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 ...

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 ...

TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers told SFGate she hears the rumor about Costco cards every year to 18 months. She said flyers presenting Costco cards to the TSA can create delays at the airport.

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

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 ...

June 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers of an important piece of airport protocol: Costco membership cards do not count as REAL ID. The TSA, which began ...

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

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 ...

The TSA shared a message on Facebook on Wednesday, June 4, to dispel rumors that travelers can use their Costco cards at airports.