How to change Auto Renew settings

Auto Renew allows you to enroll in the automatic renewal of your membership fee using a preselected credit or debit card from your online account.

Auto Renew is a great benefit! It enables the ease of automatic annual Membership renewal; the convenience of enrolling with a saved credit card that is easy to update or remove; and you will receive an email reminder two weeks prior to your renewal date to remind you of the upcoming payment.

Auto Renew Terms & Conditions

Section VI - C. Membership Renewal and Cancellation

How to enable Auto Renew

Sign in to your online account and select Auto-renew settings under the Membership header to check or change your auto renew status.
To enable Auto Renew, check the "Auto-renew" box. A link to the Auto Renew Terms & Conditions is also available here.
Select a default payment method or add one by visiting the Payment methods screen of your account.

How to disable Auto Renew

Sign in to your online account and view the Account information page
Select the Auto-renew settings link under the Membership header
If the Auto-renew box is unchecked, your Membership is not setup for the Auto Renew program. If the box is checked, simply uncheck it before you sign out of your account.

Auto Renew FAQ

I don't remember signing up for Auto Renew?

New Memberships purchased with a valid debit/credit card are automatically enrolled with Auto Renew and are given notice of participation in auto renewal when joining.
Upgrading or Renewing Members are automatically enrolled
Auto Renew participation can be removed through your online account or by visiting any club and requesting the change at the Membership Desk

Why did I receive a "Sam's Club Member Renewal" charge on my credit or debit card?

Members on auto renew are contacted via direct mail or email as notification of the upcoming renewal payment. The notice includes the date of renewal payment and the total that will be charged. Members who do not have a valid email address will receive a direct mail up to 30 days prior to their renewal. Members with a valid email address on file will receive notification up to 14 days before renewal.
Processing of Membership Renewal payments occurs on the date of the membership renewal and includes charges of membership fees, add-on's, and local taxes where applicable.
Participation in auto renewal can be removed at any time through your online account's Auto-renew settings, at your local club or you can contact us for help.
Auto Renew Terms: If the Primary Member or Complimentary Household Cardholder enrolls in the Auto-renew Program, Sam's Club will automatically charge the Membership fee, plus the fee for any existing Add-On Memberships and any applicable taxes, to any card on file or any payment method in the digital wallet approximately one day before the end of the Membership term. By enrolling in the Auto-renew Program, the Primary and Complimentary Member authorizes Sam's Club to charge the scheduled payments (or any adjustment thereof) to any card on file or any payment method in the digital wallet, and represents that they are the owner or authorized user of the account(s) and payment methods to be charged.

Why was I charged a $1 fee for using Auto Renew?

The $1 charge related to Auto Renew is a hold to make sure your card on file is still active/valid. This $1 charge will fall off once the card is actually charged for the full renewal fee.

Auto Renew Terms & Conditions:

Section VI - C. Membership Renewal and Cancellation