Costco taking Visa == awesome

[veryHeavy]

I'm on year 3 of my Costco membership. I never got much use from it, except for cheap tires and batteries. I almost canceled it twice.

THEN Costco told me "We take Visa". NOW I'm there every week! I buy gas for the ridiculously cheap price of $1.86, go inside to get some free food, and did I mention the free food?

Suddenly my membership that I had considered canceling is very, very worthwhile. ALL because they started taking my Visa at the gas station (instead of cash only).

I should mention my Visa is a AAA visa....
4% off gasoline purchases.
A very nice card to have.

P.S. Yeah I know this reads like an ad, but I'm not affiliated with the store. I work for an aircraft corporation (engineer). We sell electronics for different planes.

 

[AirgunSavant]

My nearest is to far away. Sad!
How much is gas in your area outside of Costco?

 

[skyactiv]

They have two on the north end of Columbus and are constructing a third, on the north side. No locations on the south, west or east side however.

 

[John_K]

Originally Posted By: skyactiv
They have two on the north end of Columbus and are constructing a third, on the north side. No locations on the south, west or east side however.


This is what gets me, three on the north end but nothing anywhere else.

John

 

[Falken]

Would love for Visa up here to be accepted at Costco.

Love my Executive Membership, really love shopping at Costco.

It is very close to where I live, makes life easy. They have a gas bar at that location as well, so I don't get gouged for fuel anymore.

I don't even bother looking at Gasbuddy anymore. It's great.

I hate shopping, but enjoy Costco.

 

[tenderloin]

Originally Posted By: Falken
Would love for Visa up here to be accepted at Costco.

Love my Executive Membership, really love shopping at Costco.

It is very close to where I live, makes life easy. They have a gas bar at that location as well, so I don't get gouged for fuel anymore.

I don't even bother looking at Gasbuddy anymore. It's great.

I hate shopping, but enjoy Costco.


In the US as of June 20, Visa is the only card honored at Costco. What do they take in Canada?

Costco Anywhere Visa Card
4% cash back on gas worldwide (not just at Costco) up to $7,000 in purchases each reward year – vs 3% before
3% at U.S. restaurants and on eligible travel (airfare, hotels, car rentals from major companies listed here, Costco Travel, cruise lines, and travel agents) – vs 2% before
2% on all Costco and Costco.com purchases – vs 1% before
1% on all other purchases

 

[bubbatime]

Never lived within 50 miles of a Costco. Shame, as I would like to check the store out one day. I've always lived within 2 miles of a Sam's or BJ's though.

 

[Gasbuggy]

What is the quality of Costco gas? A mentor of mine took Costco public in the 80's.

 

[silveravant]

Costco gas is Top Tier rated, and sure to be fresh.

 

[Hokiefyd]

Originally Posted By: Gasbuggy
What is the quality of Costco gas? A mentor of mine took Costco public in the 80's.


I've found Costco gas to run very consistently good in our vehicles. Even though I have a Shell card, I find myself going to Costco most often for fuel. The local Costco is about 5 miles in towards town from us, so it's pretty convenient.

 

[Lolvoguy]

$1.86 per gallon eh,

that's almost how much we pay per liter!

lucky 'mericans!

 

[George7941]

Canadian Costco takes Capital One Mastercard. 1% off everyday purchases and 2% off on gas. Costco gas is about 8% cheaper than the average gas station and then you get the additional 2%. I buy all my gas at Costco.

There is a notice posted on Costco gas pumps that state that Costco gas contains 5 times the minimum required amount of detergents. And, of course, there is never any issue about freshness of the gas since the volume each Costco gas station sells is enormous.

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
$1.86 per gallon eh,

that's almost how much we pay per liter!

lucky 'mericans!



You need to pay for that "free healthcare".

 

[JustinH]

I'm not a fan of a business only taking one brand of credit card, somewhat annoying for me.

But I still shop costco, just pay cash or use debit.

 

[sciphi]

Yep, I really like Costco gas. Pay for it using the co-branded card, which is 4% back. $2.30 for PUG and $2.10 for RUG beats the pants off any other station in the area.

 

[Lolvoguy]

Originally Posted By: CKN
Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
$1.86 per gallon eh,

that's almost how much we pay per liter!

lucky 'mericans!



You need to pay for that "free healthcare".


EXACTLY!

such a ripoff it's not even funny

 

[veryHeavy]

Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant
How much is gas in your area outside of Costco?
It's been dropping, but still $2 at other Minneapolis stations.

In expensive California ARCO has the absolute cheapest gasoline, about $2.25 (even beating Costco). Unfortunately ARCO does not accept credit cards, including my 4% off AAA card, so I never visit there.