Members already know that Costco can be a great place to find exclusive deals and competitive prices. But how do you make the most out of shopping there? There are several ways to do so, from using the Costco Mobile® App to using the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi.
Let’s explore 6 Costco shopping tips that can help you take your everyday shopping to the next level.
1. Use the Costco Mobile® App to discover savings
The Costco Mobile® App is designed to make your shopping experience simpler and more straightforward. It gives you access to an expanded online selection of merchandise and the ability to make your own shopping list. You’ll also find up-to-date info on all the current warehouse inventory and promotions.
The Costco Mobile® App is available for Apple and Android phones. Download it today to enjoy all the unique benefits.
2. Check out Costco's store-brand products
Costco Kirkland Signature™ items offer high-quality products at lower prices. If you want to save money at Costco, try looking for the Kirkland Signature brand to find great deals on everything from groceries and clothes to diapers and pet food.
3. Earn Costco Cash Back Rewards with the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi lets Costco members earn cash back rewards for everyday spending, including additional rewards on things like Costco and Costco.com purchases, gas, EV charging, restaurants and eligible travel. Plus, there’s no annual fee with your paid Costco membership. Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi cardmembers receive rewards in the form of a credit card reward certificate, redeemable for cash or Costco merchandise.
You’ll need an active Costco membership to apply for this credit card.
4. Check out Costco.com
You can visit Costco.com to find out about promotional offers on both online and warehouse items. Or you can sign up for the newsletter to have offers sent to your inbox based on your primary Costco warehouse location.
5. Consider a Costco Executive Membership
If you find yourself making regular purchases at Costco, you may consider signing up for Costco’s Executive Membership to take advantage of its spending opportunities. On top of the benefits offered by the Gold Star Membership, Executive Members get:
- Annual 2% Reward (up to $1,250) on qualified Costco purchases; terms, conditions and exclusions apply
- Additional benefits on Costco Services, including Costco Travel
- Expanded shopping hours
6. Fill up your gas tank at Costco
Costco Gas Stations are only open to Costco members and provide competitive prices on gas. Whether you're an avid road-tripper or a casual driver, filling up at Costco Gas Stations may help you make the most out of your gas spending. Current prices can be found using your Costco app.
Plus, if you have the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi, you can take advantage of these cash back spending categories:
- Earn 5% cash back rewards on gas at Costco
- Earn 4% cash back rewards on other eligible gas and electric vehicle (EV) charging
- The 5% and 4% earn is on a combined $7,000 spend per year, and then 1% thereafter
- Earn 3% cash back rewards on restaurants and eligible travel, including Costco Travel
- Earn 2% cash back rewards on all other purchases from Costco and Costco.com
- Earn 1% cash back on all other purchases
Cash back rewards will be provided as an annual credit card reward certificate in February billing statements, redeemable for cash or merchandise in a single transaction at U.S. Costco warehouses, including Puerto Rico, through December 31st of each year.
