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Guidant Financial reports that 32% of small business owners cite lack of capital or cash as their biggest challenge, which can make it helpful to find ways to stretch the budget. A The 1-year Costco Gold Star membership costs $65, and new Gold Star members who sign up for auto-renewal can receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*. This promotion is also available to people whose membership has expired for at least 18 months.
Membership benefits that can support your budget
A Costco Gold Star membership provides access to a wide selection of branded products, including items from Kirkland Signature™, Dyson, KitchenAid and more. Members can drop by Costco warehouses in the US to find groceries, household essentials, office supplies and seasonal products in one location, which can help you streamline your shopping routines.
You may also find additional value through Costco Gas Station, Costco Tire Center, Costco Business Center and Costco Travel. Costco partners with select providers through Costco Services* for products and services such as flooring, window coverings, HVAC systems, home insurance** and more.
How the Digital Costco Shopping Card* works
To receive the Digital Costco Shop Card*, you must provide a valid email address during sign-up and set up auto-renewal of your Costco membership to a Visa® credit/debit card or Mastercard debit card. Eligible members will receive the Digital Costco Shop Card* via email within two weeks of completing membership registration and auto-renewal enrollment.
The Digital Costco Shop Card* can be used at Costco warehouses nationwide or online at Costco.com. Although there is a limit of one per household, you can purchase an additional membership to give as a gift. This promotion must be redeemed before January 21, 2026.
Join Costco as a newcomer Gold Star Member for $65 and receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*.
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*To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address during sign-up and set up automatic renewal of your Costco membership to a Visa® credit/debit card or Mastercard debit card. If you choose not to enroll in auto-renewal at the time of sign-up, no incentives will be due. Only valid for new members and members whose membership (Primary and Affiliate) has expired for at least 18 months. Only valid for non-members during the first year of membership. Not valid for upgrade or renewal of an existing membership. The promotion cannot be combined with other promotions. Costco employees are not eligible for new member promotions. The digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the primary member at the time of sign-up within 2 weeks of successful registration and auto-renewal enrollment. The Digital Costco Shop Card cannot be redeemed for cash except as required by law. Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entering an invalid address during registration. Digital Costco Shop cards are not accepted at the US or Canadian Food Court. Neither Costco Wholesale Corporation nor its affiliates are responsible for use of the card without your permission. Use the one-time use promotional code provided when entering your payment details. A Costco Gold Star membership costs $65 per year. An Executive membership has an additional upgrade fee of $65 per year. One free Affiliate Card is included with each membership. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM, EBT and Costco Shop cards. Departments and product selection may vary. Offer expires 12/21/2025.
*Services provided to Costco members by third parties.
**Costco Wholesale, Costco Insurance Agency, Inc. and its affiliates do not underwrite insurance, pay claims, or guarantee any products or services offered by third parties. Specific products, features, rates and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state documents and applicable law. Costco Insurance Agency, Inc. is not licensed in New York State. Insurance products are not obtained through the Costco Insurance Agency in New York. The Costco Insurance Agency, Inc. license number. in California it is 0D08407.