If your Costco Membership renewal date is less than three months away you can renew it in advance online. You might be wondering why you’d want to renew in advance. If you don’t want your Household card holder to be hit with the membership fee next time they go shopping at Costco that’s a pretty good reason to renew it yourself. You can also renew in store up to 5 months in advance, although your mileage may vary as a few stores were not able to do so. Another reason to renew early might be that you are a business and want to write off the renewal in the current tax year. Below we’ve laid out all the steps to renew your membership online.

Step 1: Click the Sign In /Register link on the homepage of Costco.com

Step 2: Sign in if you’ve already created an account or register to create an online account if you haven’t already

Step 3: Hover over My Account and click Renew Membership

Step 4: Click the Renew Now button

Step 5: Complete checkout to renew membership

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set up auto renewal for my Costco membership?

Yes, just go to step 4 and check the Use Card for Auto Renew button.

Does Costco sometimes give benefits for signing up for auto renewal?

Yes, if you watch your mail closely Costco will sometimes offer a $20 Costco cash card if you signup for auto-renewal.

When can I renew my Costco membership?

You are allowed to renew within 90 days of your card expiring.

What happens if I don’t renew by my expiration date?

You will be told at the register that you need to renew and it will be added to your checkout total. The renewal date will stay the same, so there’s no reason to delay renewal to try to get an extra month.