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Jul 12, 2026 3:47 PM

New Costco Members + Select Amex Holders: 1-Yr Gold Star + $50 GC + $10 Amex Credit

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Groupon has for New/Select Former Costco Members + Select Amex Cardholders: 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership + $50 Shop Card (Email Delivery) + $10 Amex Statement Credit on sale for $65.

Thanks to Community Member mrm16 for sharing this deal

Note: Amex offer availability may vary by account. If you don't see the Amex offer in your Amex account, you may try adding it via this offer page (click the "Add to Card" button). Your 1-year Costco membership period will begin immediately upon purchase of the voucher. Check your email confirmation which will include your Costco membership number.

Membership Details:
  • Shop online/in-warehouse
  • 2 membership cards (primary member + one other adult in your household)
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • Main Offer Details:
    • Promotional value expires Aug 2, 2026. To qualify for the Digital Costco Shop Card you must purchase this promotion by August 2, 2026.
    • Voucher will be redeemed, and the 1-year membership period will begin immediately upon purchase of the voucher.
    • Limit 1 Groupon voucher per person. Valid in the U.S. only. All sales final.
    • 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.
    • Promotional Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed within 2 weeks after sign-up to qualifying members. The Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up.
    • Not valid for upgrade or renewal of an existing membership. Promotion may not be combined with any other promotion. To purchase this package, you must be 18 years of age or over.
    • Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up.
    • Photo identification required when you visit the warehouse to pick up your membership card.
    • Costco accepts all Visa® cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, and Costco Shop Cards.
    • Annual 2% Reward - Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. See Costco.com or the membership counter for details.
    • As part of the checkout process you will be asked for certain personal information that will be transferred to Costco to enable them to issue you a membership number.
    • $50 Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at Food Court Kiosks.
  • Amex Offer Details:
    • Earn a one-time $10 statement credit after using your enrolled eligible Card to spend a minimum of $50 in one or more qualifying purchases online at groupon.com by 7/26/2026. See terms.
    • Enrollment is limited. Eligible Card Members must first add offer to their Card and then use same enrolled Card for qualifying purchases. Any Cards issued outside of the US are not eligible. Only Card Members who enroll are eligible; offers are non-transferable.
    • Limit of 1 statement credit per eligible Card Member account.
    • If you meet the offer requirements, the statement credit(s) will typically post to your account within 30 days after you make a qualifying purchase, provided that American Express receives information from the merchant about your qualifying purchase. In some circumstances, it may take up to 90 days after the offer end date for statement credit(s) to post. Please call the number on the back of your Card if credit(s) have not posted to your account 30 days after you made the qualifying purchase. Accounts that are canceled at the time of fulfillment of the offer will not receive the credit(s). Credit(s) may not be received or may be reversed if an eligible purchase is returned, partially returned, refunded, canceled or modified.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by mrm16
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Groupon has for New/Select Former Costco Members + Select Amex Cardholders: 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership + $50 Shop Card (Email Delivery) + $10 Amex Statement Credit on sale for $65.

Thanks to Community Member mrm16 for sharing this deal

Note: Amex offer availability may vary by account. If you don't see the Amex offer in your Amex account, you may try adding it via this offer page (click the "Add to Card" button). Your 1-year Costco membership period will begin immediately upon purchase of the voucher. Check your email confirmation which will include your Costco membership number.

Membership Details:
  • Shop online/in-warehouse
  • 2 membership cards (primary member + one other adult in your household)
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • Main Offer Details:
    • Promotional value expires Aug 2, 2026. To qualify for the Digital Costco Shop Card you must purchase this promotion by August 2, 2026.
    • Voucher will be redeemed, and the 1-year membership period will begin immediately upon purchase of the voucher.
    • Limit 1 Groupon voucher per person. Valid in the U.S. only. All sales final.
    • 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.
    • Promotional Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed within 2 weeks after sign-up to qualifying members. The Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up.
    • Not valid for upgrade or renewal of an existing membership. Promotion may not be combined with any other promotion. To purchase this package, you must be 18 years of age or over.
    • Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up.
    • Photo identification required when you visit the warehouse to pick up your membership card.
    • Costco accepts all Visa® cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, and Costco Shop Cards.
    • Annual 2% Reward - Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. See Costco.com or the membership counter for details.
    • As part of the checkout process you will be asked for certain personal information that will be transferred to Costco to enable them to issue you a membership number.
    • $50 Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at Food Court Kiosks.
  • Amex Offer Details:
    • Earn a one-time $10 statement credit after using your enrolled eligible Card to spend a minimum of $50 in one or more qualifying purchases online at groupon.com by 7/26/2026. See terms.
    • Enrollment is limited. Eligible Card Members must first add offer to their Card and then use same enrolled Card for qualifying purchases. Any Cards issued outside of the US are not eligible. Only Card Members who enroll are eligible; offers are non-transferable.
    • Limit of 1 statement credit per eligible Card Member account.
    • If you meet the offer requirements, the statement credit(s) will typically post to your account within 30 days after you make a qualifying purchase, provided that American Express receives information from the merchant about your qualifying purchase. In some circumstances, it may take up to 90 days after the offer end date for statement credit(s) to post. Please call the number on the back of your Card if credit(s) have not posted to your account 30 days after you made the qualifying purchase. Accounts that are canceled at the time of fulfillment of the offer will not receive the credit(s). Credit(s) may not be received or may be reversed if an eligible purchase is returned, partially returned, refunded, canceled or modified.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Jul 27, 2026 1:01 AM
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EJ42Jul 27, 2026 1:01 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 View quoted comment :
Did you get a gift card even though your previous membership expired less than 18 months ago? I thought Costco are able to detect based on name, DOB etc.
Mine expired in 2022. I was just trying to reactivate the old account, but it wasn't possible with the Groupon deal. I probably could have with the direct Costco process, but they said I'd have to enable automatic renewal.

