FAQs
“The benefits are not a myth.” While Top Tier fuel may cost a bit more, you're likely to save more overall at the pump if you fill up at a warehouse store — like Costco and Sam's Club — than at a regular gas station.
Can I use my Sam's Club card at Walmart gas station? ›
You cannot use a Sam's Club Private Label Credit Card at Walmart gas stations. Sam's Club MasterCard may be used if the fuel center accepts these types of credit cards—check sign on pump or with station attendant for accepted cards. Walmart and Sam's Club gift cards can be used at Walmart or Sam's Club Fuel Centers.
Does Sam's Club make money on gas? ›
Gasoline sales at Costco make up about 10% – or $20 billion – of all sales. For Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club, it's about 9%. But what's the trick? How can gas prices be so much cheaper there?
Can I use a Walmart gift card to get gas at Sam's Club? ›
NOTE: Walmart gift cards can be used at Sam's Club fuel stations, but there is no way to scan barcode only gift cards at the pumps. You can use a gift card with a magnetic strip for fuel purchases.
Does Sam's Club card give discount on gas? ›
Club - $50/year
Sam's Club Mastercard - get 5% back on gas, 3% on dining and travel and 1% on other purchases. Fuel savings - get member-exclusive prices on fuel at select clubs.
Who has the best gas? ›
You'll know you're filling up with the good stuff if you spot a small green sticker on the pump that says “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.” As of early 2022, the following stations sold Top Tier gasoline in the U.S.: 76, ARCO, Aloha, Beacon, Breakaway, CITGO, Cenex, Chevron, Conoco, Costco Wholesale, CountryMark, ...
Who pays more Sam's Club or Costco? ›
Average employee pay
Costco: Average hourly wage of $20.91/hour, or $43,493/year. Sam's Club: Average hourly wage of $19.31/hour, or $40,165/year.
Does Costco gas have detergent in it? ›
Costco is listed as a TOP TIER™ gasoline retailer. Find out more at www.toptiergas.com. Kirkland Signature™ Gasoline contains five times the EPA detergent requirement in both regular unleaded and premium grades, and is formulated to clean your engine and help your vehicle run like new.
Can you pay in 4 at Sam's Club? ›
Catering to both businesses and individuals, Sam's Club provides groceries, electronics, and more. Use Sezzle to manage your Sam's Club purchases, paying in four interest-free installments.
Can a person use a Walmart gift card at Sam's Club? ›
Fraud Prevention Info. Walmart Gift Cards can only be used at Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, on-line at Walmart.com and Samsclub.com. If someone claims you should pay them in Walmart gift cards, please report it at ftccomplaintassistant.gov. Read more at Gift Card Fraud Prevention.
Sam's Club accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. All of these options make it easy for members to pay with their favorite credit card at check out. Plus, customers can always pay with cash, debit cards, checks, SNAP and Sam's Club and Walmart gift cards.
Do you earn Sam's cash on gas? ›
Sam's Club Members may earn up to $5,000 in Sam's Cash per calendar year on qualifying purchases using their Sam's Club Mastercard. ** Sam's Club® Mastercard® holders can earn: 5% back on gas (on first $6,000 per year, then 1%)** 3% back on Sam's Club purchases for Plus members.
Does Sam's actually save you money? ›
You'll find a world of discounts at Sam's Club compared to big-box retailers like Walmart. But the true savings tend to arise in the context of bulk purchases. The quantity discounts you can get at Sam's Club are really hard to beat.
Is it worth getting a Costco membership just for gas? ›
Most recently I saved 38 cents a gallon at Costco compared to the other gas stations in the area. That adds up to me saving a few hundred dollars a year on gas by choosing Costco. Sometimes the lines to get gas at Costco are long, but I can see why. Fortunately, I find they usually move pretty fast.