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Cardmembers of The Platinum Card® from American Express can effectively get a free Walmart+ membership. Just enroll in this benefit and pay for your Walmart+ membership with the Amex Platinum to receive a statement credit offsetting the monthly cost.
While Walmart might not be the brand you most associate with the Amex Platinum, cardmembers have other reasons to take advantage of this Walmart+ subscription — including getting discounts at over 14,000 gas stations and a free Paramount+ Essential subscription.
You can use this free Paramount+ subscription to stream over 40,000 TV episodes — including shows like Seal Team, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Big Brother, Love Island, and Survivor — choose from a long list of movies, or keep up with the NFL on CBS and the UEFA Champions League soccer.
At current subscription rates, you'll save $7.99/month by activating this included benefit of Walmart+. Alternatively, you can get 50% off a Paramount+ with Showtime package — dropping the price to $6.49 per month.
Here's how to take advantage of this roundabout perk of the Amex Platinum.
How Amex Platinum Cardmembers Can Claim a Free Paramount+ Subscription
To sign up for your free Paramount+ subscription, log into your Walmart+ account and find the “Paramount+ Essential” offer under the “Give these benefits a try” section.
Alternatively, if you're logged into your Walmart+ account, click here. Then, click “Get Paramount+” to start linking your accounts.
To use the Paramount+ Essential plan, a separate registration is required. If you don't already have a Paramount+ account, you'll be prompted to create a new one. Otherwise, log into your Paramount+ account to link your accounts and start enjoying your free Paramount+ subscription.
If you want to verify your accounts are linked successfully, access your Paramount+ account here to check. You should see “You’re subscribed to Paramount+ through Walmart+” in the subscription and billing section.
Get a Free Walmart+ Subscription With the Amex Platinum
The Amex Platinum offers cardmembers a $12.95 credit (plus taxes) each month to cover the cost of a Walmart+ membership. Walmart+ includes things like free shipping and delivery, and it also offers free streaming services.
Walmart+ continues to improve its offerings and is gaining ground on Amazon as a similar service. With Walmart+ you can even save up to 10 cents a gallon at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy gas stations. You will need to sign up for Walmart+ in order to receive the Paramount+ benefit. If you haven't signed up for Walmart+ yet, visit this page to get started.
Related: All About The Platinum Card® from American Express
Bottom Line
The Amex Platinum‘s $695 annual fee (Rates & Fees) is a steep price to pay, but the card is loaded with perks. And some of those perks offer their own perks — like a free Paramount+ subscription from your Walmart+ membership!
While a $7.99/month subscription probably isn't going to move the needle for many cardholders, it's a nice perk to take advantage of nonetheless.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: The Platinum Card® from American Express (Rates & Fees)
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