It doesn't really matter since I didn't have anything critical in my order history. It might be an issue for someone with an account just over 18 months.
Jul 27, 2026 1:52 AM
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PowerfulName4771Jul 27, 2026 1:52 AM
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Quote from EJ42 View quoted comment :
Mine expired in 2022. I was just trying to reactivate the old account, but it wasn't possible with the Groupon deal. I probably could have with the direct Costco process, but they said I'd have to enable automatic renewal.

It doesn't really matter since I didn't have anything critical in my order history. It might be an issue for someone with an account just over 18 months.
Thanks. I just did this deal. I just got an email from Costco with a new membership number. Not sure what the next steps are. Is one supposed to create an account at Costco.com or take the membership number and go to a store to get a card and then create an account?
Jul 27, 2026 4:14 AM
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EJ42Jul 27, 2026 4:14 AM
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Quote from PowerfulName4771 View quoted comment :
Thanks. I just did this deal. I just got an email from Costco with a new membership number. Not sure what the next steps are. Is one supposed to create an account at Costco.com or take the membership number and go to a store to get a card and then create an account?
You can go to a Costco for them to help you set up the account and get your physical card at the same time.
Jul 28, 2026 12:06 PM
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BargainDormammuJul 28, 2026 12:06 PM
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anyone who bought this on Jul 18 received the shop card? I had purchased this for my spouse who was never a member. My membership expired in jun this year.
Jul 28, 2026 12:17 PM
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Bill_kJul 28, 2026 12:17 PM
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Quote from BargainDormammu View quoted comment :
anyone who bought this on Jul 18 received the shop card? I had purchased this for my spouse who was never a member. My membership expired in jun this year.
I made the purchase on July 21st and haven't received it yet, they claim it should be received within two weeks. So if you don't receive it by 8/1 I'd suggest contacting Costco customer service, but hopefully it will arrive earlier. I'm anxiously awaiting mine too!
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Jul 28, 2026 12:25 PM
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PedroRJul 28, 2026 12:25 PM
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Quote from EJ42 View quoted comment :
I got a special offer for FREE that lets me never have to go to a Costco.
What would happen if they fixed the absolutely for shit shopping experience that they cultivate?
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Jul 28, 2026 1:20 PM
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EJ42Jul 28, 2026 1:20 PM
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Quote from PedroR View quoted comment :
What would happen if they fixed the absolutely for shit shopping experience that they cultivate?
I don't know, but I needed towels so they got me. I had to go to the DMV, so I went to Costco after that since my day couldn't get worse. Even after factoring in the membership fee, it saved me $22 compared to Walmart for better towels.

It reminded me why I hate Costco. BJ's and Sam's let you scan on your phone as you shop, then pay and bypass the line.

There's also the other people. Costco shoppers seem to be the most oblivious people who have no situational awareness or simply don't care that there are other shoppers. That's at least how it is in my area. The shoppers in BJ's and Sam's have manners. Costco attracts the BMW crowd who don't know what a turn signal is.

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Jul 28, 2026 4:26 PM
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srkiologistJul 28, 2026 4:26 PM
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Its been more than 2 weeks, no gift card yet Frown
Contacted support 3 times.
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Jul 28, 2026 6:16 PM
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Bill_kJul 28, 2026 6:16 PM
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Quote from srkiologist View quoted comment :
Its been more than 2 weeks, no gift card yet Frown
Contacted support 3 times.
Curious what they said, did they confirm your eligibility and that the card will be sent?
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Jul 28, 2026 7:12 PM
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Jul 28, 2026 7:12 PM
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Quote from Bill_k View quoted comment :
They claim eligible new accounts should receive the digital gift card within two weeks, so you reached that as of 7/25. I'd suggest contacting Costco's customer service for their support, they should be able to confirm your eligibility or explain why not. Good luck!
They said promotions team could not verify eligibilty. I need to take my ID to a warehouse now
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Quote from CrimsonApple188 View quoted comment :
kind of ironic: a costco deal on amex card -- but you cant use amex inside the costco
Beat me to it....
Jul 29, 2026 2:28 PM
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orioncygnusJul 29, 2026 2:28 PM
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"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."

is this actually true in practice. i think i've heard of people in the past who have gotten these kind of discounted memberships after letting their membership expire and then renewing after a couple weeks or so
Jul 29, 2026 3:07 PM
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Bill_kJul 29, 2026 3:07 PM
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Quote from orioncygnus View quoted comment :
"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."

is this actually true in practice. i think i've heard of people in the past who have gotten these kind of discounted memberships after letting their membership expire and then renewing after a couple weeks or so
There will always be some who slip thru a crack in the system, but the rule about previous membership is generally enforced in such deals.
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Jul 29, 2026 3:32 PM
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SensibleCheetah510Jul 29, 2026 3:32 PM
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Quote from lgoodwin View quoted comment :
This is the exact deal Costco.com has on its website for new customers. So why go through Groupon??
Because they are stupid

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