You have two Costco membership types to choose from: Gold Star and Gold Star Executive. Standard Gold Star membership is $60 per year and Gold Star Executive membership is $120.
Both memberships come with one home card , valid at all over 760 Costco locations in the US; they also offer access to Costco gas stations and other member-only perks.
Gold Star Executive members receive additional benefits, including a 2% annual reward (up to $1,000) on eligible Costco, Costco.com and Shopping at Costco Travel .
The ability to rent cars and hotel accommodation at a lower rate through Costco Travel will likely make an Executive membership worth $60, provided you use the perk. (To get back the $120 membership fee for a 2% annual fee, you must spend $6,000 during the year.)
Costco CEO members get big discounts on services like receipt printing and identity theft protection (which monitors your credit and alerts you to suspicious activity), as well as free roadside assistance for vehicles covered by the Costco auto insurance offer.
I have lost my Costco card. How can I get another one?
If you lose your membership card, please let us know as soon as possible so we can cancel your lost card. To do this, visit the membership counter at your local warehouse.
To get a new card, bring a photo ID showing your current residential address to the membership counter at your local warehouse. Our membership team can then print a new card for you.
How much does a Costco membership cost?
There are two types of Costco membership:
Standard: Costco’s basic membership level, called Gold Star, is $60 per year.
Executive: Gold Star Executive membership costs $120 per year. Executive members receive a 2% annual reward (up to $1,000) on qualifying purchases at Costco, Costco.com, and Costco Travel.
How do you pay for purchases?
Costco only accepts Visa credit cards. (His branded card, the Costco Anywhere Visa Card, gives you 2% back on your Costco purchases.) If you have a Mastercard , Discover, or American Express, you’re out of luck, at least when it comes to shopping at Costco.
So if you don’t want to apply for a Costco credit card or another Visa card, you’ll need to carry a wad of cash, a debit card, or a check to pay for a 24-pack of toilet paper.
While you cannot use any credit card other than Visa at Costco, you can use the Costco Anywhere Visa card at other stores.
What services can you use without a Costco membership?
While you must be a member to receive great deals on most items sold at Costco, there are a few areas of the store that non-members can still access:
Pharmaceutics . Since the sale of prescription drugs cannot be limited to a club or membership, anyone can fill out a script or buy over-the-counter drugs from Costco.
You can also get other health care services, such as flu shots or ear and eye exams. However, you will need a membership to buy glasses or hearing aids.
Food court (possibly) . Food court fanatics could once enjoy Costco’s always-available hot dogs, pizza, and frozen yogurt without a membership. We are not sure if this is still the case.
According to an online rumor mill, as of March 16, 2020, you needed a valid membership card to shop at the food court.
However, when contacted by Wirecutter, a Costco public relations representative said management had no comment at this time. If you wish to visit the food court without a membership, this is at your own risk.
Liquor department (possibly) . Depending on where you live, you may be able to purchase alcohol from your local Costco even if you are not a member.
It is illegal in some states to require membership to purchase alcohol, which means you can take full advantage of Costco’s discounted liquor prices.
However, before heading to the warehouse, check your state’s laws regarding the sale of alcohol: some Costco locations only allow beer and wine to be sold, while other states prohibit the sale of any alcohol in retail stores.
How can I automatically renew my membership online?
Follow the instructions below to add, remove or change your membership. Auto-Renewal Settings : Go to Costco.com and select Sign In/Sign Up at the top right of the page. Follow…
How can I make changes to my account?
Updating your account is very easy. To get started, select Login / Register. It is located in the upper right corner of the Costco.com home page. To How can I renew my membership online?
Renewing your membership online is as easy as logging in, going to “My Account” and selecting “Renew Membership”. To make things easier and more convenient, our members also have the option of Auto…
What changes can I make to my Costco membership online?
Costco members can make several changes to their membership online, such as: Renew upgrade to Executive Membership Add or change household cardholder address Update address, phone number, and email address Change…
How can I add additional members to my business membership?
You can purchase additional business membership cards at any time during the renewal year. The annual cost is $60 per card (additional business member card plus one family member card…
How can I renew my Costco membership?
There are several renewal options: To renew online, go here. You can always renew your membership in person – just do it during checkout at the Costco office.
How can I cancel my Costco membership?
To cancel a membership, a Principal Member may: Speak with a team member at any warehouse membership counter and receive an immediate refund, or… Call our Member Services Center at 1-800-774-2678
I renewed my membership online, will I receive a new membership card?
Fortunately, when you renew your subscription, all the cards in your account continue to work, so you won’t be sent a new membership card. However, if you need to return the card, you can always visit our…
Why didn’t I receive an email from Costco?
The Costco Savings Booklet is sent to the Principal Member of the Executive, Business, and Gold Star members. Each Business Membership Partner Card Holder will also receive a booklet. If…
How can I get a Costco Connection magazine?
If you are an executive member of Costco – and a primary member of your account – the Costco Connection log will be mailed to you. If you are not an executive member, you can still access the magazine.
Finally, we found out in detail that losing a Costco card is not the end of the world, it can be renewed and a new one can be obtained.
