Why do you have to have a membership to shop at Costco?

We strive to give our members the best products at the lowest possible prices, and our membership fee allows us to offset many of our operating costs and price our merchandise lower.

Does everyone need a Costco card to get in?

With a Costco Shop Card, any non-member can show the card to get in the door and use it to make a purchase. The trick with the Costco cash card is that it can be purchased by a member only.

Does Costco ask for card at checkout?

You will be required to show your membership card when entering any Costco warehouse and when checking out at a payment register. Bar codes, photos or other copies are not acceptable.

Can you go to Costco without a membership UK?

The wholesale warehouse chain is an alternative to your typical supermarkets with 29 locations across the UK. But unlike your local Tesco or Morrisons, you can’t just stroll in and have a browse – you need a membership card to shop in Costco.

Can you walk around Costco without a membership?

Although you cannot make a purchase without a membership, you can stop by the membership counter and ask for a pass so that you can walk around the store and look at the items before you decide to purchase a membership. You do not have to be a member to use the pharmacy, food court, liquor store or to buy beer/wine.

Can I use Costco cash card without membership?

While non-members of Costco are prohibited from purchasing and reloading Costco Cash Cards, non-members can use the Cash Cards to shop within the store. The terms and conditions of the Costco Cash Card states that both members and non-members are eligible to use the Costco Cash Card.

Does Costco have self checkout?

Yes! Costco does have a self-checkout section at most of their stores. Usually, the stores that do offer self-checkout are the most popular stores that get a lot of traffic.

What is the cost of a Costco membership?

$60.00
$60.00 Annual membership fee* Includes a free Household Card. Add Affiliate Cardholders for $60 each* Valid at all Costco locations worldwide.

What does Costco membership cost?

There are two types of Costco memberships: Standard: Costco’s base membership tier, called Gold Star, is $60 annually. Executive: The Gold Star Executive membership is $120 a year. Executive members get an annual 2\% reward (up to $1,000) on qualifying Costco, Costco.com, and Costco Travel purchases.