Just a handful of Canadian cities will be subject to the Costco membership crackdown — for now
Costco is cracking down on people who borrow membership cards from friends and family by testing a new membership scanning system that will launch in several Canadian markets.
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Costco to test entrance scanners in Canada in crackdown on 'membership moochers'
TORONTO — Costco Wholesale Corp. is testing membership card scanners at the entrances to its stores at several locations across Canada.
Costco is cracking down on membership sharing by scanning cards and checking IDs
If you usually borrow someone else's Costco card, soon you won't be able to use it unless they head to the store with you.
Costco starts using scanners at entrances. Here's why
Here's what's happening at Costco. Costco has installed membership scanning devices at the entrance of each local warehouse. Every member will need to scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR Code against the scanner.
Costco will soon require shoppers to scan membership cards at warehouse entrances
Costco is rolling out a new policy that will change the way people shop at its stores across the country.In an effort to cut down on membership sharing, the retailer is debuting a new method for shoppers to be granted entry into its warehouses.
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These scanners, positioned at store entrances, mandate that shoppers authenticate their membership before entry. For non-members, access is restricted unless accompanied by a valid cardholder.