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New/Select Former Costco Members: 1-Yr Gold Star Membership + $45 Costco Shop Card

$65

& More (Auto Renew required)at Costco Wholesale
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Costco Wholesale has for New Members: $45 Digital Costco Shop Card (Email Delivery) when you sign up for a Gold Star or Executive Membership, enroll in auto-renew, and apply promo code SPRING26 at checkout.

Thanks to community member SUCHaDEAL for sharing this deal.

Available:
  • 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card $65
    • Shop Online and in Warehouses
    • Includes 2 Membership Cards
    • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • 1-Year Costco Executive Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card $130
    • Annual 2% Reward
    • Executive Member Shopping Hours
    • $10 Monthly Credit on SameDay.Costco.com or Costco via Instacart
    • Additional Value on Costco Services
    • Shop Online and in Warehouses
    • Includes 2 Membership Cards
    • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Promotion Terms:
    • 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 who have not been a Costco member (in any capacity, Primary, Household, or Affiliate) in the last 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 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.
    • Valid through 5/10/26 or while promotion lasts.
  • Review the offer page for the complete terms and conditions.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion.

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Costco Wholesale has for New Members: $45 Digital Costco Shop Card (Email Delivery) when you sign up for a Gold Star or Executive Membership, enroll in auto-renew, and apply promo code SPRING26 at checkout.

Thanks to community member SUCHaDEAL for sharing this deal.

Available:
  • 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card $65
    • Shop Online and in Warehouses
    • Includes 2 Membership Cards
    • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • 1-Year Costco Executive Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card $130
    • Annual 2% Reward
    • Executive Member Shopping Hours
    • $10 Monthly Credit on SameDay.Costco.com or Costco via Instacart
    • Additional Value on Costco Services
    • Shop Online and in Warehouses
    • Includes 2 Membership Cards
    • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Promotion Terms:
    • 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 who have not been a Costco member (in any capacity, Primary, Household, or Affiliate) in the last 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 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.
    • Valid through 5/10/26 or while promotion lasts.
  • Review the offer page for the complete terms and conditions.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional details & discussion.

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Mar 15, 2026 9:43 PM
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tigerluminaryMar 15, 2026 9:43 PM
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Costco says these promos are for 'new members,' but be aware of extensive fine print. Even if you haven't been a member in 18+ months, if ANYONE at your address (e.g., a roommate or family member) has had a membership in the last 18 months, they will NOT consider you a new member. They will allow you to sign up at full price and will not send you the gift card. This happened to me; I had to call weeks later to learn this, though they did refund me.

Also, beware of the Costco Visa Credit Card rewards fine print: They issue your "cash back" reward only once a year (after your February statement), and you must have an active Costco membership at that time to receive it. If you let your Costco membership lapse before then, you lose all accumulated "cash back" immediately.

It's up to you to double-check that you actually get the gift card after several weeks!
Last edited by tigerluminary March 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM.
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Mar 17, 2026 3:14 PM
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JohnInNYCMar 17, 2026 3:14 PM
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If i purchase this membership, what is the next step to enable me to shop there? Is the next step to go to Costco Customer Service in their store and have them issue me a physical membership card? TIA
Mar 19, 2026 7:18 PM
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lazysaverMar 19, 2026 7:18 PM
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signed up on 3/11, got the gc today. Never was a member before.
Mar 19, 2026 7:41 PM
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DraigunMar 19, 2026 7:41 PM
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Quote from JohnInNYC :
If i purchase this membership, what is the next step to enable me to shop there? Is the next step to go to Costco Customer Service in their store and have them issue me a physical membership card? TIA
Hey, so yeah. The general flow at the entrance is there's a person scanning membership cards for people to get in. If you just let them know you're a new member (purchased online), they'll direct you over towards the customer service desk. There, they'll do a quick photo and print out the physical card right there.
Mar 20, 2026 2:55 PM
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SingularMotivesMar 20, 2026 2:55 PM
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I received my gift card 4 days after signing up. I haven't been a member before.
Mar 20, 2026 8:48 PM
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ifilibertoMar 20, 2026 8:48 PM
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Quote from jimates :
My membership expired in November. If I fill out the form it directs me to sign in. Then it allows me to input the code and applies the one cent discount.
Then it says Buy Membership. It doesnt offer to Renew my Membership.
I guess if it doesnt work I can cancel.
Hi, did it worked? i am on the same situation
Mar 21, 2026 12:36 AM
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CheapMemeKingMar 21, 2026 12:36 AM
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So do you get 2 physical cards and the ability to have one phone app with the Executive membership so really 3 family members can have access?

