Does Walmart Offer a Military or Veteran Discount in 2026?

Walmart+ Assist for Veterans

Walmart’s official assistance program, Walmart+ Assist, includes Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit as one of its qualifying programs. If you receive this benefit, you may be eligible for a discounted Walmart+ membership at $6.47 per month or $49 per year, compared to the standard Walmart+ price. This represents a 50% discount off the full membership cost.

Walmart+ Assist membership includes several benefits beyond standard shopping discounts:

• Free delivery on grocery orders $35 and above, as fast as the same day
• Free next-day and two-day shipping on eligible Walmart.com purchases with no order minimum
• Gas savings of 10 cents per gallon at Walmart, Exxon, Mobil, and Murphy stations
• Video streaming choice (select either Paramount+ or Peacock ad-supported tier, with one choice every 90 days)
• Free pharmacy delivery on prescription orders with no minimum
• Unlimited 5% cash back at Walmart with the OnePay CashRewards Card (separate approval required)
• 25% off Burger King digital orders and a free Whopper every three months
• Up to 10% Walmart Cash on travel booked through Walmart+ Travel
• 25 free photo prints monthly in-store
• Free flat tire repair and road hazard warranty
• Free online pet care with licensed veterinary experts 24/7
• Free home returns pickup for eligible purchases
• Early access to online deals for Black Friday and other sales

Eligibility and How to Verify

To qualify for Walmart+ Assist with Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, you must be receiving this specific government benefit. The qualifying government assistance programs are:

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Medicaid
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF)
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• Federal Public Housing Assistance
• Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit
• Federal Pell Grant
• Tribal Head Start
• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
• Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance

To enroll in Walmart+ Assist:

1. Visit the Walmart+ Assist enrollment page on Walmart.com
2. Sign into your existing Walmart+ account or create a new one
3. You will be redirected to SheerID, a third-party verification service
4. Complete the eligibility verification form with your information
5. SheerID may request additional documents or details to confirm your status
6. Once verified, SheerID will redirect you back to Walmart to complete your signup

The verification process is secure and quick. Walmart states there is no credit check and no impact to your existing government benefits. Your verification lasts for one year, and Walmart will re-check your eligibility annually to renew your membership.

What Veterans Should Know

Walmart recognizes that not all veterans receive a Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, which is the specific government assistance program that qualifies for discounted Walmart+ Assist membership. If you do not receive this particular benefit, you would not be eligible for the discount through this program, even if you are a veteran.

The sources do not indicate whether Walmart offers any other veteran-specific discounts on regular purchases, and do not specify additional benefits beyond the Walmart+ Assist membership program for military customers.

If you already have a full-price Walmart+ membership and become eligible for Walmart+ Assist, you can switch to the discounted plan. Walmart allows existing members to switch between different discount offers. You can plan ahead and start your new discounted membership when your current membership ends without losing access.

Walmart’s Support for Veterans Beyond Discounts

While Walmart does not offer a broad military shopping discount, the company maintains several veteran support initiatives. Walmart has hired more than 500,000 veterans and military spouses since 2013 and has invested $1.1 billion with veteran-owned businesses in fiscal year 2026. The company has granted more than $10 million to veteran-serving organizations since 2022.

Walmart offers career fellowships and hiring summits through partnerships with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes programs. The company also maintains a Military Family Promise policy that allows military spouses to continue their employment with Walmart when relocating due to their servicemember’s transfer or deployment.

Other Walmart Discounts and Policies

If you do not qualify for Walmart+ Assist, you may want to explore other savings options. Walmart offers a Walmart senior discount through its senior shopping hours and special pricing for customers 55 and older in some locations, though this varies by store. You can also take advantage of the Walmart price adjustment policy if you notice a price drop on a recent purchase. Check your local Walmart store hours to confirm eligibility for senior discounts and shopping times at your location.

In summary, Walmart does not offer a direct military discount on purchases, but eligible veterans receiving a Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit can access a 50% discounted Walmart+ membership through the Walmart+ Assist program, which includes substantial shopping and delivery benefits. Verify your eligibility through SheerID to determine if you qualify.