Membership verification is NOT required to purchase Member Only Items on Costco.com. |
When registering your account on Costco.com, it's important to verify your identity to ensure the security and privacy of your personal information.
To complete the one-time online verification process, follow the instructions below:
- After signing in or registering on Costco.com, click the Verify Membership link on your Account Details page to begin the one-time verification process.
- Enter your membership number.
- Enter your first name, last name, and ZIP code.
- Answer questions to verify your membership.*
- After correctly answering the questions, you'll be able to view and edit features associated with your membership.
Unable to Successfully Verify Your Account?
Please complete the following steps:
- Visit the membership counter at your local Costco warehouse or use the Contact Us options on this page.
- Provide your membership card and photo ID at the membership counter. They will send you an email containing a link valid for 48 hours. If you don't see the email, be sure to check your spam or junk folder.
- Upon receipt of your email, follow the steps provided to create a new password and access your membership account.
*Questions used to confirm your identity and allow you to access your membership information online are provided by a third-party public records service. Costco does not have access to the questions or your answers, and Costco only receives a Pass or Fail notification from the third-party service. This process is necessary for the
security and privacy of your personal information.
Renewing your membership online is as simple as signing in and heading to Renew Membership in your Costco.com Account.
To keep things nice and easy, our members likewise have the option to Auto Renew using any Visa® credit card.
Please keep in mind that active memberships can only be renewed within 90 days prior to the expiration date. If your membership is expired or inactive, you can renew online within 90 days after the date of expiration, or any time in person or by phone.
Finally, if you need to shop at a Costco warehouse immediately, please know that the easiest way for you to do so is by simply renewing your membership at the register during checkout.
You can purchase a ‘Gift of Membership’ at the register at your local Costco warehouse. Or, you can purchase it online.
Your recipient will need to bring their Gift of Membership gift card to the membership counter at any Costco location. Their membership officially starts when it's redeemed.
If the recipient is already an active Costco member, they can still use the Gift of Membership to upgrade to an Executive Membership or renew an existing membership.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Digital Membership Card are below: Through the Costco Mobile App, you can access a digital version of your membership card. Costco’s app will also allow you to renew your membership and view your 2% reward balance on your phone. In order to access your Digital Membership Card, you must have an active Costco membership and a mobile device with an OS version from the following list: Android OS Versions: 10, 11, and 12 iOS Versions: 15.x and 14 Note: The digital card will not operate on
tablet devices. To download your Digital Membership Card: HOW DO I DOWNLOAD
MY DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD?
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I HAVE MORE THAN ONE PERSON ON MY MEMBERSHIP. WHY CAN'T I SEE ALL THE DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS IN THE APP?
Each Digital Membership Card will allow for one individual’s membership card per device. Though Primary and Household members are on the same membership, each person has a unique membership number. Each member must have a separate Costco.com account to access a Digital Membership Card. Only Business members who also have an additional membership linked to the same account may see multiple membership cards on a single Digital Membership Card account.
If your Household member would like to access their Digital Membership Card on their device, they will need to create their own Costco.com account with their unique membership number. Learn how to create your own Costco.com account here.
HOW DO I UPDATE MY DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD PHOTO?
Please visit your local warehouse membership counter to update your photo. (Note: if you are a Costco Anywhere Visa® credit card holder, taking a new photo will automatically issue you a new credit card. The credit card number will not change.)
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD IS DISPLAYING INACCURATE INFORMATION?
If your Digital Membership Card displays inaccurate information, please visit your local Membership counter or contact us using the link on the
left of this page to update your information.
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HOW DO I TRANSFER MY DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD ONTO A NEW PHONE?
On your new phone, open your Costco App and tap the membership tab. You will be prompted to transfer your Digital Membership Card onto your new device. You can transfer your digital card to a new phone one time before you need to visit the Membership counter or contact us using the link on the left of this page to reset your digital card. Transfers include uninstalling and reinstalling the app, even on the same phone. Screenshot versions of the digital card cannot be scanned at Costco registers.
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WHAT IF MY PHONE IS LOST OR STOLEN?
If your phone contains your Digital Membership Card and is lost or stolen, please visit a Membership counter at your local warehouse to receive a new membership number. If you have a Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, you'll receive a new credit card as well.
You’ll also want to change your Costco.com account password and reinstall your digital card on your new phone.
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CAN I PAY USING MY DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD?
If you have a Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, you can add it as a payment method to your Digital Membership Card. Read more details here.
CAN I ADD THE DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD TO MY APPLE WALLET?
The Digital Membership Card is designed to offer members advanced features and will not be available in Apple Wallet.
WHERE CAN I USE MY DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP CARD?
You can use your Digital Membership Card at any of the registers in the following areas:
- Warehouse entry
- Check-out (assisted and self check-out lanes)
- Returns
- Pharmacy
- Hearing Aid
- Photo
- Optical
- Tire Center
Note: Currently the Digital Membership Card is not accepted at Costco Gas Stations.
CAN I STILL USE MY PHYSICAL MEMBERSHIP CARD?
Yes, your physical card will still be accepted at all locations.
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