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How to Cancel Costco Membership (2026 guide)

Q: Will I get a refund if I cancel my Costco membership?

Yes, Costco offers a full satisfaction guarantee on memberships. You'll receive a prorated refund based on how much of your membership year remains, regardless of how often you shopped there.

Q: Can I cancel my Costco membership online?

No, Costco doesn't offer online membership cancellation. You must visit a warehouse location or call customer service at 1-800-774-2678 to cancel your membership.

Q: What happens to my Costco credit card when I cancel?

Your Costco Anywhere Visa card remains active even after cancelling your membership. The credit card is managed by Citi and operates independently of your warehouse membership.

Q: Do I need to cancel at the same Costco where I signed up?

No, you can cancel your membership at any Costco warehouse location. Your membership information is available at all locations nationwide.

Q: How long does it take to get my Costco membership refund?

If you cancel in person, you typically receive an immediate refund. Phone cancellations may take 7-10 business days for the refund to appear on your original payment method.

Q: Can I rejoin Costco after cancelling my membership?

Yes, you can sign up for a new Costco membership at any time after cancelling. There's no waiting period, but you'll need to pay the full annual membership fee again.

Q: What happens to my Executive membership rewards when I cancel?

Any unused 2% rewards from your Executive membership will be refunded on a prorated basis when you cancel. You'll receive back the portion corresponding to your remaining membership time.

Cancelling your Costco membership requires either visiting a warehouse or calling customer service — you can't cancel online. This guide covers both methods and what to expect with refunds.

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Costco Cancellation at a Glance

Cancel Online

Main Cancel methods

In-Person

Phone

Time to Cancel

5-15 mins

Plus travel time to warehouse

Where to Cancel

Membership Counter

Or call customer service

Costco doesn't offer online membership cancellation like most retailers. You must either visit a warehouse membership counter or call their customer service line to cancel your membership and request a refund.

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Cancel Your Costco Membership

Follow these steps to cancel at any Costco warehouse location. You can also call customer service if you can't visit in person.

Cancel Your Costco Membership

Follow these steps to cancel at any Costco warehouse location. You can also call customer service if you can't visit in person.

Cancel Your Costco Membership

Follow these steps to cancel at any Costco warehouse location. You can also call customer service if you can't visit in person.

01

Visit your local Costco warehouse

Go to any Costco location during business hours. You don't need to visit your original signup location.

02

Head to the membership counter

Look for the Membership counter near the customer service area, usually located at the front of the store.

03

Present your membership card and ID

Bring your Costco membership card and a valid photo ID. The representative will look up your account information.

04

Request membership cancellation

Tell the representative you want to cancel your membership. They may ask for your reason but it's not required.

05

Get your refund confirmation

You'll receive a prorated refund of your membership fee. The refund amount depends on how much of the membership year you used.

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Costco-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your Costco membership cancellation timing or refund amount.

Costco-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your Costco membership cancellation timing or refund amount.

Costco-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your Costco membership cancellation timing or refund amount.

100% satisfaction guarantee applies to memberships

Costco offers full refunds on memberships at any time during your membership year, regardless of how much you used it.

Executive members get rewards back too

Costco credit card stays active

100% satisfaction guarantee applies to memberships

Costco offers full refunds on memberships at any time during your membership year, regardless of how much you used it.

Executive members get rewards back too

Costco credit card stays active

100% satisfaction guarantee applies to memberships

Costco offers full refunds on memberships at any time during your membership year, regardless of how much you used it.

Executive members get rewards back too

Costco credit card stays active

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you time your cancellation properly and avoid losing benefits.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you time your cancellation properly and avoid losing benefits.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can help you time your cancellation properly and avoid losing benefits.

1. Your membership expires immediately

Unlike subscriptions that run until the end of the billing period, Costco membership access ends immediately when you cancel, even though you get a refund.

