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What is Samsclub?

Sam's Club is a membership-based retail warehouse club operating as a wholly-owned division of Walmart Inc., the world's largest retailer. The company was founded in 1983 by Sam Walton in Midwest City, Oklahoma, under the original name Sam's Wholesale Club. Walton modeled the concept on the warehouse club format pioneered by Price Club in San Diego in 1976, adapting it to serve both value-seeking families and small business owners who needed bulk quantities at reduced per-unit costs. The word "Wholesale" was dropped from the name in 1990, reflecting a broadening of the identity beyond a purely wholesale clientele.

The company's growth was shaped by key acquisitions during its first decade. In 1987, Walmart purchased SuperSaver Wholesale Warehouse Club, adding 24 locations to the chain. A larger acquisition came in 1993 when Walmart bought PACE Membership Warehouse from Kmart, dramatically expanding Sam's Club's footprint into markets it had not previously reached. By the time Sam Walton passed away in April 1992, the chain already counted 217 clubs nationwide, built from a single location in under a decade.

• Founded: 1983, by Sam Walton, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, under the original name Sam's Wholesale Club
• Renamed: 1990, to Sam's Club, following a shift away from a purely wholesale retail identity
• Parent company: Walmart Inc., headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas
• Club count: Approximately 600-602 membership warehouse clubs across the United States as of early 2026
• Membership tiers: Club ($50 per year) and Plus ($110 per year)
• Market rank: Second-largest warehouse club in the United States by sales volume, behind Costco
• Market share: Approximately 36.2% of the U.S. wholesale club market behind Costco at 55.5% and ahead of BJ's Wholesale Club at 8.3%
• Private label brand: Member's Mark, spanning food, household goods, and personal care categories
• Key acquisition: PACE Membership Warehouse, purchased from Kmart in 1993

Sam's Club serves a dual customer base of individual consumers, particularly budget-conscious families, and small to medium-sized business owners who rely on bulk purchasing. Its geographic concentration is strongest in the South and Midwest, where it benefits from proximity to its parent company's dominant retail infrastructure. Ancillary in-club services include optical centers, pharmacies, hearing centers, tire and battery centers, and photo printing. The Member's Mark private label brand spans hundreds of products across food, household, and personal care categories and represents one of the chain's primary competitive differentiators against rivals.

In recent years, Sam's Club has made digital technology a central part of its in-club experience. The Scan & Go checkout feature allows members to scan items with the Sam's Club app as they shop, pay through the app, and exit by presenting a digital receipt rather than visiting a traditional checkout lane. Adoption of Scan & Go increased by 50% between 2022 and the mid-2020s, and the company committed to removing all traditional staffed and self-checkout lanes across its approximately 600 clubs. AI-powered exit verification arches are being installed chain-wide, with a target completion date of December 2025.

Which countries does Samsclub deliver to?

Sam's Club operates exclusively within the United States and does not offer direct-to-consumer shipping to any country outside U.S. borders. Online orders placed through samsclub.com are available for delivery to addresses in the 48 contiguous states only. Alaska and Hawaii are excluded from the standard shipping network, as are U.S. territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. P.O. boxes and military APO/FPO addresses are also outside the scope of the standard delivery service, regardless of their domestic or territorial status.

Within the United States, Sam's Club's physical club network spans 44 states and Puerto Rico, totaling approximately 600 to 602 locations as of early 2026. Texas has the largest concentration of stores with approximately 82 locations, representing roughly 14% of the entire national footprint. Florida and California rank among the top states by club count as well. Six states have no Sam's Club physical locations at all, reflecting regional competitive dynamics and the company's historical expansion priorities.

• Online shipping coverage: The 48 contiguous United States only
• Excluded from online shipping: Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, P.O. boxes, and military APO/FPO addresses
• States with no Sam's Club locations: Alaska, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island Washington State, and Vermont
• Largest state presence: Texas, with approximately 82 locations accounting for roughly 14% of the national footprint
• Regional strength: South and Midwest, reflecting the geographic roots of parent company Walmart
• New fulfillment infrastructure: A 370,000-square-foot distribution center opened in Edwardsville, Illinois in January 2024, with additional facilities announced for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Lithia Springs, Georgia

Sam's Club's regional distribution reflects its corporate origins and the competitive dynamics of the warehouse club market. The South, Gulf Coast, and Great Plains states are served by a dense network of clubs, while the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest have a notably sparser presence. On the East Coast, BJ's Wholesale Club has established stronger positions in states such as New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, which has limited Sam's Club's penetration in those markets. Massachusetts has no Sam's Club locations at all, in part because BJ's Wholesale Club dominates the New England warehouse club segment.

