Costco Military Discount 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Verify
Which of the five military groups Costco actually covers, how you verify through SheerID, and how often you have to prove it again.
- What you get
- Costco does not discount the membership…
- Verify with
- SheerID
- Who qualifies
- 2 of 5 groups
- Active duty, Veterans
- Re-verify
- Never
Who qualifies at Costco
| Group | At Costco |
|---|---|
| Active duty | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Retirees | Not named |
| Spouses | Not named |
| Dependents | Not named |
U.S. military and veterans, per Costco's own customer service answer and the SheerID offer page. Spouses, dependents and retirees are not named. Not stated on the official page.
What you get at Costco
Costco does not discount the membership fee and has no military discount at the register. The only military offer is a sign-up promotion for NEW members: join and enrol in auto-renewal to get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card as a new Executive Member, or $20 as a new Gold Star Member.
How to verify Costco’s military discount
- 1Verify once with SheerIDVerify military status with SheerID through the Costco 'Military Membership Promotion' link on the membership page, then join and set up auto-renewal.
- 2Sign in at Costco with that SheerID account
- 3Nothing to renewOne-time offer at sign-up only. Existing members cannot claim it at renewal.
Limits and exclusions
This is a joining incentive, not a discount on goods or on the annual fee. Availability may vary by location and by period. There is no military discount at checkout, including on tyres.
Other brands that take your SheerID verification
Your SheerID account already covers these, so claiming them costs no second upload and no second wait.
| Brand | Discount | Veterans | Spouses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nike | 10% off most items, online and in stores | Yes | Yes |
| lululemon | 15% off lululemon gear online and in store | Yes | Yes |
| Deer Valley Resort | Military lift tickets at $189 and discounted season passes | Yes | Yes |
| Peacock | Peacock Premium at $6 | Yes | Not named |
| Paramount+ | 50% off any plan for the life of the subscription | Yes | Yes |
| Foot Locker | 10% off most online and in-store purchases | Yes | Yes |
Not affiliated with Costco. Costco's site blocks automated reading, so these rules come from published quotes of its terms, checked on Sep 9, 2026. If checkout shows something different, checkout wins. Last review of the section: Sep 9, 2026.
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