People Are Just Discovering This Hidden Costco Deal That Saves Shoppers Hundreds

If you’re a casual Costco shopper, you probably envision shopping carts stuffed to the brim with bulk quantities of produce, pantry staples, and paper products. Those who frequent the big-box retailer more often might even conjure images of outdoor furniture, home goods, and appliances, all at impressively low prices. But there is one Costco deal that is often overlooked by even the most seasoned Costco members, which is surprising considering it is one of the most jaw-dropping deals in the entire store: discounted gift cards.

No matter how many times you have strolled the aisles of Costco in search of the best deals on snacks, housewares, and seasonal items, chances are you’ve never noticed the gift cards for a wide array of restaurants and retailers on sale, typically towards the front of the store. However, if you look closely, you’ll notice that Costco sells those gift cards for a discount, saving you money before you even set foot into your favorite store or dining establishment.

While the gift cards offered in person will vary from location to location, Costco has gift cards from dozens of retailers for sale on its website. Some of the best selling deals include the following:

• $500 Southwest Airlines eGift Card priced at only $450
• $100 worth of gift cards to California Pizza Kitchen for only $80
• $60 worth of gift cards to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for only $45
• $100 worth of gift cards to Domino’s for only $80
• $50 worth of gift cards to Blaze Pizza for only $40
• $50 Nintendo eShop gift card for only $45

Think of it this way: It will only take a few gift card purchases to save you the cost of that $60 Costco membership, which may make this a game-changer for any shoppers on the fence about investing in a membership. However, if you don’t have a Costco close enough to you to make a membership worth it, non-membership shoppers can still purchase gift cards online with a potential surcharge. 

These Costco gift card deals may come in particularly handy for gifting this holiday season. Gift cards make for easy gifts — especially if you’re attending any secret snowflake or white elephant parties this year. Or maybe this is the perfect opportunity for you to treat yourself to a gift card to your favorite eatery!