Costco Tightens Membership Policies with New Scanning System

Non-members will face new hurdles as Costco implements stricter entrance regulations and membership fee increases.

Costco will require physical or digital membership card scanning at store entrances.
Non-members can still shop using a Costco Shop Card or by accompanying a member.
Membership fees will rise by $5 starting September 1, 2024.
Costco aims to reduce revenue loss from membership card sharing.
Certain services like the pharmacy and optical department remain accessible to non-members.