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Sam’s Club, owned by Walmart, will raise membership prices in May as it prepares to expand its footprint across the U.S. this year.
In an emailed statement to USA TODAY, Sam’s Club announced it will increase annual membership fees starting May 1. Southern Living said the price increase was communicated to Sam’s Club members via email.
“We have adjusted our membership prices to support what our members love,” Sam’s Club told USA TODAY.
The membership price increase comes as Sam’s Club plans to open six new stores in the United States this year. USA TODAY previously reported that new stores will open in Tennessee, California and Texas.
Here’s what you need to know about membership price increases:
How much does a Sam’s Club membership cost now?
Sam’s Club says the price increase will affect both Club and Club Plus members.
Club membership costs will range from $50 to $60 per year, and Plus membership costs from $110 to $120 per year. Plus members can also earn up to $750 in Sam’s Cash per year.
Previously, the annual cash back limit for Plus Rewards members was $500.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact us at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow us at X @fern_cerv_.
