Join Costco, America's #1 membership warehouse club, trusted by 68 million members with a 92.7% renewal rate. This Groupon includes a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card to get you started - a bonus you typically won't find when signing up at the Costco membership desk in-store.
Executive Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card
All the benefits of Gold Star plus:
- 2% Annual Reward (up to $1,250/year) on qualified Costco purchases
- Exclusive early shopping hours (9am, one hour before everyone else)
- $10/month Instacart delivery credit ($120/year value)
- Enhanced Costco Travel rewards
- Costco gas station savings ($0.25–$0.50/gal cheaper than competitors)
Backed by Costco's satisfaction guarantee: if your 2% reward doesn't cover the membership fee difference, Costco refunds it.
Gold Star Membership + $45 Digital Costco Shop Card
- Access to 600+ Costco warehouses in the US (900+ worldwide) and Costco.com
- Includes two membership cards
- Costco gas station savings ($0.25–$0.50/gal cheaper)
- Full satisfaction guarantee, cancel anytime for a full refund
Why Executive?
Executive Membership
$130 → plus a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card
- ✓ 2% Annual Reward (up to $1,250)
- ✓ Early shopping hours (9am)
- ✓ $10/mo Instacart credit
- ✓ Enhanced Travel rewards
- ✓ Two membership cards
- ✓ 600+ warehouses in the US (900+ worldwide) + Costco.com
- ✓ Costco gas savings
- ✓ 2% reward guarantee
Gold Star Membership
$65 → plus a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card
- ✓ Two membership cards
- ✓ 600+ warehouses in the US (900+ worldwide) + Costco.com
- ✓ Costco gas savings
- × No annual reward
- × No early hours
- × No Instacart credit
- × No travel rewards
Spend more than $200/month at Costco? Your Executive membership pays for itself.
The 2% annual reward pays for itself - here's how it scales.
Nearly half of all Costco members choose Executive. 9 out of 10 renew every year.
The actual 2% Annual Reward check - real money back every year
What Groupon Buyers Say
★★★★★
"I bought this deal for myself to see if I could get value for a single person in a NYC apartment. Basically $20 for the first year and I'm still amazed."
First-timer★★★★★
"I always wanted to join and the Groupon deal helped make it happen. I even bought a Cadillac and used the Costco Auto Buying program."
Services★★★★★
"One of the best deals. They will no pressure ask if you want upgrade to premium. At end of the year they gave me another $60 for shopping with them."
ExecutiveBenefits Most New Members Don't Know About
Your membership unlocks far more than bulk groceries.
How It Works: 3 Simple Steps
Buy on Groupon
Purchase your membership option. You'll receive a confirmation email from Groupon, which will include your Costco membership number. You can shop on Costco.com right away!
Get Your Membership Card
Visit any Costco warehouse and present your photo ID and your Groupon confirmation email to get your physical membership card.
Receive Your Digital Costco Shop Card
Your Digital Costco Shop Card arrives by email within 2 weeks of successful membership activation. Use it like cash in-store or online.
Need To Know
🔄 Redemption & Activation
- Membership activates immediately upon purchase
- Check email for Costco confirmation with membership number
- Visit any Costco warehouse with photo ID for physical card
- $45 Digital Costco Shop Card emailed within 2 weeks
ℹ️ Eligibility
- Valid only for new members or those whose membership expired 18+ months ago
- Both Primary and Household memberships must have been expired 18+ months
- Must be 18 years or older
- Limit 1 per person, US only
📋 Terms & Conditions
- All sales final
- Promotional value expires May 10, 2026
- Digital Costco Shop Card not redeemable for cash or at Food Court
- Costco accepts Visa, cash, checks, debit/ATM, Costco Shop Cards
- See Costco's Member Privileges and Conditions
⚖️ Legal Disclosures
- Merchant is solely responsible for care and quality of advertised goods and services
- Not eligible for additional promo codes or discounts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Groupon deal legitimate?
Yes. This is an official Costco–Groupon partnership. Your membership is confirmed directly by Costco via email from [email protected]. This deal is covered by TheStreet, USA Today, and Doctor of Credit as a legitimate offer.
Is this a better deal than signing up at Costco directly?
Same price, but Groupon includes a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card that you typically don't get at the Costco membership desk. A better value from day one.
When will I receive my Digital Costco Shop Card?
Promotion terms must be met in full to qualify for the incentive. The Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary member within 2 weeks after sign-up.
Should I choose Executive or Gold Star?
If your household spends $271+ per month at Costco, Executive pays for itself via the 2% annual reward. Costco guarantees: if your 2% reward doesn't cover the membership fee difference, they refund it.
What if I was a Costco member before?
You must not have been a member (Primary, Household, or Affiliate) in the last 18 months. If unsure, check with Costco before purchasing.
How often does Groupon run this deal?
About once per year. This is a limited-time offer expiring May 10, 2026.
What are the eligibility requirements for the membership + incentive?
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. Not valid for upgrade or renewal of an existing membership.
How do I activate my Costco membership?
Your Costco membership has been activated and is ready to use online immediately. The promotion incentives will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member within two weeks to qualifying members.
How do I create a Costco.com account?
If you haven't registered on Costco.com before, follow these steps:
- Go to Costco.com and click Sign In/Register at the top right corner.
- Select Create Account.
- Enter your email address, create a password, and provide your membership number.
How do I verify my Costco.com account?
Verifying your identity ensures the security of your membership. To complete the one-time verification process:
- Sign in to your Costco.com account.
- Navigate to your Account Details and click Verify Membership.
- Enter your membership number, first name, last name, and ZIP Code.
- Answer the security questions provided. Once verified, you'll be able to manage your membership online.
How do I get my physical membership card?
- Wait for your confirmation email from Groupon (may take up to 2 hours). This email includes your membership number.
- Visit your local Costco location.
- Bring your photo ID and confirmation email to the Membership Counter.
- A Costco associate will issue your membership card and assist with any questions.
What payment methods are accepted at Costco?
Costco accepts a variety of payment methods, including all Visa® cards, cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT cards, and Costco Shop Cards.
Can I use Groupon promo codes with this offer?
No, this Costco Membership offer is not eligible for Groupon promo codes or other discounts.
Fine Print
Terms & Conditions
- Voucher will be redeemed, and 1-year membership period will begin immediately upon purchase of the voucher.
- To qualify, you must purchase this promotion by May 10, 2026.
- Limit 1 Groupon voucher per person. Valid in the US 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.
- 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.
- ¹Digital Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at the Food Court.
- The Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up within 2 weeks after sign-up to qualifying members.
- 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.
- *Annual 2% Reward Terms and Conditions
- Costco Shop Card will immediately be void if Costco determines that it was at any time obtained illegally (including by fraud, theft, or other criminal act or failing to tender proper payment) or if it is altered or (if applicable) defaced.
- Costco accepts all Visa® cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, and Costco Shop Cards.
- Costco employees are not eligible for new member promotions.
- 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.
About Costco
Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. With more than 900 locations worldwide, Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services.