# How to cancel Costco

Cancel a Costco membership in person at a warehouse membership counter or by calling 1-800-774-2678; only the primary member can cancel. It takes about 10 minutes and takes effect when Costco processes the cancellation. Costco says it will cancel and refund the membership fee at any time if the member is dissatisfied.

Annual warehouse and online shopping memberships for households and businesses.

- Category: Memberships & delivery
- Entry plan: Gold Star Membership at $65 / year
- Billed via: invoice
- Difficulty: Easy (2.5 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 10 minutes
- Direct cancellation page: https://customerservice.costco.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1308/~/how-can-i-cancel-my-costco-membership%3F
- Manually verified on 8 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/costco

## Cancel a team plan

1. **Ask the primary member** Only the primary member can cancel the membership.
2. **Visit or call Costco** Visit a warehouse membership counter for an immediate refund, or call 1-800-774-2678 and speak with an agent.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** Costco says it will cancel and refund the membership fee at any time if the member is dissatisfied.
- **Pausing:** The checked official membership and cancellation pages do not document a pause.
- **Downgrading:** The checked pages do not publish a self-service Executive-to-Gold-Star downgrade. Use a membership counter or membership-service agent for changes.
- **Account data:** Privacy deletion is separate from cancellation. Costco may retain account and transaction information for the membership period and a reasonable period afterward, plus other lawful retention.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None
- Refund window: Membership fee refundable at any time
- Effective: When Costco processes cancellation
- Free plan after: No

## FAQ

**Can Costco membership be cancelled any time?**

Yes. Costco says it refunds the membership fee if the member is dissatisfied.

**Can Costco be cancelled online?**

The official instructions direct the primary member to a warehouse counter or phone support.

**Who can cancel Costco membership?**

Only the primary member.

**Does cancellation delete the Costco account?**

No. Privacy deletion is a separate request and retention rules can still apply.

## Official sources

- [Join Costco](https://www.costco.com/f/-/join-costco) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Cancel a Costco membership](https://customerservice.costco.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1308/~/how-can-i-cancel-my-costco-membership%3F) (checked 2026-08-08)
- [Costco privacy policy](https://www.costco.com/privacy-policy.html) (checked 2026-08-08)

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