Does Costco Have a Military Discount?

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Costco does not discount its membership fee for military members — all members pay the same price — but new members joining through a military promotion get a $40 (Executive) or $20 (Gold Star) digital Costco Shop Card instead.

A Shop Card, Not a Cheaper Membership

Unlike Sam's Club, which discounts the membership fee itself for military, Costco keeps membership pricing the same for everyone — active military doesn't pay less to join. What Costco does offer is a sign-up bonus: new members joining through a qualifying military promotion get a $40 digital Costco Shop Card with a new Executive membership, or a $20 Shop Card with a new Gold Star membership, rather than a reduced price at checkout. There's no discount on individual in-store or online purchases either — pricing is identical for all members regardless of military status.

Membership fee discount	Not offered — all members pay the same price
Purchase discount	Not offered — in-store and online prices are the same for all members
New Executive membership bonus	$40 digital Costco Shop Card
New Gold Star membership bonus	$20 digital Costco Shop Card

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Costco have a military discount?

Not on membership price or purchases — new members get a Costco Shop Card bonus instead ($40 Executive, $20 Gold Star).

Does Costco charge military members less for membership than Sam's Club?

No, Costco charges the same price for everyone; Sam's Club is the one that discounts membership for military.