Costco Just Rolled Out 2 New Membership Perks That Might Finally Convince You to Upgrade
Costco memberships already come with plenty of perks, from the adored Kirkland brand items to unexpected services (hello, travel planning and home installation services!). But if you're a Gold Card member, the latest Costco announcements may inspire you to upgrade to the executive level. The latest perks: early, VIP-only shopping privileges—and a $10 monthly credit each month if you skip the store altogether and use same-day delivery via Instacart or Costco's own Same Day service.
Early-bird shopping: The new, early-bird shopping starts June 30, according to a Costco Instagram post, and allows executive members to get into the store right at 9 a.m. to help beat the crowds and the traffic jam at the checkout.
Save on same-day delivery orders: The $10 monthly credit is applied to one same-day order per month that's $150 and over, according to a Costco press release.
Couple these perks with the 2% annual reward that Costco offers its executive members, and you may want to start doing the math on whether an executive membership makes sense for you—especially if you'd use that early bird shopping time. So if you're a heavy Costco shopper (you'd need to spend $3,250 per year to break even on the extra $65 for the executive membership—or get several $150 deliveries over the course of the year), it may be time to upgrade and get not only the cash back, but also the opportunity to head to the checkout before the gold members even walk through the door.
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