Although it may be annoying to have so many cards in your wallet from all the various stores where you regularly shop, it is worth your time to become a member when it results in saving you money. It’s important to familiarize yourself with the benefits of membership and often all it takes to apply is your name, contact information, and mailing address. The best part is that membership is often free!
You can also benefit from becoming a member in a country other than your own. This worked for me when I was shopping for groceries during our travels in the U.S. While shopping I noticed that members enjoyed significant savings, so when at the till, I asked the cashier if I could become a member even though I was Canadian. She said it was no problem and it only took about two minutes to fill out the application form. On that same bill, by taking the extra 2 minutes, I was able to save about $15.00. It never hurts to ask!