If you’re not yet a Costco member, now’s your chance, as Groupon is offering a free Costco Shop Card with the purchase of a membership. Interested? Here are all the details.
According to information from Groupon and Costco, you can get $20 or $40 on your digital card, depending on the membership you purchase. This special Groupon offer is valid for new members or for individuals whose membership expired at least a year and a half ago.
How to get a free Costco Shop Card?
Once you complete your purchase on the Groupon website, you will receive an email from Costco with the details of your membership. If you qualify, your Costco Shop Card will be emailed to you within two weeks after registration.
You don’t need a physical membership card to shop online. However, if you want a physical card, you can visit the membership counter at any Costco location, simply showing a photo ID and a copy of the confirmation email.
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What benefits come with a Costco membership?
Members will receive exclusive offers on products from various store departments, including groceries, technology, and even gas or travel.
What types of memberships does Costco offer?
Gold Star Membership
If you only shop occasionally, this is the right membership for you, as it has a lower annual fee. It also offers the following benefits:
- Access to the warehouse
- Access to Costco gas stations
- Free household card
- Access to Costco services, such as car and home insurance, Costco auto program, pet insurance, and bottled water delivery.
Executive Membership
This membership gives you an annual 2% reward, as well as exclusive discounts and promotions. These are the benefits:
- All the benefits of Gold Star
- 2% annual reward on qualified purchases
- Free household card
- Access to Costco services with discounts on select services
How much do Costco memberships cost?
- Gold Star Membership: $65 per year
- Executive Membership: $130 per year
Can I shop at Costco without a membership?
To shop at Costco, you need a membership. However, non-members can purchase prescription medications and make purchases using a Costco gift card.
How many people can enter Costco with a membership card?
According to membership and card use policies, the company allows each member to enter the store accompanied by up to two guests during their shopping visits.
What is Costco’s membership renewal policy?
The primary member must authorize the renewal and any changes to their information, including adding or removing additional cards, and is solely responsible for the actions of additional members.
Each year, the primary member will receive a renewal notice by email at the provided address. To keep the membership active, the renewal fee must be paid by the day before the membership expiration date.
Through the website, members can choose to automatically renew their membership each year on the expiration date.
If renewal is not completed before the membership expiration date, the membership will automatically expire, and neither the primary member nor additional members will be able to make purchases.
If the membership is renewed before the expiration date, the new membership will begin on the original expiration date.
An inactive member can renew their membership up to 12 months after the expiration date. The new membership will be valid for 12 months from the renewal date.
After 12 months of inactivity, the membership will need to be reactivated, and the new membership will be valid for 12 months from the reactivation date.
What do they check on your Costco receipt?
Since the opening of its first warehouse in 1983, the company has been checking purchase receipts. While some members may think otherwise, employees tasked with this don’t intend to inconvenience you. In reality, their goal is to ensure that the cashier hasn’t missed any items.
Additionally, items such as jewelry, stamps, and electronics require supervisor approval, which also applies to any item priced over $300 or large-sized products.
