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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National20 articles from 13 sources across the spectrum· Updated 477d ago

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Jun 4, 2025No, TSA doesn't allow Costco membership cards as a REAL ID alternative
  2. Jun 9, 2025Does a Costco card work at the airport? 'It absolutely does not,' TSA warns
  3. Jun 9, 2025Only center coverage:TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs

Who covered each development

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Quiet for 477 days

Last development · Jun 9, 2025 — TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs

How each side is putting it

Left

2 viewpoints
QuartzLean Left· 477d ago

No, Costco cards don't count as airport REAL IDs, the TSA says

The Daily DotLeft· 479d ago

TSA says it does not accept Costco cards as form of Real ID—Yes, you read that right

Center

7 viewpoints
Ran by 5 outlets· ABC 7 San Francisco, ABC 7 Chicago, +3 more
ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 477d ago

TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 477d ago

TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 477d ago

TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 477d ago

TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 477d ago

TSA warns 'Costco cards don't count' as REAL IDs

UPICenter· 477d ago

TSA: Costco cards do not count as REAL ID

NewsweekCenter· 477d ago

TSA ban Costco cards as travel ID

Ran by 5 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC New York, +3 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 477d ago

Does a Costco card work at the airport? 'It absolutely does not,' TSA warns

NBC New YorkLean Left· 477d ago

Does a Costco card work at the airport? 'It absolutely does not,' TSA warns

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 477d ago

Does a Costco card work at the airport? 'It absolutely does not,' TSA warns

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 477d ago

Does a Costco card work at the airport? 'It absolutely does not,' TSA warns

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 477d ago

Does a Costco card work at the airport? 'It absolutely does not,' TSA warns

CBS NewsCenter· 477d ago

No, you can

Right

3 viewpoints
New York PostLean Right· 479d ago

TSA tells Americans they can not use their Costco membership card as an ID

Fox NewsRight· 479d ago

TSA tells Americans their Costco cards won't fly at airport security despite love for hot dogs

TownhallRight· 479d ago

Sorry Travelers, Your Costco Card Isn’t a REAL ID

TSA: Costco cards do not count as REAL ID | Slantwise