Walmart and Expedia Group have announced a partnership that will be beneficial to Walmart+ members who book travel.
Walmart+ members can now book getaways through WalmartPlusTravel.com and get Walmart Cash. The site is powered by Expedia Group’s White Label Template Technology, which gives members access to over 900,000 hotels, 500 airlines and 100 car rental companies around the globe.
Walmart+ members can receive 5 percent Walmart cash on hotel, vacation rental, car rental, and activity bookings. They will also get 2 percent Walmart cash on all flights, and a blended rate on vacation packages.
Venessa Yates, senior vice president of Walmart+, said: “We are combining the ultimate savings membership with a vacation booking website to provide a travel-focused benefit that is unprecedented for Walmart+ members.”
Yates added, “Combining our other benefits, including free delivery, streaming, and fuel savings, we are creating a membership which saves customers money and time, whether they’re enjoying their vacation at home or at the destination of their choice.”
Walmart+ members can now access Expedia Group’s full-service customer support, including live agents, as well as self-service capabilities like the A.I. powered Virtual Agent.
Walmart explains how the program works to make it more convenient for prospective members:
–Easy to find: Walmart+ members will access travel through their member benefits hub in the app or WalmartPlusTravel.com.
Book easily: Choose from a variety of travel options, including flights, hotels and vacation rentals.
Walmart Cash is easy to earn. Once the booking has been confirmed, the Walmart wallet will show any Walmart Cash that the member has earned. Walmart Cash is available for 30 days following the completion of travel. It can be used to make future Walmart purchases, or cashed out in-store.