A quick Costco trip for milk and eggs can easily turn into a much fuller cart, especially with holiday gifts and entertaining supplies on the list. New members can currently sign up for a Gold Star or Executive Gold Star membership and receive a $45 digital Costco Shop Card for future purchases.
A Gold Star membership costs $65 per year. It provides access to Costco warehouses around the world, member pricing on a range of products, online shopping, Costco gas stations, and services such as travel, optical and pharmacy.
The Executive Gold Star membership costs $130 annually and includes the standard membership benefits. Members can also earn an annual 2% reward on eligible Costco and Costco Travel purchases, up to $1,250. Other perks include early shopping hours, additional Costco Travel benefits, and a $10 monthly credit on qualifying same-day delivery orders of at least $150.
New members who choose either option receive the $45 digital Shop Card. To qualify, you must not have been a Costco member during the previous 18 months. The membership must be purchased by Dec. 20, 2026, and redeemed by Jan. 31, 2027. Costco says it will email the card within two weeks of redemption.
