Everyone wants free shipping. It's why Amazon Prime is so popular, and one of the reasons Walmart+ exists. The problem is that those services cost money—sometimes even more than what it would costs to ship a single item. At $139 a year (or $14.99 per month), it's no wonder people are looking for ways to avoid paying for Prime.
This is where Best Buy comes to the rescue with its My Best Buy membership. If you're looking for free shipping that is truly free, and potentially even more benefits, read on to learn what is included and how much it will cost.
How to Get Free Shipping at Best Buy
(Credit: Best Buy)To get free shipping while shopping on BestBuy.com, you'll need to spend at least $35, which might be easier to hit if you're shopping for the latest tech. However, if you'd rather not worry about a minimum spending threshold, simply sign up for a free My Best Buy account, which offers free delivery no matter how much you spend. All you have to do is give your name, email, and phone number to set up an account—that's it.
What Is a My Best Buy Account?
(Credit: Best Buy)By signing up for a My Best Buy account, you can view your purchase history, track your orders, save items to a wish list, manage payment methods, view member offers, and access quick checkout. You can also manage the My Best Buy rewards you earn with a My Best Buy credit card. It's essentially your user account while on Best Buy's website. For more substantial benefits, you need to pay for one of the premium tiers.
What Does a My Best Buy Membership Include?
(Credit: Best Buy / Apple)In 2021, Best Buy launched a Totaltech loyalty program that offered unlimited 24/7 tech support, exclusive pricing, up to two years of product protection on most purchases, free shipping and installation, a 60-day return window, discounts on repairs, free haul-away, and access to hard-to-find items. By May 2023, Totaltech was retooled into a three-tier program:
My Best Buy: Free standard shipping with no minimum purchase.
My Best Buy Plus: The Plus plan adds free two-day shipping, exclusive member pricing, members-only access to sales and certain products (like Black Friday exclusives), and an extended 60-day return window for most products.
My Best Buy Total: The Total membership plan includes all the benefits of the Plus plan but adds 24 months of AppleCare+ or Best Buy Protection with most new purchases. You also get 24/7 tech support, VIP member support, and discounted repair costs.
How Much Is a My Best Buy Membership?
(Credit: Best Buy)While Amazon Prime and Walmart+ offer monthly plans, Best Buy only lets you pay annually. The original Totaltech plan was $199.99 per year, but the My Best Buy Total plan now costs $179.99 per year (about $15 per month). If that's too steep, My Best Buy Plus is $49.99 per year.
Is My Best Buy Worth It?
Whether or not it makes sense for you to invest in My Best Buy comes down to your needs and shopping habits. If you plan to buy anything from Best Buy in the next year—even just one thing—it absolutely makes sense to sign up for My Best Buy and get the free shipping.
The paid tiers are a little different. If you buy a lot of tech throughout the year and don't already subscribe to Amazon Prime, My Best Buy Plus gets you two-day shipping for a fraction of the cost. Access to potentially better pricing is nice to have as well.
Total, meanwhile, offers a valuable alternative to buying AppleCare+ directly from Apple. If you plan to get your next Mac covered by AppleCare, paying the equivalent of $17 per month may end up being a bargain. The dedicated tech support and discounted repairs are also sure to come in handy for small business owners, videographers, and content creators.