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Get a Costco Membership, Receive a $40 Costco Shop Card

Brenda Raftlova
By Brenda Raftlova
As a Costco member, you'll have access to a plethora of benefits, including seasonal promotions, discounts on premium services and much more. And, for a limited time only, the retailer is giving a Costco shop card and other benefits to those who sign up.

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Yes, it’s only September, but it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas and holiday shopping. In fact, there are a plethora of benefits to starting your holiday shopping early. For instance, you’ll get to buy better gifts since more time means more thinking and more thinking means smarter decisions. You’ll also get to skip those long, irritating checkout lines. And, you’ll get to save money as you won’t be buying under any time pressures.

Costco is well aware of all the benefits to early holiday shopping and that’s why the warehouse retail store is currently offering a deal you won’t want to miss:

  • Sign up for one of Costco’s Gold Star Memberships: New members who purchase a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership will receive a $40 Costco Shop Card. Additionally, they’ll get $40 off any order of $250 and more on Costco.com with the promo code OFFERS21. However, the deal ends on Oct. 3, so be sure to be quick. See promo terms.

Please note the deal is limited-time-only and you need to sign up for auto renewal on a Visa® card at the time of sign-up to qualify for the Costco Shop Card.

What kind of benefits am I eligible for with a Costco membership?

It’s a great question, and we’ve got your answer:

1. Costco Gold Star Membership

As a Costco Gold Star member, you’ll have access to the savings and wide variety of merchandise at Costco warehouses as well as on Costco.com. You’ll also have access to Costco’s Same-Day and Two-Day delivery service, Costco lab-tested Kirkland’s Signature Gasoline, Costco’s pharmacy (and savings on prescription medications) and more. The annual membership fee is $60 (plus applicable sales tax). And remember, if you sign up now, you’ll get a $40 Costco Shop Card and $40 off any order of $250 or more on Costco.com with the promo code OFFERS21.

2. Costco Gold Star Executive Membership

As a Costco Gold Star Executive Member, you’ll have access to the same benefits as the Costco Gold Star member plus the following: You’ll earn 2% Rewards annually (up to $1,000) on eligible in-store and online purchases, have access to additional benefits and discounts on many Costco Services and receive the Costco Connection magazine monthly. The annual membership fee is $120 (plus applicable sales tax). And remember, if you sign up now, you’ll get a $40 Costco Shop Card and $40 off any order of $250 and more on Costco.com with the promo code OFFERS21.

Top early holiday picks available at Costco

If you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, you’re in luck. Costco has lots of options to choose from at great prices.

Here are some of our must-have items:

1. Chefman 6-in-1 stainless steel 15-bar pump espresso machine

Everyone loves coffee (OK, maybe not everyone but a vast majority) and that’s why any family member, or friend, on your holiday shopping list is going to love this 6-in-1 stainless steel 15-bar pump espresso machine from Chefman. Our absolute favorite thing about this compact kitchen appliance is that it sports seven presets with one-touch buttons, so anyone can easily make delicious espresso-based drinks, including creamy lattes and frothy cappuccinos. It’s currently priced at $149.99.

Coffee machine

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2. HoMedics Ellia Gather ultrasonic aroma diffuser with sound

Anyone can transform their home into a blissful spa thanks to the HoMedics Ellia Gather ultrasonic aroma diffuser with sound. Crafted from ceramic and wood, this gorgeous device will fill up your loved one’s space with the natural scent of essential oils for up to 10 hours. Additionally, it comes with an Essential Oil Starter Kit that includes three 10ml bottles of the most popular scents – lavender, peppermint and lemongrass – so you can either mix them or use them separately. It’s currently priced at $69.99.

HoMedics Ellia Gather Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser with Sound

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3. Beats Studio Buds true wireless noise cancelling earbuds

If you’ve got a fitness enthusiast among your family members or friends, then consider getting them these Beats Studio Buds true wireless noise cancelling earbuds. What we love about them so much, besides the fact that they’re extremely stylish, is that they’re comfortable to wear and have some of the best sound quality when it comes to earbuds. They’re also available in three colors – red, black and white – and are currently priced at $149.99.

Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

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Costco Membership Promotion terms and conditions

* Costco is not liable for invalid address entry during sign-up. Promotional Costco Shop Card incentive will be mailed 4 to 6 weeks after sign-up; it will be mailed to the address provided by the member.

* To receive the incentives, you must agree to auto renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa® card at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to sign up for auto renewal, incentives will not be mailed.

* A Costco membership is $60 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $60 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa® cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. New members must be 18 years of age or older.

* Limit one promotion per household. Valid for new memberships only. To qualify as a new member, an existing Costco membership must be expired at least 18 months or more. Not valid for renewal of an existing Costco membership or an upgrade of an existing membership to an Executive Membership. Nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion.

* To receive the new member promotion, click here and use the single use promo code on the following page when entering your payment information. (Note: You will see a $0.01 deduction on your membership cost after the promo code is entered. This indicates that your promo code has been accepted and you will receive the promotion incentives.)


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Brenda Raftlova

Brenda is a first-time mom and the biggest donut lover you`ll ever meet. When she`s not running after her little one, she`s doing one of these 3 things: Eating, working out, or blogging about the craziness of motherhood. Her life mantra: If there`s food, I`m there. Follow her on Instagram @candied_chocolate

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