2. Annual renewal date affects refund amount

3. Consider the pharmacy and gas benefits

1. Your membership expires immediately

Unlike subscriptions that run until the end of the billing period, Costco membership access ends immediately when you cancel, even though you get a refund.

2. Annual renewal date affects refund amount

3. Consider the pharmacy and gas benefits

1. Your membership expires immediately

Unlike subscriptions that run until the end of the billing period, Costco membership access ends immediately when you cancel, even though you get a refund.

2. Annual renewal date affects refund amount

3. Consider the pharmacy and gas benefits

Alternative cancellation methods

If you can't visit a warehouse, you can cancel your Costco membership by phone during business hours.

Alternative cancellation methods

If you can't visit a warehouse, you can cancel your Costco membership by phone during business hours.

Alternative cancellation methods

If you can't visit a warehouse, you can cancel your Costco membership by phone during business hours.

In-Person

Visit the membership counter at any Costco warehouse location to cancel your membership and receive an immediate refund.

Any Costco warehouse location

In-Person

Visit the membership counter at any Costco warehouse location to cancel your membership and receive an immediate refund.

Any Costco warehouse location

Phone Cancel

Call Costco customer service if you can't visit a warehouse location to cancel your membership.

1-800-774-2678

Phone Cancel

Call Costco customer service if you can't visit a warehouse location to cancel your membership.

1-800-774-2678

In-Person

Visit the membership counter at any Costco warehouse location to cancel your membership and receive an immediate refund.

Any Costco warehouse location

Phone Cancel

Call Costco customer service if you can't visit a warehouse location to cancel your membership.

1-800-774-2678

Other options to consider

If cost is the issue, there are a few alternatives that might work better than cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If cost is the issue, there are a few alternatives that might work better than cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If cost is the issue, there are a few alternatives that might work better than cancelling completely.

Downgrade your membership tier

If you have Executive membership but aren't earning enough rewards, you can downgrade to Gold Star and save $60 annually.

Gold Star - $60/year basic membership
Executive - $120/year with 2% rewards on purchases

Share Your Plan

Each membership includes a free household card for someone living at the same address, effectively splitting the annual cost between two people.

Downgrade your membership tier

If you have Executive membership but aren't earning enough rewards, you can downgrade to Gold Star and save $60 annually.

Gold Star - $60/year basic membership
Executive - $120/year with 2% rewards on purchases

Share Your Plan

Each membership includes a free household card for someone living at the same address, effectively splitting the annual cost between two people.

Downgrade your membership tier

If you have Executive membership but aren't earning enough rewards, you can downgrade to Gold Star and save $60 annually.

Gold Star - $60/year basic membership
Executive - $120/year with 2% rewards on purchases

Share Your Plan

Each membership includes a free household card for someone living at the same address, effectively splitting the annual cost between two people.

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Costco Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling Costco membership and refund policies.

Costco Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling Costco membership and refund policies.

Costco Cancellation FAQ

Common questions about cancelling Costco membership and refund policies.

Will I get a refund if I cancel my Costco membership?

Can I cancel my Costco membership online?

What happens to my Costco credit card when I cancel?

Do I need to cancel at the same Costco where I signed up?

How long does it take to get my Costco membership refund?

Can I rejoin Costco after cancelling my membership?

What happens to my Executive membership rewards when I cancel?

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About Costco

Costco is a membership-based warehouse club that provides bulk groceries, household items, electronics, and services to members. The retailer operates on an annual membership fee model with two main tiers: Gold Star and Executive memberships.

Why people cancel Costco

Not shopping there enough anymore
Membership fee increased
Found better deals elsewhere
Moving away from nearest location
Don't need bulk quantities

Why people cancel Costco

Not shopping there enough anymore
Membership fee increased
Found better deals elsewhere
Moving away from nearest location
Don't need bulk quantities

Why people cancel Costco

Not shopping there enough anymore
Membership fee increased
Found better deals elsewhere
Moving away from nearest location
Don't need bulk quantities

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