Yes, you’ll need a membership to shop at Costco. We have two types of membership, Gold Star and Business, a free household card is included with both that will allow you to nominate a secondary card holder. Click here to sign up for a membership.

A Gold Star membership is available to anyone over the age of 18. Visit our Gold Star membership page and follow our easy step-by-step guide to become a Costco member.

A Business membership is the perfect choice for all small to large businesses looking to save on costs. Visit the Business membership page and follow our simple step-by-step guide to become a business member.

After you purchase your membership online you will be sent an email with your membership number. You can collect your membership card from our Auckland warehouse located at 2 Gunton Drive Westgate, Auckland. NZ 0814.

Your membership will automatically renew on your anniversary date each year. You can turn off auto renewal at any time. To turn off Auto Renew go to "My Account", click on "My Payment Methods" and go to Auto Renew Settings and select 'Off". Your payment details are encrypted, so no one can see, use or alter anything except for you.

At Costco New Zealand, we strive to stay current with industry standard data security practices. That's why from February 2023, we’re introducing Multi‑Factor Authentication, to add an extra level of security to help protect your account against potential fraud and identity theft.
Learn more about Multi‑Factor Authentication