Walmart's blazing hot Black Friday sales are in full swing, but if you're not a Walmart Plus subscriber, you could be losing out on perks like early access to holiday sales, meaning you'll miss first dibs on some of the best deals throughout the year. Walmart is tempting new subscribers with an incredible 50% off a year of Walmart Plus, bringing the cost to just $49. While the half-off deal lasts through Dec. 2, you'll want to snap it up soon if you're looking to stock up on essentials for inbound guests or get a jump start on your holiday shopping. The next round of Black Friday deals is set to kick off at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 25, but Walmart Plus subscribers will get exclusive early access starting at 12 p.m. that same day. 

What's included in a Walmart Plus subscription? In addition to early access to major shopping events at Walmart, you'll get free shipping with no minimum purchase, as well as other perks, like up to same-day delivery on select items; Scan and Go shopping using the app; monetary shopping rewards; up to 10 cents per gallon off gas; and more. Plus, you'll get access to Paramount Plus included with your membership. This basic tier does have ads, but having a streaming service subscription included with your membership makes it an incredible value -- especially at this price.  

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Note that this discount offer doesn't include the 30-day free trial. If you opt for the trial instead and later decide you want to continue the membership, you'll be charged full price for your annual membership. And if you're in the trial currently and sign up, you will forfeit the remaining time of your trial.

It's fairly rare to see annual memberships of any kind be discounted by half. While Walmart has had this deal before, it doesn't stick around for very long. This is likely the last chance you'll have to sign up at this price this year. And you could be waiting a while to see this offer return.