Big changes are brewing at Costco, and this one has shoppers buzzing. After already raising membership prices, the wholesale giant has introduced a new policy that’s ruffling feathers—and it might just be a dealbreaker for some!

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What’s the New Rule?

Forget the days of simply flashing your card at the door. Costco is rolling out kiosks where you’ll now need to scan your membership card to enter. Straightforward, right? Well, here’s the twist: the kiosk will display your membership photo to an employee. If the person holding the card doesn’t match the picture on file, they’re not getting in.

This stricter rule aims to crack down on card-sharing, but it’s causing headaches for families who share a membership. For example, spouses often share a card that only has one person’s photo, leaving the other partner stuck at the door.

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What Does This Mean for You?

  • Guests: Non-members can still tag along, but only if the actual cardholder is present.
  • Food Court Access: Those sneaky trips to grab a $1.50 hot dog without a membership? Say goodbye. The food court is now members-only.

The Upside

Costco claims this will speed up checkout by removing the need to show your card at the exit. But questions remain: How will this affect earning membership points? Will it complicate other perks? Only time will tell if this “perk” truly benefits shoppers—or if it’s more of a hassle.

The Bottom Line

This policy shift is set to impact millions of Costco members worldwide, making membership cards a true one-person deal. If you’re wondering how this will play out for your household, stay tuned. One thing’s for sure: Costco shopping just got a lot more personal.

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