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The Fourth of July is here, which means the time is right to join a warehouse club such as Sam's Club. There's a major Fourth of July deal on memberships that'll save you $30 off the usual $50 price.

We're huge fans of Sam's Club here at CBS Essentials. The retailer offers just about all the name-brand groceries and home essentials your family needs at great prices -- it's a smart way to keep your summer food budget in check. Buying in bulk is convenient too, especially when it comes to things you don't want to run out of, like paper towels and toilet paper. And, of course, we love the Sam's Club Cafe, which offers a quarter-pound hot dog and a 30-ounce soda for just $1.38.

There are a lot of lesser-known benefits to a Sam's Club membership as well. Did you know you can save big on tires (and have them installed)? Did you Sam's Club can fill prescriptions for you, with some generics free for Sam's Club Plus members? And did you know that Sam's Club has a ton of gift card deals, which means a Sam's Club membership can save you money at other stores you shop at?

If your family is ready to give Sam's Club (and the Sam's Club Cafe) a try this year, we found a deal you won't want to miss. Right now, Sam's Club is offering standard memberships for $30 off, and Sam's Club Plus memberships for $40 off. Note that you'll need to sign up for auto-renewal to get this deal, and you'll need to be a new member.

You can grab this deal right away by tapping the button below, or read on to learn even more benefits of Sam's Club. But don't delay -- the discounted membership deals end on July 7, 2024.

Get a Sam's Club membership starting at $20

Sam's Club memberships normally cost $50 per year. Now through July 7, 2024, you can get a Sam's Club membership for just $20. Sign up and you can start saving money immediately. Terms apply. See the Sam's Club site for more details.

Why we like Sam's Club memberships:

• The warehouse giant offers bulk pricing on many popular household and grocery items, plus members-only pricing on tech and appliances.
  
• There are so many trendy Sam's Club finds for your family to discover on every shopping trip, including social media-famous snacks.
• Sam's Club offers travel deals, a car-buying program, plus pharmacy, tire, optical and photo centers. 
• Sam's Club members get access to the chain's gas stations, which typically offer gasoline at prices lower than competing nearby stations.
  
• Sam's Club offers discounts on gift cards from many of your favorite retailers. 

You can find your local Sam's Club location (and Sam's Club Fuel Center) using the club finder tool on the Sam's Club website.

Join Sam's Club Plus for $60 

The warehouse retailer also has a deal for customers who want to become Sam's Club Plus members and earn cash back on purchases. Sam's Club Plus is normally $110 per year, but right now, you can get $50 off a Sam's Club Plus membership. This deal is available through July 7 for new members.

Sam's Club Plus members get free shipping for online orders, free curbside pickup, 2% back on qualifying purchases (up to $500 back per year), free select generic prescriptions and 20% off glasses. Sam's Club Plus members can also shop sales before any other Sam's Club members. Terms apply. See the Sam's Club site for more details.

5 lesser known benefits of a Sam's Club membership 

You already know that you can you can buy bulk groceries and discounted gas at Sam's Club locations. But there are plenty more benefits to a Sam's Club membership -- some you might not even know about, even if you've been a member before. Here's a list of some of the best benefits of joining Sam's Club.

• Sam's Club offers same-day delivery. Order by 1 p.m. and you can get your Sam's Club order delivered that day for just $8. Or, choose the Sam's Club curbside pickup option, another great time-saver if you're planning a trip to the store anyway. (PS: Don't forget to fill up your car's tank with discounted Sam's Club gas while you're there.)
• Sam's Club offers travel discounts for your family. Don't head to Disney World or Las Vegas this year without checking out Sam's Club's Travel and Entertainment deals. Sam's Club members can get preferred pricing on hotel rooms and rental cars, plus discounts on theme park, zoo, museum and musical tickets. 
• Sam's Club can save you money when buying a new car or truck. The Sam's Club Auto Buying Program makes it easy to sell your used car and get a great price on a new one. Plus, you can take advantage of members-only incentives -- right now, you can save an additional $500 to $4,500 on select Mercedes-Benz models.
• Sam's Club offers everyday deals on home services and repairs. You'll get a 10% discount on home improvement services, great if you're planning a remodel in 2024. You can also get discounts on water delivery, home warranties, pest control, home security plans and more.
• Sam's Club can save you money on your health care bills. The Sam's Club pharmacy offers members-only discounts on prescriptions, with prices starting at just $4 for generics. Sam's Club also offers hearing and eye exams, with designer frame glasses starting at $59.

Save money at more stores: Best Sam's Club gift card deals

Your Sam's Club membership can save you money while shopping at other stores, too. We've selected our favorite "free money" Sam's Club gift card deals below. While you're at it, be sure to check out all the other deals at Sam's Club right now as well, including the ongoing clearance deals.

Sam's Club restaurant gift card free money deals: Save up to 25%

Dine out for less with these must-see gift card deals. Many of the best Sam's Club gift card deals sell out, so if you see something you like, hop on it fast.

• Get $50 in Golden Corral gift cards for $40
  
• Get $60 in Wendy's gift cards for $48
• Get a $50 Krispy Kreme e-gift card for $37.50
  
• Get a $30 Cold Stone Creamery e-gift card for $20.79
  
• Get $50 in Smashburger gift cards for $37.50
  
• Get $50 in Steak 'n Shake gift cards for $37.50
• Get $75 in Ruby Tuesday gift cards for $56.25
• Get $100 in Best of Italy gift cards (Buca di Beppo, Bravo, Bertucci's, Brio) for $80
• Get $100 in Romano's Macaroni Grill e-gift cards for $75
• Get $50 in California Pizza Kitchen e-gift cards for $40
  

Sam's Club video game gift card deals

These video gaming gift cards are your key to getting digital downloads of the hottest new game releases of 2024 at a discount. Here are the best gaming gift card deals at Sam's Club now.

Best Sam's Club movie ticket deals

Want to see movies in the theater in 2024? Don't pay full price -- Sam's Club has deals for tickets for most major cinema houses. 

• Get $45 in AMC Movie Theatres gift cards for $43
• Get 2 tickets for Regal Cinemas for $19
• Get a $50 gift card to Movietickets.com for $37.50

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