This holiday season, many shoppers are turning to Costco for its attractive bulk savings.

As a staple of American shopping culture, Costco provides a wide range of products, including food items, electronics, and even gold bars.

The retailer offers two types of memberships for both individual and business users.

In September, Costco increased its membership fees for the first time since 2017, and has also introduced scanners at its warehouse locations, requiring members to scan their cards to gain entrance to some stores.

According to the 2023 Annual Report, Costco made $4.6 billion in membership fees from approximately 128 million members.

Here’s a breakdown of what you should know about Costco memberships.

If you’re looking for early Black Friday discounts, Groupon has the best deal for Costco memberships. An annual Gold Star Costco membership is available for $65, along with a $45 digital Costco Shop Card for future purchases at any Costco location or online. Additionally, you can purchase the Costco Executive Membership Package for $130, which also includes a $45 Costco Shop Card.

Gold Star Membership

• Cost: $65 per year
• Perks:
  • Access to warehouses
  • Access to Costco Gas stations
  • One free household card
  • A variety of Costco services, including auto and home insurance, the Costco Auto Program, pet insurance, and bottled water delivery

Register for a Costco membership on Groupon

Executive Membership

• Cost: $130 per year
• Perks:
  • Includes all Gold Star membership benefits
  • Earn a 2% reward on qualified purchases annually
  • One free household card
  • Access to Costco services with discounts on select options

Join Costco via Groupon