Sam's Club is raising its membership prices next month

Sam’s Club is raising its annual membership fees for the first time since 2022, with new pricing set to take effect May 1, 2026.

In a notice sent to members, the Walmart Inc.-owned warehouse retailer said standard Club memberships will increase from $50 to $60 per year, while Plus memberships will rise from $110 to $120 annually.

“Effective May 1, 2026, membership prices will change from $50/year to $60/year for Club members, and from $110/year to $120/year for Plus members,” the company said in its statement. “Plus members will benefit from an increased 2% Sam’s Cash rewards cap, from $500 to $750 per year.”

The increase follows the company’s last price adjustment in 2022, when fees rose by $5 to $10 depending on the tier.

Reaction from members has been mostly negative. Some shoppers signaled they may look elsewhere, with one writing on social media, “Sorry, but I’ll be cancelling and moving to Costco.”

@SamsClub you took boxes away that were free. Reports on social media say it isn’t just me and my club. Now you want to raise membership fees.
Sorry, but I’ll be cancelling and moving to @Costco pic.twitter.com/6HjOFYN8Mn

— Steven in Vegas (@nllv_comm) March 31, 2026

The price hike comes as the retailer continues to emphasize value for its members.

“We have adjusted our membership pricing to support the things our members love,” a spokesperson for Walmart and Sam’s Club wrote in a statement. “We will continue to provide innovative, tech‑driven tools and a curated assortment of the best national brands and Member’s Mark™ items — while also giving members greater flexibility to shop how they want with expanded in-club hours, Curbside Pickup and enhanced delivery options, reinforcing Sam’s Club’s value promise of exceptional products and service and an elevated shopping experience.”