Sam's Club memberships are just $25 for back

By Lily Rose

Updated on: August 24, 2023 / 4:49 PM / Essentials

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Back-to-school shopping could cost families a record amount this year. But here's one way you can save huge -- bulk retailer Sam's Club is offering Sam's Club memberships for 50% off right now for back-to-school season.

Now through Sept. 30, new Sam's Club members can join the bulk retailer for just $25, and gain access to exclusive Sam's Club deals on everything you need for back to school, plus discounts on gas, exclusive Sam's Club food and events. Note that you'll need to sign up for auto-renewal to get this deal.

Not only is the bulk retailer offering 50% off memberships to new members, Sam's Club has everything you need to head back to class, including deals on school lunchboxes, school snacks, back-to-school tech, dorm room essentials, clothing and more.

Sam's Club members get access to the chain's gas stations, which typically offer gasoline at prices lower than competing nearby stations. The warehouse giant offers bulk pricing on many popular household and grocery items, plus members-only pricing on tech and appliances.

You can even get discounted gift cards at Sam's Club -- that's like free money in your pocket.

Sign up for an annual Sam's Club membership today, and start saving money on groceries, gas and so much more.

Why we like Sam's Club memberships:

You can find your local Sam's Club location (and Sam's Club Fuel Center) using the club finder tool on the Sam's Club website.

The warehouse retailer also has a deal for customers who want to become Sam's Club Plus members. Right now, you can get $40 off a Sam's Club Plus membership. Sam's Club Plus members get free shipping for online orders, free curbside pickup, 2% back on qualifying purchases (up to $500 back per year), free select generic prescriptions and 20% off glasses. Sam's Club Plus members can also shop sales before any other Sam's Club members.

Sam's Club Plus membership, $70 (regularly $110)

We've selected our favorite "free money" Sam's Club gift card deals and shared them below. And while you're at it, be sure to check out all the other deals at Sam's Club right now, including this month's instant savings book deals and Sam's Club's ongoing clearance deals.

Many of the best Sam's Club gift card deals sell out, so if you see something you like, hop on it fast.

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Lily Rose is a senior writer for CBS Essentials and the site's expert in home appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and ranges. When she's not writing about how you can upgrade your laundry room, she's writing about home and kitchen essentials that will transform your space. Her favorite appliance is her air fryer. She firmly believes that it can make the crispiest sweet potato fries.

First published on August 15, 2023 / 4:47 PM