Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an Executive Membership to access tire center services or pharmacy discounts?
No, you do not need an Executive Membership to utilize the Costco Tire Center or the Costco Member Prescription Program. Both Gold Star members ($65 annual fee) and Executive members ($130 annual fee) enjoy full access to free tire maintenance, road hazard warranties, and pharmacy savings.
However, Executive members earn an additional 2% cash back on eligible Tire Center purchases, making higher-tier memberships even more rewarding when purchasing sets of tires.
What happens if my Executive Membership 2% cash back doesn’t cover the $65 upgrade cost?
Costco stands by its 100% satisfaction guarantee. If your 2% cash-back reward check at the end of your membership year totals less than the $65 cost of upgrading from Gold Star to Executive, you can visit the member service desk.
Costco will refund you the difference in cash and allow you to downgrade back to a standard Gold Star membership without any penalty.
Can non-members use the Costco Pharmacy or Optical Department?
In many states, public health laws require warehouse clubs to open their pharmacy counters to non-members for prescription fills. However, non-members do not qualify for the deep discounts offered through the Costco Member Prescription Program (CMPP).
For optical services, non-members may obtain eye exams from independent doctors of optometry located inside Costco, but a valid membership is required to purchase optical frames, contacts, or lenses.
How do I claim the 15% auto repair discount through the Costco Auto Program?
To receive the 15% discount on auto service, parts, and accessories, you must generate a service coupon online through the Costco Auto Program website prior to paying your bill.
Select a participating dealership service department, present your membership information and generated coupon to the service advisor, and the 15% discount (up to $500 max discount per visit) will be deducted directly from your final invoice.
