Join Costco for a $45 Gift Card to Help With Holiday Shopping
What the offer includes
New members who sign up for either a Gold Star or Executive Gold Star membership can get a $45 digital Costco Shop Card. The card can be used for future purchases, including groceries and holiday gifts.
Executive membership benefits
The Executive Gold Star membership costs $130 per year and includes the benefits of the standard membership. It also offers early shopping hours and additional benefits on Costco Travel packages.
Executive members can receive a $10 monthly credit on eligible same-day delivery orders of $150 or more through Costco’s Instacart-powered service. New members choosing this tier can also receive the $45 digital Shop Card.
Eligibility and deadlines
To qualify for the offer, a person must not have been a Costco member during the previous 18 months. The membership must be purchased by Dec. 20, 2026, and the offer redeemed by Jan. 31, 2027. Costco will email the digital Shop Card within two weeks of redemption.
Key points
- New Gold Star and Executive Gold Star members can receive a $45 digital Costco Shop Card.
- Gold Star membership costs $65 a year; Executive Gold Star costs $130.
- Eligibility requires no Costco membership in the previous 18 months.
- Purchase by Dec. 20, 2026, and redeem by Jan. 31, 2027.