Limited time: Join Costco for $65, get $45 to spend there

I put this membership promotion to the test.

The Buy Costco Deal

Receive a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you join as a Gold Star Member for a limited time.

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I’m a diehard bargain hunter, but even I was surprised to see this promotion: Join Costco as a Gold Star Member ($65) and get a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* to spend there. Two people in your household can use this membership.

I’ll let you do the math, but this is an incredible opportunity if you’ve been looking to join the wholesale club — and it won’t be around long.

My experience joining Costco

The real reason I wanted to become a Costco Gold Star Member was to get more errands done in one place. A friend of mine always brags about grocery shopping, filling her medication, picking up dinner, and getting gas there — and now, it’s my turn.

What she didn’t mention, though, was how much fun it is just to walk the aisles of the warehouse. Costco has free samples to taste, holiday decorations galore, and clothing to browse. I left with a few things I honestly didn’t need…

  • A heated blanket
  • A fur-lined shacket
  • A bag of Doritos bigger than my head
  • A stomach full of pizza from the Food Court

Holiday shopping at Costco will be on a whole new level. I’m excited to shop for presents for my nieces and nephews with so many options — toys, brand-name electronics, endless snacks, and more.

How to take advantage of this promotion

  1. Complete your purchase and receive a confirmation email.
  2. Follow the instructions to redeem your membership online.
  3. Pick up your membership card at your local Costco.

My Gold Star Membership also came with a complimentary Household Card. This lets me share the Costco membership with my husband since he lives with me. So, even though I only paid for one membership, we can both visit warehouses and shop on our own.

Costco Card

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After I redeemed my membership online, it took about one week to receive my $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* via email. To spend it, I just scanned the barcode at the self-checkout.

This bargain hunter is one happy gal. Get your own Costco Gold Star Membership with a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* before this promotion ends.

 
Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* - $65

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*To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to provide a valid email address, a Digital Costco Shop Card will not be emailed. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Limit one per household. Nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. New members will receive their Digital Costco Shop Card by email within 2 weeks of sign-up. Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at Gas Stations, Car Washes, or Food Court Kiosks. A Costco membership is $65 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $65 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household 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.