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A Costco Household Card is a membership card that allows anyone over the age of 18 who lives with you to share your Costco membership. This is great for families because it allows different people to take turns doing the shopping, and doesn’t force you to buy a separate membership for each family member.
Can a household member use my Costco 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. That way they’ll also get the benefits of a Costco membership.
What does Costco household card mean?
In addition to their own membership card, Primary members (and Affiliate members on Business memberships) receive one free Household Card they can assign to someone over the age of 18 who lives at the same address.
Can I use my mom’s Costco card without her?
Only the person whose name is on the card can use it. You can bring guests in with you, friends, family, whatever but only the member can pay with anything but cash.
How many Costco cards can you have per household?
Two cards: One for primary member plus a free household card for the member’s spouse, domestic partner, or anyone under 18 living at the same address. Available to anyone age 18 or older. Shop at any Costco location worldwide and Costco.com.
Do they check ID at Costco?
it’s a membership club so they are expected to check IDs. You don’t have to use the card now; there’s a phone app that shows your face and membership details.
Can you use someone else’s Costco card at self checkout?
Yes. You just don’t want to make it obvious by doing things like ringing up purchases separately for each friend and using your Costco card to do it.
How do I get a Costco card for another household?
Just sign in to your account, click “My Account,” and go to “Account Details” to add the person you would like. Then, that person can pick up their membership card at the local Costco you choose. You can also easily change authorized users using the same steps.
Do you have to have same address for Costco membership?
No. A secondary membership card is for one other adult person in the household. Their license or ID must match the same address. It could, however, be a roommate as they usually don’t ask what your relationship is to one another.
How much is it to add a third person to Costco membership?
The annual cost is $60 per card (the additional Business Membership card plus one Household Member card, which can be assigned to anyone over 18 at the same address). There are four ways to add a Business Membership card: Head to Costco.com and sign in to access your account details.
Can you get a 1 day pass for Costco?
Costco does not offer a one-day pass at any of its locations. However, non-members can freely shop online with a 5% surcharge on each item. However, if you use a Costco shop card, you can enter any store and claim the benefits.
Does Costco look at picture on card?
Don’t sneak in to Costco with someone else’s member card Costco employees stand at the entrance to check cards, and each membership card has the card owner’s name and photo printed on the back. If you do manage to slip inside, your cashier checks your card again before you make your purchase.
Can I go into Costco without being a member?
There is no free Costco membership, shopping pass, day pass, trial pass, guest pass, trial membership, or other trial period where you can walk up to the door, walk in, and buy whatever you’d like. However, if you’d simply like to see what the store has to offer, you are welcome to enter and walk around and look.
Can someone else use my Costco card for gas?
Anyone can use a Costco Shop Card at the fuel station, as it also serves as membership authorization for the pump. So, normally, you would first insert your membership card, and then your payment card, unless it’s a Costco Shop Card, in which case you insert that one only.
How much does it cost to add a family member to Costco?
The Affiliate Membership fee is $55, and includes one free Household Card for a cardholder’s spouse, domestic partner, or anyone over the age of 18 and living at the same address. To add cardholders to your Business Membership, visit the membership counter at any warehouse or call 1-800-774-2678.
How much does it cost to be a member of Costco?
Add Affiliate Cardholders for $60 each* Valid at all Costco locations worldwide. Purchase for resale.Gold Star Membership: $60.00 Annual membership fee* Includes a free Household Card. Valid at all Costco locations worldwide.
Does Costco card everyone?
Anyone can sign up for this membership type and it can be used for personal purchases.
Why does Costco check membership at the door?
They want to see the card, because they want to know that you are a member. There is no point in letting people in who cannot purchase their items. They do provide passes to people who are interested in checking out what they have and may be interested in becoming a member.
How many names can go on a Costco membership?
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 18 and lives at the same address.
What documents do I need for Costco membership?
Bring the following documents to the Costco membership counter to pick up your new cards: Email from Costco (with membership number) Valid government-issued photo identification. Business license (or three different pieces of business ID) Resale certificate (if applicable) Tobacco certificate (if applicable).
Can you ship Costco to a different address?
Sending orders to multiple addresses on Costco.com is only a matter of a few clicks. Click “Ship to Multiple Addresses” on the next screen. At this point, you can either select a saved address from the dropdown menu, OR, click “Add New Address”, then enter the new shipping address.
Can I use someone else’s Costco card online?
Specifically, according to the card terms, this means “nonmembers may use the Costco Cash Cards to shop at any Costco location in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and online.” The 5 percent nonmember surcharge will still apply to online purchases, however.
