Every payment method Costco accepts: From EBT to Apple Pay

Core Insights - Costco is the leading warehouse club in America, with nearly double the membership of its closest competitor, Sam's Club, despite higher membership fees [1] - A significant difference between Costco and Sam's Club is the payment methods accepted, with Costco being more restrictive [1] Payment Methods at Costco Stores & Food Courts - Accepted payment methods include cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, Visa credit cards, Costco Shop Cards, EBT cards, and digital wallets (if linked to a debit or Visa card) [3] - Not accepted payment methods include Mastercard, American Express, Discover credit cards, and cash for food courts [3] Payment Methods at Costco Gas Stations & Car Washes - Accepted payment methods include debit/ATM cards, Visa credit cards, Costco Shop Cards, and digital wallets (if linked to a debit or Visa card) [4] - Not accepted payment methods include cash, checks, Mastercard, American Express, Discover credit cards, and EBT cards [4] Payment Methods at Costco.com and the Costco App - Accepted payment methods include debit/ATM cards, Visa credit cards, Mastercard credit cards, and Costco Shop Cards [5] - Not accepted payment methods include cash, checks, American Express, Discover credit cards, EBT cards, and digital wallets [5] EBT Card Usage - EBT cards cannot be used for SNAP-eligible items on Costco.com, but they can be used for eligible items through same-day delivery [6] - Same-day delivery is facilitated by Instacart, which accepts EBT, allowing users to add their EBT card for payment [7]