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This Groupon deal can gets you a Costco membership for as little as $15

By John Alexander Published June 6, 2025 2:45 PM

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People that shop at Costco love to talk about being in Costco. Part of that is because it’s pretty great, and part of that is because its at least mildly exclusive. There’s really no point in showing up at a Costco without a membership. So, because we think Sam’s Club and Costco just might be your ticket to more affordable tech during tariff uncertainties, we’ve been searching for way to get you into Costco cheaper.

What we found was a pair of Groupon deals that sell you the Gold Star or Executive memberships at their regular price but give you $50 Costco shop cards alongside additional bonuses. When you do the math, this makes the $65 per year Gold Star membership effectively just $15 and the $130 per year Executive membership just $80. Tap below to see the offers yourself and keep reading for the full breakdown. Alternatively, check out this competing Sam’s Club deal to get in Walmart’s version of Costco for just $20.

Why you should sign up for Costco via Groupon

A Gold Star membership, now effectively $15, will let you buy the best tech of Costco (alongside whatever else you want), and is a phenomenal way to check out the buying experience firsthand. The Groupon offer also comes with a $200 Costco Travel promo code, valid through September 2 for travels through the end of this year. You’ll use the promo code when you book your travel, then receive the $200 Costco shop card shortly after your travels end — a deal that’s perfect for that initial stock-up when you come home to a clean fridge.

Meanwhile the Executive membership, now effectively $80, gets you the fullest Costco experience, full membership perks, and even the annual 2% reward. It comes with the $200 Costco Travel promo code mentioned above as well as a similar code that gives you $100 off an order of $200 or more placed on Costco’s online shop by August 31 (easy to achieve with tech purchases).

To get either of these deals, tap the button below and select your choice from the available options menu. We’ve found Costco to be a great place to buy the largest version of the best TVs, many of the best smart home devices, as well as your cables and batteries. This Groupon deal won’t last forever, so be sure to get your membership now.

John Alexander is a former ESL teacher, current writer and internet addict, and lacks the wisdom to know what the future…

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