Costco Cracks Down on Membership Sharing with New Scanning Devices

Costco is intensifying its efforts to prevent membership sharing by introducing new membership scanning devices at its entrance doors. Starting this month, the wholesale retailer requires members to scan their cards upon entry, allowing employees to verify that the photo on the membership card matches the individual presenting it.

This move is part of Costco’s broader strategy to ensure that its membership benefits are exclusive to paying members only. The new system aims to reduce instances of card sharing, where non-members use a friend’s or family member’s card to gain access to Costco’s extensive range. . .