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How to cancel Costco Membership

A quick, up-to-date guide to cancelling Costco Membership — and keeping proof that you did, in case you're charged anyway.

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Cancel Costco Membership in 5 steps

  1. Cancel at any Costco membership counter, or sign in at costco.com → 'Account' / 'Membership'.
  2. Request cancellation of your membership; Costco can cancel and refund the membership fee at any time.
  3. Costco's Risk-Free Guarantee means you can get a full refund of the membership fee if not satisfied.
  4. If you prefer not to renew, simply let it lapse (auto-renew can be turned off in your account).
  5. Get a cancellation/refund confirmation and keep it.

What happens after you cancel

Costco offers a Risk-Free Guarantee — you can cancel your membership anytime and receive a refund of the membership fee. Turning off auto-renewal simply lets it lapse at the end of the year. Keep the confirmation.

Subscribed through Apple, Google, or another provider?

Costco memberships are billed directly by Costco (in-warehouse or on costco.com) — there's no app-store subscription.

Charged after cancelling Costco Membership?

It happens more than it should. If a charge lands after you cancelled, here's how to get your money back from Costco Membership — and why documented proof is what makes the difference.

Frequently asked questions

Will Costco Membership charge me after I cancel?
It shouldn't. After you cancel, Costco Membership keeps your access until the end of the billing period you've already paid for, then stops billing. If a charge still appears, see our guide on being charged after cancelling Costco Membership.
Does cancelling Costco Membership delete my account?
No. Cancelling stops future billing but usually keeps your account so you can return later. Deleting your account is a separate action in Costco Membership's settings.
How do I know my Costco Membership cancellation worked?
Look for a cancellation confirmation email from Costco Membership and check that your account shows the plan ending. Keeping that confirmation — an email or a screenshot — is your proof if there's ever a dispute.

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Source: Costco Member Service. Steps can change — always confirm on the official page.

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