You do not need a membership to enter the store. To purchase items, yes.
No, you cannot. You cannot enter or pay for anything unless you have a membership card. The cards also have the cardholder's picture, to prevent fraud. In addition to the membership card, be aware that Costco accepts only debit cards, cash, or the Costco Visa credit card for purchases. You can't use any other credit card, and you can't use cash to buy gas. (Why do people answer questions here if they don't know the answer???)
Yes, in New Orleans you can use a cash card in the store once without being a member. You need a membership card to get in and shop. If you don't have a picture on your card, you will have to show an ID. Only members can purchase alcohol. This rule may vary by state.
Go to the membership desk and ask for a day pass. They do issue them but don't advertise them. This allows people to "try out" Costco. And, as others have said, they don't accept gift cards but do accept visa cards. You can also call your local Costco, ask to speak to the membership desk and ask which cards they accept. You may end up joining! It's worth it.
No, you'll need to be a member, You even need the membership card to go inside the store
Yes, you can
You must be a member with a valid membership card to gain access to the building and at checkout. You can go with someone who has a card and purchase the merchandise using the gift card but using their membership card at the cash register.
I have seen SAMS let someone shop with a gift card on a single day but they do heavily promote that you signup. Not sure if Costco does that...a simple phone call to your store would get you the answers. I believe each location of Costco or Sams has discretion to do their own thing in this situation.
I'd call and ask, they normally swipe your membership card when you checkout.
You have to have membership to get through the door. Also, u need your membership card to check out. If you know someone with a Costco card they can show it at the door, and u can get it that way. Friend or family with Costco card, get u in too
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