Gold Star membership costs $60/year and gives you access to stores as well as travel services
. The Executive Membership costs $120/year and comes with a few extra perks, including 2% back on your purchases made through Costco Travel (up to $1,000 per year).
Can you use Costco rewards for travel?
Can I use my Costco Executive Membership Rewards to pay for travel?
No. Costco Executive Membership 2% Rewards certificates can only be used for purchases at Costco warehouses
. However, if you'd like to purchase travel, you can take your 2% Rewards certificate to the warehouse and use it to buy a Costco Shop Card.
What Costco membership do I need for Costco Travel?
You need to be a member
A basic membership to the wholesale club will set you back about $60 a year, according to the retailer's site. If you plan to shop and travel with Costco frequently, then you may want to consider an
executive membership, which is $120 a year
.
Does Costco gold include travel?
Excludes taxes, fees, surcharges, gratuities, trip protection, and portions of travel purchased through a third party
such as activities, tours, baggage fees, upgrades, rental car equipment, resort charges, port charges, resort and cruise line fees and similar extras.
Do I get 2% back on Costco Travel?
Executive Members Earn an Annual 2% Reward
For Executive Member purchases made directly from Costco Travel,
a 2% Reward will be earned and applied after travel is completed
. Must be an Executive Member when travel starts.
What's the difference between Costco Gold Star and Executive Membership?
There are two types of Costco memberships: Standard: Costco's base membership tier, called Gold Star, is $60 annually. Executive:
The Gold Star Executive membership is $120 a year
. Executive members get an annual 2% reward (up to $1,000) on qualifying Costco, Costco.com, and Costco Travel purchases.
Can I cash out my Costco rewards certificate?
Costco credit card rewards certificates can be redeemed for merchandise in the Costco warehouse, or
you can cash it out
. If you want cash, Costco reserves the right to pay you by cash, check, or electronic transfer.
How can I tell if I used my Costco rewards certificate?
You can verify your current certificate number by
logging in to Citi® Online and visiting the Rewards Summary Page or by calling 1-877-419-4002 (TTY: 711)
. I have multiple Costco Anywhere Visa® Card accounts.
How do I use my Costco rewards check?
To redeem them, simply
visit your local Costco warehouse
(they are valid anywhere within the U.S., including Puerto Rico). Please note that reward coupons can't be redeemed at our gas stations or online at Costco.com.
What does Costco Gold Star membership include?
A Gold Star Membership includes
one free Household Card,* and allows you to purchase products for your home and family
. Your Gold Star Membership is valid for one year at any Costco location worldwide, and at Costco.com. All memberships must be renewed annually.
How do I change my Costco membership from Gold Star to executive?
At that time, one of our helpful employees will be happy to update your information and provide you with a new membership card. If you're wanting to reverse your Executive Membership, please
visit the membership counter of your local Costco
. Or, call Member Services at 1-800-774-2678.
What is the Gold Star membership at Costco?
The Gold Star Membership at Costco Wholesale
lets you to purchase products for personal use at any Costco location worldwide and online at Costco.com
. One additional card is also provided for a member of your household* at no additional charge. Membership is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
How do you get discounts on Costco Travel?
- The Best Ways to Save with Costco Travel.
- Always Check Pricing for Rental Cars.
- [Read: 15 Tips to Save Money on Your Next Vacation.]
- Book Rentals with No Upfront Deposit.
- Get a Free Second Driver.
- Compare Cruise Pricing and Keep an Eye Out for Freebies.
- Look for Special Incentives on Vacation Packages.
How much do you have to spend at Costco to break even?
As you can see from the chart, spending
$250 a month
is the break-even point for whether an Executive Membership is worth it. Look back at your Costco expenses from the past year.
How do I get a free Costco card?
- Use a Costco Shop Card.
- Shop with a Costco Member.
- Place an Instacart Order.
- Shop Online at Costco.com.
- Buy Alcohol.
- Buy Prescriptions and/or Immunizations. Find a Costco Membership Discount.
- Get a Costco Shop Card When You Sign Up.
- Check Online Deal Websites.
Can I get into Costco early with an Executive Membership?
Though Costco used to offer their Executive Members access to stores one hour earlier than other members,
this is no longer the case
. All member tiers are welcomed in at normal store opening times.
How do you get 2 Costco rewards?
The 2% Reward is
issued approximately three months prior to the member's renewal date, in the Renewal Statement
, and reflects the Reward earned up until the issue date. A member must be a current, paid Executive Member at the end of the membership year to be entitled to the Reward.
Will Costco honor expired rewards?
The credit card company partnered with Costco says
customers can safely ignore the expiry date on the retailer's Cash Back Rebate Coupons
.
What month does Costco send out rebate checks?
The Reward will be mailed to you
approximately 2 months before your renewal date
in a Renewal Statement.
Does Costco gas go towards rewards?
In the U.S.,
Rewards are not calculated
: (i) on purchases of cigarettes or tobacco-related products, gasoline, Costco Cash Cards, postage stamps, alcoholic beverages in certain states (including Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee), and at food courts; (ii) on membership fees; (iii) on …
