Does Costco Have a Senior Discount?

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Costco does not offer a senior membership discount and never has — a Gold Star membership is $65/year and Executive is $130/year for shoppers of any age, unlike rival Sam's Club, which does discount memberships for 50+.

No Age-Based Discount, By Long-Standing Policy

Unlike Sam's Club, which discounts a first-year membership for shoppers 50 and older, Costco charges the same $65/year Gold Star or $130/year Executive membership fee regardless of age — this has never been different. Costco does offer discounted new memberships for other specific groups, like military members, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers, similar to warehouse club BJ's — but age on its own isn't one of the qualifying categories.

Senior membership discount	Not offered — never has been
Gold Star membership	$65/year, same price regardless of age
Executive membership	$130/year, same price regardless of age
Other discounted groups	Military members, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers may qualify for other membership promotions — not an age-based one

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Costco have a senior discount on membership?

No, Costco has never offered a senior discount on membership, unlike Sam's Club.

How much is a Costco membership for seniors?

The same as anyone else — $65/year for Gold Star or $130/year for Executive.