The article discusses Costco’s membership policy allowing members to bring guests and have multiple cards for household members. While it enhances the shopping experience, it introduces complications for couples with shared accounts due to a payment policy that requires names on membership cards to match payment methods. Consequently, many couples may face checkout difficulties, causing embarrassment. Data suggests a significant portion of adults, particularly within certain age groups, share finances with their spouses, highlighting the inconsistency in Costco's policy. The article emphasizes the need for preparation to avoid these issues while shopping.
The policy of requiring names on membership cards to match payment methods complicates checkout for couples who share finances, leading to potential embarrassment and inconvenience.
Costco members can bring up to two guests, and couples can both have membership cards, but payment issues arise if the names on cards and payment methods don't match.
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