Walmart employees receive a discount on gasoline, which is provided through a complimentary membership to the company’s subscription service, Walmart+. This benefit is not a direct employee discount on fuel prices. Free access to the service is a valuable employment perk that helps reduce a common household expense. The fuel discount is an embedded feature of the subscription, which provides access to numerous other retail and convenience benefits.
The Key Benefit: Free Walmart+ Membership
The mechanism that provides the fuel savings is a free Walmart+ membership, extended to all eligible associates as a core benefit. This complimentary subscription bypasses the standard annual fee of $98, granting employees immediate access to all the program’s features. Walmart+ is designed as a comprehensive subscription service that offers members a variety of time-saving and money-saving shopping tools. The company provides this membership as a way to enhance the overall benefits package for its workforce. The free membership acts as the vehicle for the gas savings, which are automatically linked to the associate’s account once activated. The inclusion of this subscription service adds substantial value to the associate compensation package.
How the Employee Gas Discount Works
The specific fuel savings are activated by using the Walmart app at the pump, which is required to link the Walmart+ membership to the transaction. Associates receive a consistent discount of 10 cents per gallon at a wide network of participating stations across the country. This fuel benefit is available at over 13,000 locations, including Sam’s Club fuel centers, Walmart fuel stations, Murphy USA, Exxon, and Mobil stations.
Applying the Discount
The procedure for applying the discount varies slightly depending on the fuel brand, but it always begins in the Walmart application on a mobile device.
At a Walmart fuel station, the employee selects the “Member prices on fuel” option within the app and then scans a QR code displayed on the pump screen.
When fueling at a Murphy station, the employee uses the app to generate a unique six-digit discount ID, which is then entered directly into the keypad at the pump.
Transactions at Exxon and Mobil stations are initiated through the app by selecting the pump number and confirming the preferred payment method within the application.
Additional Perks Included in Walmart+
Since the free membership is the delivery vehicle for the fuel discount, associates also receive the full suite of other benefits included in the Walmart+ program. One highly valued perk is free shipping from Walmart.com, which requires no minimum order amount for eligible items.
Members also have access to the mobile Scan & Go feature when shopping inside a Walmart store. This allows associates to use the Walmart app to scan items as they place them into their cart, skipping the traditional checkout line and paying directly within the app. The membership also provides access to early sales events and exclusive deals. Access to a complimentary video streaming service is also included.
The Standard Merchandise Discount Program
The gas savings are separate from the company’s traditional employee merchandise discount program, which applies to purchases made inside the store. This long-standing benefit provides associates with a 10% reduction on certain purchases. The merchandise discount applies to regularly priced general merchandise, like clothing, home goods, and electronics, as well as fresh produce.
There are specific categories where the 10% discount does not apply, including clearance items, sale items, alcohol, and tobacco products. The discount is also generally restricted from most non-fresh grocery items. The discount is applied automatically at the register when an associate uses their designated discount card.
Eligibility and Enrollment for Benefits
Both the free Walmart+ membership and the standard merchandise discount are contingent upon an employee meeting a basic length-of-service requirement. Associates, including both full-time and part-time staff, become eligible for the benefits after 90 days of continuous employment. After this probationary period, a physical Associate Discount Card is automatically issued.
To enroll in the complimentary Walmart+ membership, eligible employees must access the OneWalmart portal from a designated work computer while they are clocked in. They search for the enrollment link, labeled “W+,” and complete a brief training module to activate the subscription.