How to cancel Costco membership

A Costco membership can be cancelled at any warehouse membership counter, and Costco states it refunds the fee if you're not satisfied. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your account.

Key facts

Difficulty: Easy
Method: Online
Notice: None
Equipment to return: No

ROSCA State auto-renewal laws

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Cancel Costco membership step by step

Turn off auto-renewal in your Costco account, or cancel at any warehouse membership counter.
Costco states it refunds the membership fee if you're not satisfied — ask at the counter.

Good to know before you cancel

Executive members: check how your 2% reward compares to the extra fee before renewing.

Costco membership cancellation letter template

Costco membership normally cancels online. This request is your backup if the online flow doesn't work or you want dated proof.

Jane Doe · 123 Main St · City 12345

Costco membership, Cancellation address from your agreement

Re: Cancellation of subscription — account [your account number]

To whom it may concern,

I am writing to cancel my Costco membership subscription (account / member number [your account number]), effective immediately, or at the end of the current billing period if that is required.

Please stop all recurring charges to my payment method as of the effective date, and send me written confirmation of the cancellation, including the date it takes effect.

I am exercising my right to cancel under the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act (15 U.S.C. § 8403), which requires sellers to provide a simple way to stop recurring charges. Please do not condition this cancellation on a phone call, a retention offer or any other step.

If I am charged after the effective date, I will dispute the charge with my bank or card issuer.

Thank you for processing this request.

Sincerely, Jane Doe

Generate this request as a PDF with my details

Costco membership cancellation FAQ

Can I get my Costco membership fee back?

Costco's satisfaction guarantee covers the membership fee — ask at the membership counter.

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Steps compiled on a best-effort basis and may change. Always check the terms of your agreement. Not legal advice.