On the logistics infrastructure side, Sam's Club has been actively expanding its fulfillment capabilities to support ecommerce growth. The new 370,000-square-foot facility in Edwardsville, Illinois, and the announced centers in Oklahoma City and Lithia Springs are positioned to reduce last-mile delivery times for online orders in high-density population corridors. These investments are focused on supporting the same-day and standard shipping services that have seen growing demand since the early 2020s, as the company has pushed to grow its online order volume alongside its in-club business.

What are the Samsclub services and delivery times?

Sam's Club offers five primary fulfillment options for online orders, with delivery windows ranging from within three hours to several business days depending on the service selected and the customer's location relative to a participating club. The available services are Standard Shipping, Same-Day Delivery from Club, Express Delivery, Curbside Pickup, and Freight Delivery for oversized items. Each option has distinct eligibility criteria, geographic availability, and pricing tied to the customer's membership tier.

Standard Shipping is the baseline delivery option for eligible items sent to the 48 contiguous states. Orders are processed within 1 to 2 business days before entering transit, with processing occurring Monday through Friday and excluding nationally recognized holidays. The total delivery window after order placement is typically several business days, depending on the destination and distance from fulfillment infrastructure. Same-Day Delivery from Club is limited to customers within 24 km of a participating club location, and orders must be placed before 1 p.m. local time to qualify. Delivery windows for this service run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Standard Shipping: Available to the 48 contiguous states. Processing time of 1-2 business days before transit begins. Total delivery typically ranges across several business days depending on destination.
• Same-Day Delivery from Club: Available to customers within 24 km of a participating club. Orders must be placed before 1 p.m. local time. Delivery windows run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free for Plus members above the qualifying threshold; a per-order fee applies for Club members.
• Express Delivery: Delivery within three hours of order placement. Available on eligible items from participating club locations. The fastest fulfillment tier Sam's Club offers.
• Curbside Pickup: Order via the website or app and collect from the club without leaving the vehicle. Plus members receive free Curbside Pickup with no minimum order requirement. Club members receive free pickup on eligible orders above the qualifying threshold.
• Freight Delivery: For oversized and heavy items. Processing time of 1-7 business days before the freight carrier is engaged. The carrier then contacts the customer to schedule a 4-hour delivery appointment window, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Two service levels are offered: Threshold Delivery, which places the item in the first dry interior area such as a garage or entryway, and White Glove Delivery, which includes interior placement in a room of the customer's choice.

Freight Delivery is reserved for items that exceed the size or weight limits of standard small-parcel carriers. Sam's Club does not publicly enumerate the exact thresholds that trigger freight classification; this determination is made at the item level and is reflected in the shipping options shown at checkout. Some geographic areas are not serviced by the freight carrier daily, which may extend the scheduling lead time beyond the initial 1-7 business day processing window. White Glove Delivery is available at an additional cost above the base Threshold Delivery rate for customers who require interior room placement of large items.

Certain product categories are excluded from all delivery services regardless of service tier or membership level. Items ineligible for delivery include gift cards, tires, flowers, prescriptions, café items, mobile phones, and alcohol and tobacco products. For customers living outside the 15-mile radius of a participating club, Same-Day Delivery from Club and Express Delivery are not available, and Standard Shipping serves as the primary home delivery channel. FAA regulations also restrict Sam's Club from shipping items containing regulated or hazardous materials by air; such items can only be sent via ground to the 48 contiguous states.

What are the Samsclub rates and maximum dimensions accepted?

Sam's Club's shipping cost structure is built directly around membership tier. Plus membership, priced at $110 per year, includes free ground shipping on eligible online orders above the qualifying threshold. This benefit applies to pre-tax order totals delivered to addresses in the 48 contiguous states, with a maximum of 10 eligible delivery addresses per membership. For Plus members whose orders fall below the qualifying threshold, a flat-rate shipping fee is charged per order. Club membership at $50 per year does not include free shipping as a standard benefit, and Club members pay shipping charges on most items unless a specific item is individually designated as free shipping, in which case it ships at no cost regardless of the order total.

