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How to Cancel Sam's Club (2026)

✓ Can cancel onlineUpdated 2026-06-24

Quick answer

Sam's Club memberships auto-renew yearly. You can cancel anytime by phone (1-888-746-7726) or at a club's Member Services desk. Under the 100% Membership Satisfaction Guarantee, Sam's Club will refund your current-year membership fee if you're unsatisfied. Important: canceling through your online account alone does NOT qualify you for the fee refund — call or visit a club to get the refund.

Ways to cancel Sam's Club at a glance

MethodAvailable?Notes
Phone (recommended for refund)✓ Yes3 steps
In Club (Member Services desk)✓ Yes2 steps
Online (account settings)✓ Yes2 steps

How to cancel Sam's Club, step by step

Phone (recommended for refund)

  1. 1Call Member ServicesDial 1-888-746-7726 and tell the representative you want to cancel your membership and request a refund under the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
  2. 2Verify your accountProvide your membership number, name, and the email/phone on file so they can locate your account.
  3. 3Confirm the refund methodWhen you cancel by phone, the refund is issued as a Sam's eGift Card (usable at Sam's Club, SamsClub.com, Walmart, and Walmart.com), not back to your original card.

In Club (Member Services desk)

  1. 1Visit any Sam's ClubGo to the Member Services desk at the front of any Sam's Club location.
  2. 2Request cancellation + refundAsk to cancel your membership and request a refund of your current-year fee under the Membership Satisfaction Guarantee. Bring your membership card or ID.

Online (account settings)

  1. 1Sign in to SamsClub.comLog in and open your Membership / account settings.
  2. 2Turn off auto-renew or cancelYou can stop auto-renewal or cancel here, but note: canceling through your online account alone does NOT make you eligible for the membership-fee refund. Call or visit a club to get the refund.

⏰ Deadline

Cancel anytime before your renewal date to stop the next auto-renewal charge. The satisfaction-guarantee refund of the current-year fee is available at any time you're unsatisfied.

💵 Fees

No cancellation fee. Membership auto-renews annually unless canceled.

↩️ Refunds

100% Membership Satisfaction Guarantee: if you're unsatisfied, Sam's Club will cancel your membership and refund the amount paid for your current-year membership fee. Refunds requested by phone are issued as a Sam's eGift Card; in-club requests may be refunded at the desk. Limit one Plus Membership cancellation per household/business per year. The guarantee does not apply to memberships under the Sponsored Membership Program. Canceling via your online account alone forfeits the fee refund.

Sam's Club cancellation — FAQ

Can I get my membership fee back?

Yes. Under the 100% Membership Satisfaction Guarantee, Sam's Club refunds your current-year fee if you're unsatisfied. Cancel by phone (1-888-746-7726) or at a club's Member Services desk — not through online account settings alone, which forfeits the refund.

How is the refund paid?

If you cancel by phone, the refund is issued as a Sam's eGift Card usable at Sam's Club, SamsClub.com, Walmart, and Walmart.com. Refunds handled at a club's Member Services desk may be returned at the desk.

Will my membership keep renewing if I do nothing?

Yes. Sam's Club memberships auto-renew annually. To stop future charges you must cancel or turn off auto-renew before the renewal date.

Sources

This guide is independently written and not affiliated with Sam's Club. Cancellation terms can change at any time — always confirm the current policy on the official website before cancelling.

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