TSA: Costco cards do not count as REAL ID
Last week, TSA debunked a rumor that claimed airport security agents would accept the grocery store membership card in place of a Real ID.
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The story so far
3 developments- Jun 4, 2025No, TSA doesn't allow Costco membership cards as a REAL ID alternative
- Jun 9, 2025Does a Costco card work at the airport? 'It absolutely does not,' TSA warns
- Jun 9, 2025Only center coverage:TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs
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Quiet for 477 daysLast development · Jun 9, 2025 — TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs
How each side is putting it
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2 viewpointsTSA says it does not accept Costco cards as form of Real ID—Yes, you read that right
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3 viewpointsTSA tells Americans they can not use their Costco membership card as an ID
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