• Plus membership annual cost: $110 per year, including free ground shipping on qualifying orders above the applicable threshold
• Club membership annual cost: $50 per year, with shipping fees on most items unless individually marked as free shipping
• Free shipping conditions (Plus): Pre-tax order total must meet the qualifying threshold, delivered to the 48 contiguous states, maximum 10 eligible addresses per membership
• Same-Day Delivery from Club fees: Free for Plus members on eligible orders above the qualifying threshold; Club members pay a per-order delivery fee
• Curbside Pickup fees: Free for Plus members with no minimum; free for Club members on eligible orders above the qualifying threshold
• Freight item pricing: Determined by the freight carrier based on the item's dimensions, weight, and delivery address
• White Glove upgrade: Available at an additional cost above the standard Threshold Delivery freight rate

For standard items that do not qualify for free shipping, costs are calculated based on a combination of the item's size, weight, the shipping method selected, and the delivery address. Heavier or bulkier items, or those destined for addresses at greater distances from fulfillment centers, will carry higher shipping charges. Sam's Club does not publish a fixed rate schedule for variable-cost shipments; the applicable charge is presented to the customer during the checkout process based on the specific order details.

For Freight items, the cost structure is set entirely by the freight carrier using the shipment's dimensions, weight, and delivery address, and this calculation is independent of the customer's membership tier for items classified as freight. Sam's Club does not publicly specify the exact weight or dimension thresholds that place an item in the freight category; this classification is applied at the item level and is reflected in the delivery options the customer sees at checkout. The White Glove service level is available at an additional charge over the base Threshold Delivery rate for customers who require interior placement beyond a garage or entryway.

What are the Samsclub delivery options?

Sam's Club provides customers with several distinct ways to receive purchases, ranging from scheduled home delivery at different speed tiers to vehicle-side collection at a physical club. For home delivery, the available options are Standard Shipping, Same-Day Delivery from Club, and Express Delivery, all of which deliver to the address specified at checkout. The applicable options for a given order depend on the customer's location relative to a participating club, the membership tier held, and whether the item falls within an eligible category for the selected service.

Curbside Pickup offers a contact-free alternative for customers near a Sam's Club location. The customer places an order through the website or mobile app, then drives to the club at the designated time. Upon arrival, the customer checks in through the app and parks in a marked Curbside Pickup zone, where a club associate delivers the order directly to the vehicle. Plus members receive free Curbside Pickup with no minimum order requirement, while Club members receive free pickup on eligible orders above the qualifying threshold.

• Standard Shipping: Home delivery to the 48 contiguous states, processed Monday through Friday with 1-2 business days before transit begins
• Same-Day Delivery from Club: Home delivery the same calendar day for customers within 24 km of a participating club, when ordered before 1 p.m. local time
• Express Delivery: Home delivery within three hours of order placement, available on eligible items from participating club locations
• Curbside Pickup: Vehicle-side collection at the club, using the app for check-in and associate handoff directly to the car
• Threshold Delivery: Scheduled freight appointment placing the item in the first dry interior area of the property, such as a garage or entryway
• White Glove Delivery: Scheduled freight appointment with interior placement in a room of the customer's choice, at an additional cost above Threshold
• In-club Scan & Go: Members scan items with the app while shopping, pay through the app, and exit via digital receipt verification without using a checkout lane

For Freight deliveries, the freight carrier contacts the customer directly to schedule an appointment within a 4-hour window, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Some geographic areas are not serviced by the freight carrier on a daily basis, which may extend the scheduling lead time beyond the initial 1-7 business day processing period. Customers receiving large items via freight should inspect the delivery at the time of arrival, as damage must be reported within 72 hours with photographic documentation to support any subsequent claims.

In-club, Sam's Club's Scan & Go technology has seen a 50% increase in adoption since 2022. The company is installing AI-powered exit verification arches across all approximately 600 clubs to automate purchase verification as members leave, with full rollout targeted for December 2025. Items purchased at a physical club location cannot be returned through the online returns process and must be brought back to a club in person. Items excluded from all delivery services include gift cards, tires, flowers, prescriptions, café items, mobile phones, and alcohol and tobacco products.

What should I do if my Samsclub parcel is lost or damaged?

Sam's Club's approach to damaged deliveries depends on the type of shipment involved. For standard online orders, if a carrier determines that a package sustained transit damage, it may return the shipment to Sam's Club without attempting delivery. In such cases, shipping charges are refundable when the return results from damage caused during transit or from an error on Sam's Club's part. Customers are advised to report damage as soon as an item arrives rather than waiting, as prompt reporting supports the claims process and reduces complications arising from delayed notification.

For freight and truckload orders, the damage reporting window is significantly tighter. Any damages must be reported within 72 hours of delivery, accompanied by photographs of the affected items. This compressed timeline reflects standard freight industry practice, where thorough inspection at the time of delivery is expected. Customers receiving large or heavy items via freight service should examine the delivery carefully before the carrier departs, as documenting conditions becomes considerably harder once the carrier has left the premises.

