Costco membership costs vary depending on the type of membership you choose:
- Gold Star Membership : $65 per year. This is the basic personal membership and includes two membership cards for people living in the same household. It grants access to all Costco locations worldwide and online shopping
- Business Membership : $65 per year. This membership is for business owners and includes two cards, with the option to add affiliate cardholders for $65 each. It allows purchases for resale with proper documentation
- Executive Membership : $130 per year. This includes all the benefits of the Gold Star or Business memberships plus additional perks like an annual 2% reward on qualified Costco purchases (up to $1,250), extra discounts on Costco services, and benefits on select Costco Travel products. It also includes two membership cards
The membership fees are subject to applicable sales tax and were last increased in September 2024, with the Gold Star and Business memberships rising from $60 to $65, and the Executive membership from $120 to $130
. In summary, the membership fees are:
- Gold Star: $65/year
- Business: $65/year
- Executive: $130/year
All memberships include two cards for household members or affiliates as applicable