Only the member with the phone app can't go in the store and only can buy gas?

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Mar 21, 2026 1:48 PM
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LoveRockMar 21, 2026 1:48 PM
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Quote from truongvoky :

NO! It has been not working.
Even with new email, names, phones, and even swap between main account with 2nd free members.

Maybe with different physical address (Sons, daughters in college but don't add 2nd free members (that associate with Costco in the last 18 moths (even already canceled and no longer have memberships but still less than 18 months period).

Costco won't send any Costco Shop Card.

Also, when go to local Costco Card, associate put in ID, or address (if the same) and the system will pickup existing name/address that associate with the ID.

Sam's is much easier and has been working just fine but NOT COSTCO!
But…..its Sam's. 😵
Mar 26, 2026 7:59 PM
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myccbb1Mar 26, 2026 7:59 PM
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Just looked at the promotion page and they extended the valid thru date: "Valid through 5/10/26"
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Apr 2, 2026 3:41 PM
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SUCHaDEALApr 2, 2026 3:41 PM
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[QUOTE=SUCHaDEAL;182825215]https://www.costco.com/f/-/join-costco?c

promo code AFFNMBR

DEAL EXPIRATION EXTENDED TO 5/10/26
Apr 4, 2026 4:17 AM
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azlenguaApr 4, 2026 4:17 AM
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Can you do this in store and get a physical card?
Apr 5, 2026 9:07 AM
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JohnInNYCApr 5, 2026 9:07 AM
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Quote from Draigun :
Hey, so yeah. The general flow at the entrance is there's a person scanning membership cards for people to get in. If you just let them know you're a new member (purchased online), they'll direct you over towards the customer service desk. There, they'll do a quick photo and print out the physical card right there.

Thanks for the reply! I haven't been a Costco member in over 5 years and only had gone there a few times when I did have that 1 year membership so really out of touch with goings on over there. I just purchased the membership. Keeping my fingers crossed that I get my $45 promo card as it's been over 5 years since I was a member.

For those that received their $45 promo card, where you a previous member over 18 months ago? Also, is the only way to use the $45 promo credit through your phone or Costco app when checking out or is there any way to get it transferred to a physical Shop Card? TIA
Apr 6, 2026 8:49 PM
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Mdx2021Apr 6, 2026 8:49 PM
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Quote from JohnInNYC :


Thanks for the reply! I haven't been a Costco member in over 5 years and only had gone there a few times when I did have that 1 year membership so really out of touch with goings on over there. I just purchased the membership. Keeping my fingers crossed that I get my $45 promo card as it's been over 5 years since I was a member.

For those that received their $45 promo card, where you a previous member over 18 months ago? Also, is the only way to use the $45 promo credit through your phone or Costco app when checking out or is there any way to get it transferred to a physical Shop Card? TIA
I haven't been a Costco member for 18 months and did not receive the $45. Costco customer service promised that I would receive it in the coming week but never got it.
Apr 8, 2026 3:27 AM
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JohnInNYCApr 8, 2026 3:27 AM
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Quote from Mdx2021 :
I haven't been a Costco member for 18 months and did not receive the $45. Costco customer service promised that I would receive it in the coming week but never got it.
That's really disappointing to hear. It's the only reason I signed up for membership. I'll probably just cancel my membership and ask for a refund in a few weeks if I don't receive the promo. Thanks for the reply!

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Apr 8, 2026 2:56 PM
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Mdx2021Apr 8, 2026 2:56 PM
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Quote from JohnInNYC :

That's really disappointing to hear. It's the only reason I signed up for membership. I'll probably just cancel my membership and ask for a refund in a few weeks if I don't receive the promo. Thanks for the reply!
You might get it as some others got it. Its disappointing that Costco keeps on promising it but not sending it.

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