Introduction to Costco
Costco operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores around the world. It’s common for their locations to have a cut-price fuel center with cheap gasoline and depending on the country, diesel. Costco is the 5th biggest retail company in the world by revenue with over 800 locations, 254,000 employees, and has stores in 12 countries.
Introduction to Google Pay
Google Pay is an easy-to-use, contactless payment method that works with your Google devices like your Android phone, tablet, and watch. You can use it in person at stores, through apps, or on the web. It’s a secure, safe way to make your payments. Gone are the days of waiting for change or having to use a credit card reader that thousands of other dirty cards have already been in. Google Pay is a mobile payment method for the modern world.
But does Costco accept Google Pay?
Answered: Does Costco Take Google Pay?
Yes, Costco takes Google Pay as a payment method inside their stores, Next time you shop at a Costco warehouse, check out with Google Pay!
Here is confirmation straight from Costco that Google Pay is accepted in their stores:
Costco’s Official List of Accepted Payment Methods
Does Costco Gas Take Google Pay?
Unfortunately, Costco gas stations do not take Google Pay in the United States. They do take the Citi Costco Anywhere Visa card, all other Visa cards, most debit cards with PINs, and Costco gift cards. American Express cards are not accepted.
The payment situation is different at Costcos outside of the United States, where some locations do accept Google Pay. If you’re at a Costco gas station outside of the USA that supports Google Pay, use your Android phone or Google Watch to buy gas.
Does Costco.com Take Google Pay?
Sadly, Costco.com does not take Google Pay.
Do they accept Visa cards? Yes, they do. If you’re ordering on Costco.com, you’ll need to check out with a Citi Costco Anywhere Visa card, any other Visa card, Visa Click to Pay, MasterCards, Discover Cards, JCB Cards, Diners Club Cards, most debit cards, and Costco gift cards. Just like in the store and at the gas station, American Express is not accepted.
How Do You Use Google Pay At Costco?
Ready to order at Costco using Google Pay? First, have you set up Google Pay on your Android phone, tablet, or watch? If you already have set it up, you can skip to the next section; otherwise, read on.
How To Setup Google Pay
To set up Google Pay on your Android phone, follow these steps:
- Unlock your Android phone.
- Open the Google Pay app.
- At the top left corner of the Google Pay app, tap ‘Menu’ and then choose ‘Payment methods’.
- Choose the payment method you want to enable and select ‘Enable contactless’.
- Verify your payment method by following Google’s instructions.
- That’s it!
To set up Google Pay on your Android watch, follow these steps:
- Unlock your watch.
- Open the Google Pay app.
- Select ‘Get started’.
- Next, set up your watch’s screen lock if it hasn’t been done yet.
- Using your linked Android phone, your watch will push instructions to add a credit or debit card. Follow the instructions.
- Your credit or debit card is now on your watch.
- You can now use your watch with Google Pay.
Android Phone? How To Check Out with Google Pay At Costco
If you’re using an Android phone to pay with Google Pay at Costco, follow these steps:
- Unlock your Android phone.
- Hold the back of your phone to the contactless payment reader. This is usually attached to the machine that you’d normally put your credit card into.
- When your payment is complete, you’ll see a blue checkmark on your phone’s screen.
- At some stores, you’ll be prompted to enter your PIN if paying with a debit card or to sign if paying with a credit card.
- You’re now checked out!