First Costco price hike since 2017 effective September 1, 2024
New members signing up for a Costco membership on or after September 1, 2024 (and renewal members) are experiencing a membership fee increase of $5 from $60 to $65. Business membership increased by $10 to $130 a year. COSTCO: “Over the coming months, membership scanning devices will be used at the entrance door of your local warehouse” and “Once deployed, prior to entering, all members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR Code against the scanner.” Members with cards that don’t have a photos, should be prepared with a valid photo ID, and encourages shoppers to visit the membership counter and get a Costco ID with a photo. Costco’s new rule also requires all guests to be accompanied by a valid cardholder to enter its stores, which is aimed to prevent non-members from sneaking in with a member's card. Costco’s first membership price hike in 7 years just went into effect - Yahoo! Finance Costco's first membership fee increase in 7 yea...