• Damaged standard parcel: Report damage immediately upon receipt. Shipping charges are refundable when damage occurred during transit or was caused by Sam's Club's error.
• Damaged freight or truckload order: Must be reported within 72 hours of delivery, with photographs provided as supporting documentation.
• Lost or undelivered package: Sam's Club issues a full refund to the original payment method when a carrier fails to deliver. Customers who have not received a refund or return notification within one month of the estimated delivery date should contact customer service.
• Online return process: Log into the membership account, navigate to order history, select the item, and choose "return item." A prepaid return shipping label is issued for printing and affixing to the package.
• In-club purchases: Items bought at a physical club cannot be processed through the online returns portal and must be returned to a club location in person.
• Customer service phone: 1-888-746-7726
• Member's Mark food products line: 1-888-301-0332, available Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
• Online support: Live chat available through the Sam's Club help center on the company website

For lost packages, Sam's Club commits to a full refund to the original payment method when a carrier confirms non-delivery. The recommended course of action is to wait up to one month past the estimated delivery date before contacting customer service, as the carrier may still be processing a return to Sam's Club during that window. Once that period passes without a resolution, reaching out by phone or through live chat on the Sam's Club website provides the most direct path to receiving a refund on the affected order.

Does Samsclub handle international shipments and customs formalities?

Sam's Club does not offer direct international shipping to consumers. The online store ships exclusively to the 48 contiguous United States, and no consumer shipping service extends to Canada, Mexico, or any other country outside U.S. borders. U.S. territories including Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are excluded from the standard online shipping network, despite Sam's Club maintaining physical club locations in Puerto Rico. P.O. boxes and military APO/FPO addresses also fall outside the delivery coverage regardless of their domestic or territorial classification.

For consumers outside the United States who want to purchase from Sam's Club, third-party international package forwarding services exist as an unofficial workaround. These services provide customers with a U.S. domestic forwarding address, receive the Sam's Club shipment domestically, and then route the package internationally to the customer's actual location. Sam's Club does not operate, endorse, or take any responsibility for such forwarding arrangements. Any customs duties, import taxes, fees, or complications arising from forwarded shipments fall entirely to the customer and the forwarding service involved.

• Direct consumer international shipping: Not available. Sam's Club ships only within the 48 contiguous United States.
• Excluded domestic addresses: Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, P.O. boxes, and military APO/FPO addresses
• B2B international program: Sam's Club offers a U.S. Truckloads International Exports program for commercial buyers, enabling businesses to purchase truckloads of merchandise for international export. This is a commercial wholesale program, not a consumer-facing shipping service.
• Air shipping restrictions: FAA regulations prohibit shipping items containing regulated or hazardous materials by air. Such items can only be shipped via ground to the 48 contiguous states.
• Items excluded from all delivery services: Gift cards, tires, flowers, prescriptions, café items, mobile phones, and alcohol and tobacco products are ineligible for delivery regardless of destination or membership tier.

Sam's Club does operate a commercial program that touches international trade, the U.S. Truckloads International Exports program, which allows business buyers to purchase truckloads of merchandise for export outside the United States. This program is directed at commercial and wholesale buyers rather than individual consumers and functions as a B2B bulk export channel. Its existence does not change the standard consumer shipping policy, which remains limited to the 48 contiguous states. Individual consumers located outside the United States have no direct shipping option through the standard Sam's Club online store.

Understanding tracking statuses

When tracking a Sam's Club order, the status messages that appear reflect the order's position in the fulfillment process or in the third-party carrier's transit network. Because Sam's Club uses external carriers for both small-parcel and freight shipments, the tracking numbers follow the format of the underlying carrier rather than a proprietary Sam's Club identifier. At the time of order placement, Sam's Club sends a confirmation email with the order number. Once the order ships, a second email is sent containing the carrier name and a tracking number that can be used on the carrier's own tracking page. Orders can also be monitored through the Sam's Club app or the order history section of the customer's online account.

For Same-Day Delivery from Club orders, real-time tracking of the delivery driver's progress is available through the Sam's Club mobile app. This differs from standard parcel tracking in that it provides live position updates rather than discrete scan-based status changes that register at fixed processing points. For Freight orders, status updates are provided through the freight carrier's own tracking systems once the carrier has been engaged following the 1-7 business day processing period. In both cases, the customer receives direct communication from Sam's Club or the relevant carrier regarding the delivery timeline and appointment details.