How to Cancel Sam's Club Membership (2026 Guide)

Updated February 2026 · Full refund available at any time

Membership Costs (2026)

• Club ($50/year): Basic warehouse access + Sam's Club app
• Plus ($110/year): Adds free shipping, 2% cashback (up to $500/year), pharmacy savings, early shopping hours

Method 1: Cancel Online (Fastest)

1. Go to samsclub.com/help/membership-cancel
2. Sign in to your Sam's Club account
3. Click Account → Membership
4. Click Cancel Membership
5. Confirm cancellation
6. Your refund will be processed to your original payment method

Method 2: Cancel In-Store

Visit the Member Services desk at any Sam's Club location. Bring your membership card or the card on file. They'll process the cancellation and refund on the spot.

This is the best option if you want your refund immediately.

Method 3: Cancel by Phone

Turn Off Auto-Renewal (Keep Membership Until Expiry)

If you want to use the rest of your membership year but not renew:

1. Go to samsclub.com → Account → Membership
2. Find Auto-Renew settings
3. Toggle auto-renewal OFF
4. Your membership stays active until the expiration date

This is the smart move if you're mid-year — you keep access without getting charged again.

What You Lose When You Cancel

• Warehouse shopping access
• Sam's Club gas station access (often 20-40¢/gallon cheaper)
• Plus members: 2% cashback and free shipping
• Pharmacy discounts (though non-members can still use the pharmacy at regular prices)
• Optical and tire center access

Sam's Club vs. Costco: Is One Worth Keeping?

If you're on the fence, here's the quick comparison:

• Sam's Club ($50): Cheaper membership, better app/Scan & Go, Walmart ecosystem
• Costco ($65): Better store brand (Kirkland), higher quality produce, better return policy
• Neither: If you shop less than 2x/month, the math probably doesn't work for either

Can You Shop at Sam's Club Without a Membership?

• Pharmacy: Yes — non-members can fill prescriptions
• Optical: Yes — eye exams and glasses available without membership in most states
• Liquor: Yes — in states where membership can't be required for alcohol sales
• Gift cards: Someone with a membership can buy you Sam's Club gift cards, which let you shop without a membership
• Instacart: You can order Sam's Club items through Instacart without a membership (with markup)