Shop smarter with Costco’s Executive tier and digital bonus — pay $140, get a $40 shop card

TL;DR: Pay $130 for a 1-year Costco Executive Gold Star Membership and receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you redeem online (new members only).
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Running errands doesn’t have to feel like…running errands. At Costco, one trip can knock out groceries, tech, clothes, travel planning, and your next eye exam — all in one place.
For $130, you get a 1-year Executive Gold Star Membership — Costco’s highest tier — plus a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* after online redemption. That includes both the standard $65 membership and the $65 Executive upgrade. It’s only available to new members or those who haven’t had a membership in over 18 months, so be sure to redeem online soon (within 30 days, must be by 12/31/25 to qualify).
Here’s what makes the Executive tier smart for forward-thinkers and number-crunchers: you can earn a 2% annual reward on qualified purchases at Costco, Costco.com, and Costco Travel up to $1,250 per year. You also may see deeper discounts on select Costco Services**, like check printing, and certain auto perks like roadside assistance.
Stretch your budget while streamlining errands, and knocking out everyday tasks in one trip. You’ll also get a free Household Card, access to all 500+ Costco locations worldwide, and the ability to shop online or at the gas station without extra fees.
Once you redeem your membership online (required before heading to a warehouse), your $40 Costco Digital Shop Card* shows up via email within two weeks. This offer is a solid, practical membership designed for people who appreciate value and don’t mind planning ahead to get it.
Purchase a year-long Executive Gold Star Membership for $130 and get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* for a limited time.
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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® 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 emailed.
Valid only for new members and those whose memberships (Primary and Household) have expired at least 18 months or more. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Not valid for renewal or upgrade of an existing membership. Promotion may not be combined with any other promotion. Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up within 2 weeks to qualifying members. 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 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 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. (Note: You will see a $0.01 deduction on your membership cost after the promo code is entered. This indicates that your promo code has been successfully applied).
**Services are provided to Costco members by third parties.
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