Next time you’re headed to Costco with plans to stock up on food and home essentials, take a second look at the gift card section. It’s easy to stroll right on by in search of other more obvious deals, but you may be missing out on some great savings. Often, people only look at gift cards when it’s around the holiday season, or if they need a specific present for somebody. But gift cards are actually one of the must-buy items for your first time at Costco, and if you’re a regular. Costco’s gift cards can save you money on places you go to regularly or things you often buy, since they always cost less than the value you pay for them. For example, if you’re a big coffee drinker, you can make your daily visit cheaper and buy a pack of Peet’s Coffee gift cards worth $100 for $80. If you regularly have home pizza nights, buy a pack of four $25 gift cards to Domino’s for just $75.
Costco gift cards can even save you money on vacations. Currently, Costco has a two-day pass for $180 that offers access to over 100 attractions in New York City, with the option to do as many of those in one day as you want, and includes popular tourist sites like the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty. Regular tickets to those destinations go for $79 and $32 just on their own.
Types of gift cards you can find at Costco
Costco gift cards typically range in value from $25 to $200, and there are countless categories to choose from. Using a gift card for eating out is a genius way to save money on fast food as well as on more expensive restaurants. If you visit the Costco website, there are 38 restaurants to choose from, and some gift cards even can be used at multiple restaurants, such as Landry’s Multi-Brand Restaurants. You pay $75 for two $50 gift cards that are valid at Morton’s Steakhouse, Rainforest Cafe, Bubba Gump, and more. Costco gift cards are also available for a wide array of experiences, such as movies — a Regal Cinemas gift card worth $50 costs $39.99. Costco has gift cards for sporting events like baseball games, music festivals, and theme parks, including Legoland.
Costco also offers gift cards in various health and wellness categories that you may have never expected. The big box store offers an Invisalign $400 e-Card for just $75 for those interested in starting the teeth straightening procedure with an orthodontist. With the wide range of deals available, buying yourself gift cards is one of the best hacks that will save you money when you shop at Costco.
