emcampbe

interesting. I’ve heard of the $35+ required, but never had a problem ordering without it. Not sure why some people have it, or what requires it and what doesn’t.

last weekend, put an <$20 order in and it was ‘shipped’ next day, but delivered by a driver. Another time, we got some sort of Mexican flour - that’s it - that cost about $5, and again, ‘shipped’ free via driver. So really not sure what ships in boxes via a shipper vs. drivers.

I’ve also not only never been asked to tip, but never seen a place where you can actually put one in.

MDtR-Chicago

Just joining the Platinum fun this week and have never had a Walmart+ membership... Are there any signup bonuses right now? It looks like some cashback sites had a $25 offer last year but I'm not seeing it now.

Since we live in San Francisco and there is no Walmart nearby, I'm skeptical of the value, but willing to give it a try.

At the beginning of the pandemic, I had ordered a few times with regular shipping. They used the local OnTrac delivery service noteworthy for how many complaints they got for shipment handling when Amazon used to use them.

One of my deliveries was nearly destroyed and yet they still deposited it in the lobby like nothing happened.

Actually, one of the most appealing aspects is access to Scan and Go when shopping in person. When I visit family, Walmart is one of the few shopping choices, and the registers are always backed up and annoying.

friedablass

I only received a refund for 3 out of 6 extra charges. I originally had 7 in May, so 6 of them should have retroactively been refunded and 1 stays for the May charge. FWIW, the reimbursement for charging to a Plat card hasn't happened yet either.

emcampbe

my credit from a charge on May 14 took a full 2 weeks, maybe a day or two longer. April was the normal couple of days, but March also took that long (or maybe more).

DeltaNeutral28

Ordered walmart+ on 6/1. How long does the credit take to post usually ?

poisson

I signed up because it's included with the card but I don't see a lot of value in this program. Amazon Prime is slightly more expensive but includes Prime Streaming which is worth at least $10/mo.

36902BRF

Usually a few business days but my credit for May is missing in action. Spent 20 mins in chat explaining the benefit to the CSR who told me first the offer had expired and second I had done the "purchase wrong". After sending them links to Amex website describing benefit they said he would issue a manual credit which hasn't posted yet but only a couple of days. If I have to chase it again I am just going to cancel as I barely use it.

MDtR-Chicago

A very helpful FT poster alerted me to a referral program for Walmart+. It offers the first month free, then a code for $20 toward an online order for each party once the second month's membership fee is paid.

(A reminder that the forum rules prohibit offering or soliciting a referral in public posts. If you are interested in the offer, I would suggest you read back through the thread and send a private message to a member whose posts are particularly helpful for you.)

ajc1970

This benefit is a miserable experience.

I signed up 2 months ago, following the instructions on the card's benefits page, still no credits for the $12.95 and Amex Chat person telling me that the benefit isn't active for my account. It simply says to go to the link "Walmart.com/Plus/AmexPlatinum" and signup then you'll be credited, yet they're saying I missed something?

mia

A key skill when working in customer service is to invent an explanation when the reason is not known. Try calling the number on the back of your card rather than using the Chat function. Don't mention what you have been told. Let them research.

This said, American Express does seem to be unreliable this year posting all types of credits, and it may have nothing to do with your specific account.

ajc1970

Via chat they basically said the same thing:

Their support is very lacking.

36902BRF

My manual credit for May showed up today. I had to press the CSR for 20 mins late last week to give it to me. I also got my credit for June (I presume as the charge for June posted last week) as well today.

poisson

I have gotten the credit but the initial credit did take almost 2 months to show up. Even though it's "free", I'm still considering cancelling because I just don't see the perks of Walmart+.

ajc1970

I already canceled and was able to get the most recent membership fee refunded. Now just waiting for them to credit the first one.

The membership isn't worth the time wasted to ensure you get the credits for it.

DeltaNeutral28

Purchased W+ 6/1, credit posted 6/16