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Costco expands Digital Wallet with Visa cards, speeding warehouse checkouts

Jul 8, 2026, 9:55 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Faster checkouts and higher Visa usage could improve store throughput and member satisfaction, potentially supporting spending per visit and loyalty metrics; historically, digital wallet rollouts can modestly lift engagement though margins remain largely unchanged in the near term.

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Costco announced an expansion of its Digital Membership Card, enabling members to link any Visa card to the Costco app and pay via smartphones at warehouses (food court excluded). The upgrade aims to speed checkouts and boost digital wallet adoption, potentially lifting member engagement and Visa usage at Costco in the near term.

  • Costco expands Digital Membership Card to link any Visa card for faster checkouts.
  • Wallet now enables phone payments at Costco warehouses, excluding the food court.
  • Cash rewards apply on purchases with the Digital Costco Visa Card.
  • CEO notes app upgrades include wallet improvements and prescan rollout.

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