Costco offers two types of memberships. The Gold Star and the Executive memberships. The Gold Star costs $60 per year and allows up to two people to shop at any Costco warehouse using the same membership. The Executive membership costs $120 and additionally provides 2 percent savings on all qualifying purchases.
Membership conditions-
Individuals 18 years of age or older are eligible for purchasing a membership. Costco can refuse membership to any customer. All members are also subjected to all rules adopted by Costco, including their privacy policies and practices. All customers are required to present a valid photo identification to sign up to be a member.
Cards and fee- The Costco membership fee is valid for a 12 month period from the date the card has been issued.
The card and membership are valid at all Costco stores worldwide. It is mandatory for members to show their membership cards before entering any Costco warehouse and at the time of payment for their purchases. Only actual cards are acceptable and not their photos or photocopies. The membership card must have a valid card number and unobstructed and recognizable full-face photo for it to be valid. The membership cards remain the property of Costco, so they must be returned if it is requested. A free Household card can be issued for Primary and Affiliate members who live at the same address. These Household card holders must carry proof of residence and must be over 18 years of age. Memberships for a single business or household are limited to one. Businesses with similar or identical addresses and similar or identical ownerships are allowed by Costco to have only a single membership.
Adding, renewing and deleting cards
Renewal of memberships is supposed to be done by the last day of the membership tenure. The renewal fee may be remitted via mail, online at Costco. com or at any warehouse. If the members are not signed up for auto-renewal, their membership fee is added to their first purchase after expiration.
The membership fee can be paid for by using any Visa credit/debit card or MasterCard debit card. The renewal amount is deducted on the first day of the renewal month. If a membership is renewed within two months of its expiration, the next 12 months are extended from the date of expiration. If a membership is renewed after two months of its expiration, the next one month is extended from the date of renewal. The Primary member of the membership is responsible for authorizing renewal or cardholder changes. They are responsible for the membership and card, including its addition or deletion. They can assign a current Costco member as their Personal or Business administrator and allow them to make changes to their membership. These administrators have the authority to change and upgrade addresses, phone numbers, communication preferences, and the renewal of memberships.
Gold Star Membership- The Gold Star membership is available for purchase at $60. It issues one household card, which allows two members of the same household to shop using that card. This membership is valid for one year at all Costco stores worldwide and on the Costco website. Gold Star members are offered same day deliveries. Once a membership is purchased, a membership number is emailed to the customer within two working days. Membership cards can be received from any Costco location.
Executive Membership- Executive members are charged an extra $60 along with the Costco membership fee to avail 2 percent reward on Costco purchases worldwide. The annual 2 percent reward is sent to Costco members via mail approximately 2 months before the membership renewal date. Executive members are also offered additional services including auto buying, check printing, roadside assistance, and additional travel benefits through Costco Travel. Executive members save up to $1200 due to the additional rewards that are a part of the Executive membership.
Costco Travel- All Costco members can use Costco Travel. Executive members additionally earn towards their annual 2 percent reward on qualified purchases made using Costco Travel. It offers some amazing choices to Costco members which include
CruisesVacation packagesRental carsHotel accommodationsGuided vacationsTheme park packages etc.
Conclusion-
Costco offers its members an amazing line up of high quality products at great prices. They are also offered many additional services and the chance to save big while buying big.
Frequently asked questions
Where to get a Costco membership?
All Costco warehouses have membership stalls where customers can buy, renew or delete their memberships. The Costco website can also be used for the same.
