Costco
$65/yr Gold Star, $130/yr Executive.
Exit grade D: No easy self-serve cancel: expect a retention gauntlet or a phone call to close the account.
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Costco: $65/yr Gold Star, $130/yr Executive. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is moderate. Our take: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee = cancel anytime for full membership-fee refund.
Last verified: July 22, 2026
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Our take
100% Satisfaction Guarantee = cancel anytime for full membership-fee refund. (No trial — $20–$45 Shop Card promo with new $65 Gold Star signup)
The honest data
By the numbers
- Price after
- $65.00 / mo
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Medium
What’s new with Costco
- Offer changeJun 11, 2025
Costco Executive members get a $10 monthly credit for same-day delivery
Since June 30, 2025, Costco Executive members automatically receive a $10 credit each month toward qualifying $150-plus orders on Costco same-day delivery or Instacart, applied once a membership number is linked, with no separate enrollment needed.
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Costco free trial - frequently asked
- How much does Costco cost?
- Costco costs $65.00 per month.
- Do I need a credit card for the Costco trial?
- Yes - Costco requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note when it converts to a paid plan.
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