Nothing says premium travel rewards credit card quite like a membership with Walmart … and now, Burger King?

That's right: If you're paying annual_fees a year (see rates & fees) for *amex platinum* or have the $375-per-year (see rates & fees) *biz gold* in your wallet, you now get a 25% discount at Burger King … and soon, one free Whopper every three months (with any purchase). To be fair, Amex didn't go out and partner with BK directly on this new benefit – it's an extension of the bank's existing partnership with Walmart that gives Platinum and Business Gold cardholders a monthly credit to cover the entire cost of a Walmart+ subscription. That Walmart membership now comes with Burger King perks. 

Still, you still have to laugh at the juxtaposition of a fast food perk on a top-dollar travel credit card. Compared to other existing benefits on the Platinum Card, like a yearly credit of up to $600 for Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings, this one doesn't exactly fit in. 

Just add it to the laundry list of benefits and revolving statement credits that have many travelers at wits' end with Amex. On the other hand, free is free: For once, this new benefit didn't come with an increased annual fee.

Here's what you need to know if you plan to “have it your way.”

 

An Overview of Walmart+ 

If you're unfamiliar with Walmart+, think of it as the big box store's version of Amazon Prime. If you're unfamiliar with Amazon Prime, I give up. 

With Walmart+, you get free next-day and two-day shipping with no order minimum, including items sold by third-party retailers through walmart.com. You'll also get free same-day delivery for groceries and other in-store items with a $35 minimum order. 

 

Walmart+ Benefits

 

Plus, you can get a 10 cent per gallon discount on gas at over 13,000 stations nationwide, get a complimentary Paramount+ Essential plan, free auto care services, and more. 

At $12.95 per month (or $98 per year), I likely wouldn't pay out-of-pocket for it. But I don't have to: I pay for the fee with my Platinum Card, which triggers a monthly credit to cover the entire cost. After a refresh late last year, the *biz gold* added an identical credit of up to $12.95 per month to cover the cost of Walmart+ as well.

Since I get it for “free” with my Amex Platinum Card, I use Walmart+ from time to time and enjoy the convenience. And now, there's one more place to use it. 

 

How the New BK Perks Work

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Walmart and Burger King have partnered to offer dining benefits to Walmart+ members.

Effective immediately, Walmart+ members can link their Walmart+ and Burger King Royal Perks accounts to begin saving 25% on all online and BK app orders. If you don't already have a BK Royal Perks account … well, good for you. But you can create one while activating this new benefit in your Walmart+ account. 

Once logged into your Walmart+ account, you should see a full list of benefits, including this new partnership with BK advertised at the top. Click “Get started” to link your accounts or create a new one. 

 

Walmart+ Burger King Benefit Enrollment

 

From here, you'll be brought to a dedicated Burger King page where you can link accounts. You'll be prompted to sign in to your Royal Perks account or create a new one. 

 

BK and Walmart+ Benefits Page

 

From there, you just need to enter your email address, name, and agree to the account terms, and you're all set. You don't even need to create a password to get started. You can now order online or use the BK app – you'll see your automatic 25% discount listed in the offers tab. 

And effective Sept. 16, you get one more benefit: Walmart+ members can get one free Whopper (with any purchase) once every three months. You can use get one free Whopper at any point before the end of 2024, then once a quarter starting Jan. 1.

This is a use-it-or-lose it benefit: If you don't claim your free Whopper each quarter, you can't get two in the next three-month period. 

Yes, I do feel ridiculous for writing that.

 

Bottom Line

Through Amex's partnership with Walmart+, Amex Platinum and Business Gold Cardholders can now get a 25% discount at Burger King when using the fast-food chain's mobile app or ordering online at bk.com. And come mid-September, you can add a free flame-grilled Whopper with any purchase every three months. 

The only lingering question is: “Would you like fries with that?”