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Updated on July 26, 2022 by
Does Costco Take Apple Pay?

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Apple Pay has made a great impact in the way millions of people shop. It has a market share that is more than 90% in the U.S., and many people use it every day. Instead of searching for cash or trying to find your credit cards, use your iPhone to pay for your purchases.

Big corporations have adopted this technology and offer a percentage off to their Apple customers who use Apple Pay. Does Costco accepts Apple Pay?

Costco starts enabling payment with Apple Pay on August 20, 2018. You can pay by tapping the home button on your iPhone or using the app on your Apple Watch.

You can pay with Apple Pay at all Costco stores in the U.S., as long as they have NFC readers. You can also use Apple Pay at Costco restaurants. You can pay with Apple Pay using the Costco mobile app to buy items in stores or order things online.

Costco may not accept Apple Pay if you do not have a Visa Card in your Apple Pay account.

Does Costco Take Apple Pay?

Costco does not allow customers to pay using Apple Pay at gas stations. However, it seems that Costco does accept Apple Pay at its gas stations in the U.S. You can pay with Apple Pay at any Costco store as long as they provide an NFC reader and you have with you a Visa card in your wallet.

How to Pay with Apple Pay in Costco?

Paying with Apple Pay at Costco is easy. You can use your iPhone or an Apple Watch to make purchases. If you are paying with Apple Pay, notify the cashier that you will use Apple Pay at the checkout. You will get a confirmation email when it is time to complete the transaction. Place your iPhone next to the NFC card reader until you feel a vibration. If you have an Apple Watch, just hold the home button on the side of your device and push the side button to the NFC reader. When the reader vibrates or beeps, you will receive a receipt confirming that you have successfully paid.

There are three ways you can pay at Costco using Apple Pay: Touch ID, Face ID, and Apple Watch.

Apple Pay is now available for Costco customers who place their orders through the Instacart app. This allows users to shop online and have the groceries delivered to their homes.

Many companies now accept Apple Pay as a payment option. Costco accepts credit cards that you swipe with Apple Pay, but only if you have a valid Visa card in your wallet. Apple Pay is effective and easy to use, allowing customers to pay conveniently and quickly. If you are using an iPhone or an Apple Watch, you can pay for your shopping using Apple Pay.

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