: When paying, the cashier will likely need a supervisor to perform a "99" override to start your transaction without a membership scan.
: Have a friend or family member with a membership buy a physical card at a warehouse or a digital card at Costco.com .
You will still be able to spend the Shop Cards you already purchased.
You can purchase a membership, buy several Shop Cards in denominations that will last you (e.g., five $100 cards), and then request a full refund on your membership fee at the service desk.
: Show the Shop Card to the employee at the entrance instead of a membership card.
Costco shop cards & how they work: Everything you need to know
: You can spend more than the card's value, but you must pay the remaining balance using cash or debit .
