How to Cancel Sam's Club Plus Membership in 2026
Sam's Club Plus costs $110/year — that's double the basic Club membership. Unless you spend $2,750+/year at Sam's (the breakeven for 2% cash back), you're overpaying.
💡 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Sam's Club will refund your full membership fee at any time — even at the end of the year. No questions asked. This is one of the most generous refund policies of any membership.
Cancel Online (Fastest)
- Go to samsclub.com/account
- Sign in to your Sam's Club account
- Click "Membership" in the left sidebar
- Select "Cancel membership"
- Confirm cancellation
- Request your refund (should process automatically under satisfaction guarantee)
Cancel In-Store
- Visit the Member Services desk at any Sam's Club location
- Bring your membership card or photo ID
- Ask to cancel or downgrade your membership
- Refund processes to your original payment method
Cancel by Phone
Call 1-888-746-7726 (Mon-Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 10am-8pm CT).
Should You Downgrade Instead?
The Club membership ($50/year) gives you full store access, fuel savings, and pharmacy access. You lose:
- 2% cash back on purchases (up to $500/year)
- Free curbside pickup
- Free shipping on most items
- Early shopping hours
Math check: If you spend less than $2,750/year at Sam's, the 2% cash back doesn't cover the $60 price difference. Downgrade and save.
Scan & Go Still Works
The Scan & Go app (skip checkout lines) works with any membership tier, including basic Club. This is NOT a Plus-exclusive feature despite what some employees say.
Alternatives to Consider
- Costco ($65-130/year) — better quality store brands, stricter return policy, typically better prices on organic/produce
- BJ's Wholesale ($55-110/year) — accepts manufacturer coupons (Sam's and Costco don't), more East Coast locations
- Regular stores with sales — Target Circle, Walmart+ ($98/year), Amazon Subscribe & Save may match bulk pricing
What Happens After Cancellation
- Pharmacy prescriptions can still be filled (by law)
- Optical and tire center appointments already scheduled will be honored
- Gift cards can still be used without a membership
- You can shop with a guest pass from a member (limited visits per year)
⚠️ Auto-Renew Trap: Sam's Club auto-renews memberships. If you don't want to cancel right now, at least turn off auto-renew in your account settings so you don't get charged unexpectedly.
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