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Guidant Financial reports that 32% of small-business owners cite lack of capital or cash as their biggest challenge, which may make it helpful to find ways to stretch a budget. A Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership is $65, and new Gold Star Members who enroll in auto-renewal can receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*. This promotion is also available to those whose memberships have been expired for at least 18 months.
Membership benefits that may support your budget
A Costco Gold Star Membership provides access to a wide selection of brand-name products, including items from Kirkland Signature™, Dyson, KitchenAid, and more. Members can visit Costco warehouses across the U.S. to find groceries, household essentials, office items, and seasonal products in one location, which may help streamline your shopping routines.
You may also find additional value through Costco Gas Station, Costco Tire Center, Costco Business Center, and Costco Travel. Costco works with select providers through Costco Services* for products and services such as flooring, window treatments, HVAC systems, home insurance**, and more.
How the Digital Costco Shop Card* works
To receive the Digital Costco Shop Card*, you must provide a valid email address and set up auto-renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa® credit/debit card or Mastercard debit card at the time of sign-up. Eligible members will receive the Digital Costco Shop Card* via email within two weeks of completing the membership sign-up 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 may purchase an additional membership to give as a gift. This promotion must be redeemed by January 21, 2026.
Join Costco as a new 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 and set up auto renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa® credit/debit card or Mastercard debit card at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to enroll in auto renewal at the time of sign-up, incentives will not be owed. Valid only for new members and those whose memberships (Primary and Affiliate) have been expired for at least 18 months. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Not valid for upgrade or renewal of an existing membership. Promotion may not be combined with any other promotion. Costco employees are not eligible for new member promotions. Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up within 2 weeks after successful sign-up and enrollment in auto renewal. Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at the U.S. or Canada Food Court. Neither Costco Wholesale Corporation nor its affiliates are responsible for use of the card without your permission. Use the provided single-use promo code when entering your payment information. A Costco Gold Star Membership is $65 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $65 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Affiliate Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. Departments and product selection may vary. Offer expires 12/21/2025.
*Services are provided to Costco members by third parties.
**Costco Wholesale, Costco Insurance Agency, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not underwrite insurance, pay claims or guarantee any of the 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 filings 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. Costco Insurance Agency, Inc.’s California license number is 0D08407.
Guidant Financial reports that 32% of small-business owners cite lack of capital or cash as their biggest challenge, which may make it helpful to find ways to stretch a budget. A Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership is $65, and new Gold Star Members who enroll in auto-renewal can receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*. This promotion is also available to those whose memberships have been expired for at least 18 months.
Membership benefits that may support your budget
A Costco Gold Star Membership provides access to a wide selection of brand-name products, including items from Kirkland Signature™, Dyson, KitchenAid, and more. Members can visit Costco warehouses across the U.S. to find groceries, household essentials, office items, and seasonal products in one location, which may help streamline your shopping routines.
You may also find additional value through Costco Gas Station, Costco Tire Center, Costco Business Center, and Costco Travel. Costco works with select providers through Costco Services* for products and services such as flooring, window treatments, HVAC systems, home insurance**, and more.
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