Your Guide to Which Best Buy Membership is Right for You

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to scope out fun and exciting gifts to get for your family and friends (and yes, for yourself, too, because why not?!). Personally, I always looked forward to the latest and greatest electronics that I would get as a kid during the holidays. Fortunately for parents of kids with the same taste in gifts, Best Buy offers a variety of wish list-worthy electronics — and membership options that can offer added value to those purchases. So whether you’re shopping for a tech enthusiast who wants the latest gadgets or you’re simply interested in maximizing savings (and hey, who isn’t?), understanding the different membership programs that Best Buy provides can make your shopping experience that much better — now and throughout the entire year.

Below, we delve into the specifics of Best Buy’s membership options, highlighting key benefits that can help you determine which program aligns best with your shopping habits and tech interests. From exclusive discounts to special member-only offers, Best Buy’s memberships are designed to reward loyalty and offer added value to your purchases. The popular My Best Buy program, for example, is free to join and provides points for every purchase, which can be redeemed against future buys, giving you savings every time you shop. For those who are looking for more, Best Buy Total offers comprehensive tech support, extended warranties, and free delivery on most items, ensuring you not only save money but also time. No matter what, Best Buy has a membership plan that can help you do more while spending less.

My Best Buy

As mentioned, the My Best Buy membership is free to join and gives you free standard shipping with no minimum purchase. Additionally, through this program, members get access to purchase history, online order tracking, quick checkout, and the ability to save items to your wish list. It’s a great starter membership — and if you decide you want additional perks, there are more membership options in store!

My Best Buy Plus

That “plus” is there for a reason: My Best Buy Plus members get more, enjoying exclusive member prices, exclusive access to sales, events, hard-to-find products, an extended 60-day return window on most products, and free two-day shipping. Members pay $49.99/year, and reviewers say it’s definitely worth it, with one writing, “I love walking around [Best Buy] for ideas. I am a member and that allows me to get an amazing discount as well as a better warranty. A must place to shop for all electronics as well as appliances.”

My Best Buy Total

Finally, My Best Buy Total members get 24/7 Geek Squad tech support, exclusive prices, and protection plans including AppleCare+. Plus, member-only pricing on thousands of items, exclusive access to sales and events, free two-day shipping, VIP member support, and 20 percent off repairs. This membership is $179.99/year and has a nearly five-star rating from customers. And as a plus or total member, a select few are eligible for a $50 bonus reward with purchases totaling $500 or more.

You can’t go wrong with any of the above options, so sign up for your membership today for rewards and benefits from Best Buy.