Extra benefits your Costco membership gets you
If you’re a Costco member you already know how good the savings can be. But you might be missing out on even more perks that can wind up saving you even more. Here are 18 of the best benefits you might not even realize your Costco membership is getting you.
1. Personal and business checks
You can buy personal or business checks from Costco at lower cost than at many banks. Costco offers free standard delivery on checks. You can save an average of 50% by using your Costco membership for obtaining checks.
2. Identity protection
Costco offers comprehensive identity protection and credit monitoring for members. Costco’s monitoring and protection includes regular credit report updates, a multi-layered system of identity restoration services and information monitoring from Complete ID. Members pay $13.99 per month per person and executive members pay $8.99 per month per person.
3. Home & auto insurance
Speaking of homes, Costco also has a home insurance program for members through Ameriprise. Costco members enjoy a discount on both home and auto insurance through the insurer.
You can get a quote or manage policies through the Costco Auto & Home Insurance Services page.
4. Life insurance
Costco members can also see a discount on life insurance if they use their membership to sign up with Protective Life. Protective Life partners with Costco to make it easier and cheaper for Costco members to sign up for life insurance.
5. Dental care
Did you realize you could get your dental care through Costco? Many people probably don’t.
DeltaCare offers exclusive rates on dental plans for Costco members living in Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington state.
6. Prescriptions
If you’re a Costco member, you can join the Costco Member Prescription Program to save money up to 80% or more on your and your family’s prescriptions. You don’t need to have insurance and can enroll at any Costco Pharmacy. Your pets are even eligible for the program, through which Costco members can receive a Discount Card to use to save money on prescription drugs.
7. Business health insurance marketplace
If you are looking for health insurance for your business and not just yourself, you may not realize that your Costco membership can get you discounts. Costco works with Carrier and other companies so members can find business health insurance plans for less.
8. Vision plans for businesses
Make sure vision is included in your business’ health insurance plan and get a discount while you’re at it. Costco works with MESVision to offer an affordable vision plan for businesses. Your employees will be able to make use of Costco Optical, as well as other locations.
9. Bottled water delivery
Get bottled water delivered to your home or business with your Costco membership.
Costco members can set up bottled water delivery for their home or business through a partnership with Primo Water. You can select 3- or 5-gallon bottles, add an optional water dispenser, then select your delivery options to see your savings on bottled water delivery. The service starts at $6.49 per bottle for Costco members.
10. Business phone services
Your Costco membership can help you get cloud-based telephone service for your business. Costco works with Intermedia Unite to provide business phone services. Members get special pricing from Intermedia Unite, as well as a free business phone for every user you activate.
11. Payment processing
Costco partners with Elavon to provide payment processing services for its business members. Whether you run a retail business or a restaurant, Costco members could save an average of $738 per year by using Elavon’s payment processing services.
12. Custom logos
Do you need logos for your business? Use your Costco membership to get custom logos from Harland Clarke. You can order products featuring your logo, including apparel, bags, cups and mugs, pens and more.
13. Auto buying
If you need a new car, look no further than your Costco membership. Find savings on autos by browsing new or pre-owned vehicles, motorcycles, powersports and RVs through Costco.
14. Budget truck rental
Or maybe you just need to rent a truck for the day. Costco can help there, too. Rent a truck through Budget Truck Rental and use your Costco membership for savings of up to 25%.
15. Costco travel
Your Costco membership can help you book and save money on your next vacation. Costco offers a travel website with deals on vacation packages, hotels, cruises and rental cars. If you happen to have a Costco executive member card, you can also earn rewards for travel.
16. Motorcycles & powersports
Looking for a jolt of adrenaline? Find motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and even snowmobiles through Costco’s auto program.
17. Part & service discount
Get a discount on vehicles you already own. Costco members get a 15% discount off most parts, services and accessories. Use Costco’s website to find participating dealerships and service centers.
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