Can other people use my membership card? (2024)

FAQs

Can I let a friend use my Costco card? ›

Can other people use my membership card? The Costco membership card is non-transferable, but there are several ways to share the experience with family and friends. Anyone with a card can bring up to two guests to the Warehouse during each visit. Keep in mind that purchasing items is exclusive to Costco members.

They'll probably get stopped at checkout

Even if you use self-checkout, you're going to have to scan a membership card. Plus, an employee may also check your card -- and the picture of you on it -- before you even start checking out.

Costco notes on its website that, “Our membership policy states that our membership cards are not transferable and since expanding our self-service checkout, we've noticed that non-member shoppers have been using membership cards that do not belong to them.” Per Costco policy, this hack is very much against company ...

Your membership card is valid at any Costco warehouse worldwide and is not transferable.

A total of two people can be on a Gold Star Membership (either regular or Executive): one Primary Member and one free household member who is over 16 and lives at the same address.

Costco Shop Cards may only be purchased or recharged by members, but with assistance from an attendant to first authorize the pump, anyone can use a Costco Shop Card to pay for fuel.

Sharing your membership card is specifically against the rules of said membership. Costco is well within its rights to revoke that membership if you break the rules. And the company will happily do so.

Household Cardholders will be asked to present proof that they live at the same address as either the Primary or Affiliate Member when picking up their card at the membership counter. To add someone as your Household Cardholder, visit the membership counter of your local Costco.

Costco cracks down on membership sharing The retail giant says shoppers will soon have to start scanning their membership cards at the entrances to Costco warehouses rather than just presenting them to a store employee.

Customers with inactive memberships will be asked to "stop by the membership counter prior to entering the warehouse to shop." Members are also encouraged to get a photo taken so it can be added to their card. Otherwise, they will need to show a valid photo ID.

Does a screenshot of Costco membership work? ›

Screenshot versions of the digital card cannot be scanned at Costco registers.

"Over the coming months, membership scanning devices will be used at the entrance door of your local warehouse. Once deployed, prior to entering, all members must scan their physical or digital membership card," the retailer stated on its customer service page.

“Our membership policy states that our membership cards are not transferable and since expanding our self-service checkout, we've noticed that non-member shoppers have been using membership cards that do not belong to them,” reads a statement released by Costco.

The membership-only bulk shopping store Costco is rolling out new entry rules that will require members to scan their card at the shop and, in some cases, present photo IDs in an attempt to stop people from shopping using someone else's membership.

Additional People (optional)

When signing up on Costco.com, six (6) additional people may be added to your membership during one transaction. See the Costco membership counter to add more. Each member will need to stop by the membership counter to pick up their new card.

Yes. You can forward the Digital Costco Shop Card email to another individual for use, including non-members. See: How do I apply my Digital Costco Shop Card for purchases?

Household Cardholders will be asked to present proof that they live at the same address as either the Primary or Affiliate Member when picking up their card at the membership counter. To add someone as your Household Cardholder, visit the membership counter of your local Costco.

Non-members as well as members may use Costco Shop Cards to shop at any Costco location in the U.S., Canada, or Puerto Rico, as well as online at Costco.com. You can check your Costco Shop Card balance here. Costco Shop Cards may be used toward a membership and merchandise.

Customers with inactive memberships will be asked to "stop by the membership counter prior to entering the warehouse to shop." Members are also encouraged to get a photo taken so it can be added to their card. Otherwise, they will need to show a valid photo ID.