# Costco Return Policy

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Publisher: SimplyWise, Inc. (https://www.simplywise.com)
Published: September 6, 2023
Updated: September 12, 2026
Category: Return Policies
Summary: Costco backs purchases with a risk free 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Here is how the Costco return policy works for membership and goods.

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At Costco, your satisfaction is the top priority. Enjoy a Risk-Free 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, ensuring you have complete peace of mind when shopping with them. Whether it’s a membership or merchandise, Costco is committed to making your experience hassle-free and worry-free.

## Membership:

- You can cancel and get a refund of your membership fee at any time if you are dissatisfied.

## Merchandise:

- Costco guarantees your satisfaction on every product they sell and will refund your purchase price, with some exceptions:
    - Electronics, including TVs, projectors, major appliances, computers, tablets, cameras, and more, can be returned within 90 days (from the date you received the merchandise).
    - Costco offers technical support and warranty assistance for many electronics.
    - For diamonds 1.00ct or larger, return with original paperwork (IGI and/or GIA certificates) within 48 hours for inspection by a Costco Graduate Gemologist.
    - Cigarettes and alcohol cannot be returned where prohibited by law.
    - Products with limited life expectancy, like tires and batteries, come with a product-specific limited warranty.
    - Special order kiosk and custom-installed programs are non-returnable, except for warranty repair/replacement due to specification failure.
    - Airline, live performance event items, gold bars, and gold bullion are non-refundable.

## How to Return an Item:

- Items purchased at a Costco location should be returned at the returns counter in any Costco warehouse.
- Items ordered online can be returned at any Costco warehouse or initiated through Costco.com.

## Accepted Payment Methods for Returns:

- Payment methods accepted for returns may differ online and in the warehouse, including Visa Cards, Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, PIN-based Debit/ATM Cards, Costco Shop Cards, cash, personal checks, business checks, traveler’s checks, EBT cards, and mobile payment options (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay).

## Additional Information:

- U.S. Costco Gas Stations accept specific payment methods.
- For Costco.com, payment methods include Visa Cards, Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, MasterCard, Discover Cards, PIN-based Debit/ATM Cards, and Costco Shop Cards.

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