Sign up at Costco and get a $20 gift card. Here's how

Are you thinking about joining Costco? Or have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, stores will begin scanning cards at the entrance and require the presence of the member), it's a good time to invest in your own. And with this offer, when you buy one Gold Star Membership for one year Through Stack Social, you'll receive a $20 gift card, absolutely free. That basically brings your membership cost down to just $45 per year, down from the current price of $65. (If you prefer the top-tier subscription, you can also sign up for the free membership.) Costco Executive Gold Star Membership(You can also get a $40 gift card right now with your membership.)

This offer is only available to new Costco members or those whose membership expired more than 18 months ago. It's also only available to customers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. While you can purchase a maximum of two memberships, there's a limit of one per household, so you can keep one and give the other away. (You can, however, get an additional card for a member of the same household who is 18 or older.)

I purchased this Costco deal in November 2023 and can attest to this. The redemption process was simple: you purchase and redeem the membership online and pick up your card at any Costco location at the customer service counter (just be prepared for them to take a photo of your card, which they didn’t do for me). To get your $20 gift card, you enter your email at the time of redemption. My gift card arrived via email within two weeks and I had the option to scan it on my phone or print it out to use in-store or online.

Costco has more than 800 branches worldwide: Find a store near you hereYou can also shop online. Costco members can find everything from groceries to household items, electronics, pharmacies and more. Members will also get savings on Costco Services, which include the Costco Gas Station and Costco Tire Center, and others that can connect you with home and auto insurance, pet insurance and identity protection. Costco also offers travel deals, including resort and cruise packages.

Don't miss this offer on a Costco Gold Star Membership for one year plus a $20 gift card.