A viral rumor has sparked confusion about whether a Costco membership card can serve as a valid ID for air travel. The TSA ...

NEED TO KNOW The TSA warned travelers that Costco cards do not count as REAL IDs in a lighthearted Facebook post on June 4 The government agency shared the message to dispel rumors that travelers can ...

The TSA clarified this week that Costco membership cards are not acceptable as a newly required REAL ID at airport security checkpoints.

No, TSA Won’t Accept Your Costco Card—Here’s What You Actually Need to Travel Donny Meacham Published: June 11, 2025 Tim Boyle / Win McNamee, Getty Images ...

If you’ve been thinking your Costco membership card is good enough for airport security, think again. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently made it clear that Costco cards ...

Using a Costco membership card as if it were an official ID for domestic flights in the U.S. might cause you more trouble than you bargained for. That’s the latest heads-up from the ...

Costco is opening new locations in four U.S. states in August. New stores are expected to pop up in Texas, Nevada, Washington ...

Nation World TSA pushes back on popular food blog's claim about using Costco cards at airport security A Costco card is good for many things, but it can't replace a REAL ID at airport security.

The TSA warned travelers that Costco cards do not count as REAL IDs in a lighthearted Facebook post on June 4 The government agency shared the message to dispel rumors that travelers can use their ...