Costco Wholesale

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Costco Wholesale is a membership-based warehouse club chain that sells a wide range of products including groceries, electronics, household goods, and apparel, often in bulk at discounted prices.

Issaquah, WA
costco.com

About Costco Wholesale

Costco Wholesale is a membership-based warehouse club headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, with hundreds of warehouse locations worldwide and a full online store at costco.com. Members pay an annual fee to access bulk-priced groceries, electronics, household goods, furniture, apparel, pharmacy services, optical, and more. Costco also offers additional services such as Costco Gas, Costco Travel (vacations, rental cars, cruises), tire centers, photo and printing services, and various insurance and financial products in partnership with third parties.

A Costco charge may appear on your bank or card statement when you shop in a warehouse, order from costco.com, buy fuel at Costco Gas, renew your annual membership, or use services like Costco Travel. Statement descriptors may look like “COSTCO WHSE,” “COSTCO.COM,” “COSTCO GAS,” or “COSTCO MEMBERSHIP.” You might also see charges tied to recurring membership renewals, special orders, online-only items, or pre-authorizations for gas or travel bookings. Some temporary holds may appear higher than your final purchase total, especially for fuel, rental cars booked through Costco Travel, or when a tip can be added later (such as same‑day delivery through a partner).

If you’re unsure about a Costco charge, first sign in to your account at costco.com or review recent in‑warehouse receipts and your membership renewal date. Many in‑store receipts can be reprinted at the membership counter, and online order details are available under “Orders & Returns” on costco.com. For help, visit the Membership or Customer Service desk at your local warehouse, use the “Contact Us” section on costco.com for phone and chat support, or call the customer service number on the back of your membership card. If a transaction appears incorrect, Costco can usually look it up by your membership number or card details to clarify the purchase, process returns, or correct billing errors.

Bank Statement Variations

19 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Costco Wholesale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from “COSTCO WHSE” or “COSTCO.COM” on my statement?

“COSTCO WHSE” usually indicates a purchase made in a physical Costco warehouse, while “COSTCO.COM” indicates an online order placed through costco.com. These charges can include merchandise, groceries, pharmacy items (where allowed), or special orders. Check your in‑store receipts and your online order history under “Orders & Returns” when logged in to costco.com to match the amount and date.

What are Costco’s membership fees, and how do they appear as charges?

In the U.S., standard annual memberships are typically Gold Star or Business at around $60 per year, and Executive memberships are about $120 per year (Executive is essentially a Gold Star or Business membership plus an added fee for extra benefits and a 2% rewards program on qualified purchases). Membership renewals often appear as a single annual charge labeled “COSTCO MEMBERSHIP” or similar on or near your renewal date. If you have auto‑renew enabled, this charge will recur each year to the card on file for your membership.

Why was I charged by Costco if I only bought gas?

Costco Gas purchases commonly appear as “COSTCO GAS” or “COSTCO FUEL” on your statement. When you start fueling, Costco may place a temporary authorization hold that can be higher than your actual fill‑up amount; this is to ensure your card has sufficient funds. The pending amount is adjusted to the final purchase price once the transaction settles, usually within a few business days.

Can Costco charges be recurring or subscription-like besides the annual membership?

Beyond the annual membership fee, most Costco purchases are one‑time charges, but you may see recurring patterns if you have auto‑renew set up or if you regularly use services that bill periodically through Costco partners. For example, certain insurance or home services purchased via Costco partners may bill you directly on a recurring basis, sometimes still using a Costco-related descriptor. Review your membership account settings and any service contracts purchased through Costco to confirm whether auto‑renew or periodic billing is enabled.

How do I cancel or stop automatic renewal of my Costco membership?

You can turn off auto‑renew by signing in to costco.com, going to “My Account,” and updating your membership and payment settings to disable automatic renewal. Alternatively, you can visit the Membership counter at any Costco warehouse or call Costco customer service and request that auto‑renew be removed from your account. Once disabled, your membership will remain active until its expiration date and then simply not renew.

How do I request a refund or dispute a Costco charge I don’t recognize?

Start by confirming whether a family member or authorized cardholder linked to your membership made the purchase. If you still don’t recognize the charge, contact your local warehouse Membership desk or call Costco customer service; they can often look up the transaction by date, amount, and the last four digits of your card. Costco has a generous return policy on most items, and membership fees themselves are generally refundable at any time if you’re dissatisfied, though some products and services (like travel bookings, certain electronics after a time limit, or third‑party services) may have specific refund rules.

How can I contact Costco about a billing or account question?

For in‑warehouse or membership charges, visit the Membership or Customer Service desk at any Costco location, bringing your membership card and a copy of the statement showing the charge. For online orders, sign in to costco.com and use the “Orders & Returns” section to initiate a return, report an issue, or access support. You can also use the “Contact Us” link on costco.com for phone numbers and online chat, or call the customer service number printed on your membership card for direct assistance with billing and account inquiries.

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