Yes, it does have your picture, your name and a star, but a Costco membership card is not a replacement for a Real ID.

But according to the TSA, these small comforts could come at a cost. In a March 2025 Facebook post, the agency’s IT team ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has clarified that Costco membership cards cannot be used as substitutes for ...

The TSA advises visiting your state’s driver’s licensing agency website to find out exactly what documentation is required to ...

According to a posting from the TSA, there is a rumor going around that you can use your Costco card as a REAL ID to board ...

Costco cards might get you discounts on travel and vacations, but it can not get you onto a plane. With the Real ID ...

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers of an important piece of airport protocol: Costco ...

Your Costco card grants you access to a lot of deals and discounts, but don't expect it to help when going through TSA at the ...

In a June 4 post, the TSA debunked long-standing rumors on social media and warned people that Costco membership cards do not ...

TSA says trying to use club cards for ID could actually lead to delays and travel headaches. TSA last month began enforcing ...

If you don't have a Real ID-compliant license, don't try to use your Costco card or other membership ID — it won't work. Here's what will.

With air travel back in full swing, programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR are being promoted as essential tools ...