Premium subscription.<\/li>\n<li>Pluto TV access for advertising-free streaming.<\/li>\n<li>Walmart Cash incentive when you book through W+ Travel (powered by Expedia). Earn up to 5% Walmart Cash on hotels, flights, car rentals and tours when you use W+ Travel to book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"tw-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-881693933 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-881693933 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   &#10;          \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"A Walmart cart with shopping bags inside\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/08\/Walmart_BLOOMBERG.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">DAVID PAUL MORRIS\/BLOOMBERG\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Walmart+ members will also receive exclusive offers. In the past, we&#8217;ve seen a three-month trial of Apple News+, a five-month trial of Apple Arcade, 25% off four months of Hallmark+, six months of SiriusXM free, $20 off live events booked through Tickets For Less and $10 in Walmart Cash when you book bus or train trip tickets through Busbud.<\/p>\n<p>Along with these benefits, Walmart+ members can also use their phones to scan items in-store and check out contact-free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/maximizing-amex-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to maximize benefits with the Amex Platinum Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-get-walmart-with-the-amex-platinum\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How to get Walmart+ with the Amex Platinum<\/h2>\n<p>To get started, navigate to the &#8220;Benefits&#8221; tab of your online Amex Platinum account or go directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/partner\/plus\/amexplatinum\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this Walmart landing page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From here, click &#8220;Get Started&#8221; and follow a series of prompts to sign up for a Walmart+ subscription. You must also create a Walmart account if you don&#8217;t already have one.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"Screenshot showing the Platinum's Walmart+ benefit\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1919\" height=\"700\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-31-151019.png?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">AMERICAN EXPRESS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next, you&#8217;ll be asked to enter your payment information. You need to pay with your Amex Platinum to receive your monthly $12.95 statement credit.<\/p>\n<p>Important note: Make sure to opt for the monthly plan, since you won&#8217;t receive a statement credit for the annual plan.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve completed these steps, you should be all set. Monitor your account to make sure your statement credit posts, and contact Amex&#8217;s customer support if you don&#8217;t see it after a few weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express-platinum-lounge-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to lounge access with the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>While it may not scream luxury, the Amex Platinum&#8217;s Walmart+ benefit can provide significant value. That&#8217;s especially true if you&#8217;re a fan of the included partner brands, such as Peacock and Burger King.<\/p>\n<p>I <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/maximize-walmart-plus-benefits-amex-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">didn&#8217;t expect<\/a> this perk to be worth a lot when I first opened my Platinum Card, but I was quickly proven wrong. Assuming you shop at Walmart at least once a month and have either a Peacock or Paramount+ subscription, you should be able to get positive value out of this perk.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/reviews\/amex-platinum-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Amex Platinum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/oc\/22504813?name=American Express Platinum Card\u00ae&amp;pid=22504813?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Amex Platinum<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-4213731811\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/walmart-plus-amex-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most associate the American Express Platinum Card\u00ae with luxury and high-end benefits. After all, the card is known for its lounge access, hotel elite status offerings and having access to valuable transfer partners. The card&#8217;s up to $155 per calendar year Walmart+ statement credit*, however, doesn&#8217;t fit neatly into the Platinum&#8217;s reputation for prestige. 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