Business Model
We are a membership warehouse club established in the US, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand-name merchandise. We directly deal with domestic/foreign venders, not through middlemen. Also, we provide a variety of private brand items. Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services, all designed to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one.
The History of Costco
| In 1976 | Price Club was established in San Diego, CA |
| In 1983 | The first Costco Wholesale location opened in Seattle, WA |
| In 1993 | Costco and Price Company merged, and became one company, PriceCostco |
| In 1997 | Changed the name to Costco Wholesale Corporation |
| In 1999 | The first Costco Japan location opened in Hisayama, Fukuoka |
| In 2022 | We are now operating 31 warehouses in Japan |
| In 2023 | We are now operating 33 warehouses in Japan |
Business Membership Card
Executive Membership Card
¥ 9,000 [excl. tax] per year
Executive Membership is the highest level of membership for which the member pays an increased membership fee in order to receive 2% reward*. *some exclusions apply.
Business Membership Card
¥ 3,850 [excl. tax] per year
Business Membership is available to all licensed businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.
Gold Star Membership Card
¥ 4,400 [excl. tax] per year
Gold Star Membership is available for individuals.
Costco Global Card
Costco Global Card
Costco Global Card is no annual fee* credit card with one of the highest reward conversion rate. It offers generous benefits such as travel insurance and theft compensation. All Mastercard® credit cards are accepted at any Costco locations.
*No annual fee for Costco Global Card with at least one transaction in a year. (Costco annual membership fee will be automatically charged on your Costco Global Card)