When I talk about that one infamously shiny-heavy-silver travel card, most of you automatically have a picture in your head:
And when you think about the perks? Your mind probably jumps to Priority Pass and Centurion lounges, a frick-ton of points back on hotels and flights, automatic status, and so on (enrollment required for some of these perks).
But, tucked away behind all of those wonderful things is a little-known monthly credit that’s surprisingly useful, even if you never shop at Walmart.
Let’s chat about the Walmart+ membership credit and why it might actually be one of the more underrated benefits of this card.
What is the Walmart+ Credit on the Amex Platinum?
Amex Platinum cardholders get up to $12.95 per month to cover the cost of a Walmart+ membership, not to be confused with a discount of a limited-time offer. It’s a full statement credit that renews monthly as long as your membership is active and you pay with your Amex Platinum.
Once you enroll, the membership just keeps paying for itself.
Don’t shop at Walmart? No sweat. Even if you’ve never stepped foot in a Walmart, there are a few benfits woven into this perk that make it way more versatile than you’d think. Keep reading…
Free Paramount+ Essential Subscription
You know that feeling when you find a hidden $20 bill in an old wallet or random drawer in your kitchen?
Here’s a quick virtual hit for ya — Walmart+ includes free access to Paramount+ Essential (separate registration required).
That subscription is normally $96 each year, and it unlocks access to live NFL games, CBS shows, original series, and a ton of movies — so you can rewatch How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days as many times as your heart desires. Just me?
But seriously, if the only thing you think you can use this membership for is binge-watching your favorite show, you’re still getting a solid chunk of your Amex Platinum card’s value back.
Fuel Discounts
Walmart+ members can save up to 10 cents per gallon at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Sam’s Club fuel stations — all you have to do is swipe that Amex Platinum and the discount applies.
Virtual Pet Care
Here’s another sweet surprise for you. Walmart+ also includes access to Pawp, a 24/7 telehealth service for your pets.
That means you can video chat with a licensed vet at any time, which is super helpful when your dog eats something questionable in the wee hours, and you’re debating an emergency visit.
With this membership, you’ll have no deductible, no wait times, and no co-pay (yay!).
Extra Perks You’ll Get If You Shop at Walmart
If you do shop at Walmart (or order your groceries from there online), the membership includes:
Free shipping with no order minimum (free shipping excludes most marketplace items)
Same-day grocery deliveries for orders over $35
Free returns from home
Prescription delivery
This membership could easily replace Instacart or Shipt if you’re already paying for another grocery delivery service. More money saved. BOOM.
How to Activate Your Walmart+ Membership
Simply enroll in Walmart+, and set your Amex Platinum as the payment method. The credit will kick in automatically, and Paramount+ will be included once your membership is active.
Even if you only use it for TV and a little gas money, that’s still cash in your pocket.
Bottom Line
The Walmart+ credit is certainly not the flashiest benefit on the Amex Platinum, but it’s one of the most practical, especially when you add in Paramount+, gas savings, and pet service.
You could easily get $150 to $200 every year in value without ever touching a Walmart cart. If you’re holding a $695 card, this is an easy win you shouldn’t be skipping.
