Costco remains one of the most popular warehouse clubs in the country, with roughly 136 million cardholders and a spot among the top retailers in the U.S., according to the National Retail Federation. That kind of reach speaks to the value many shoppers find in a membership.
Plans start at $65 per year for Gold Star and Business memberships, or $130 for the Executive tier, which includes added perks like rewards and extra discounts. Members can also tap into bulk pricing, service deals and access to select locations like Costco Business Centers.
If you’ve been on the fence about joining, there’s a way to offset some of that upfront cost — and make your first trip a little easier on your wallet.
How to save on a Costco membership
Here are all the details. Stack Social's deal can save you money on a one-year Costco membership in the form of a digital gift card reward. With this deal, there are two options to choose from.
Gold Star Membership + $20 Digital Shop Card: The first deal Stack Social offers is a discount on a Gold Star Costco membership. How it works is you'll sign up for an auto-renewing Gold Star membership for $65, and then receive a $20 digital Costco Shop Card by email within 2 weeks of your purchase, effectively bringing the price of a membership to just $45 a year.
With a Gold Star membership, you'll be able to shop at all Costco warehouses and online at Costco.com, receive a membership card for both you and a family member, and enjoy a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, meaning you can return products you don't want for a full refund.
Executive Gold Star Membership + $40 Shop Card: The second deal is on an Executive Gold Star Costco membership. You'll pay $130 for an auto-renewing Executive membership, and then receive a $40 gift card by email, effectively bringing the price of an annual membership to just $90.
With Costco's highest level of membership, you'll enjoy all the benefits of Gold Star members, plus more. You'll earn an annual 2% reward (up to $1,250) on eligible Costco and Costco Travel purchases, as well as benefit from additional perks and discounts on many Costco services.
Terms and conditions
- Both deals are available for new members in the U.S. & Puerto Rico only, or those whose memberships have been expired for more than 18 months.
- The maximum number that can be purchased by each customer is two.
- You must redeem your membership online before arriving at a Costco location.
- There can only be one membership per household.
- Must be new members or lapsed 18+ months
- Must enroll in auto-renewal
- Shop card is usually emailed after signup
