On June 4, the TSA shared a post on X, advising people not to attempt to use a Costco membership card of any kind to bypass airport security. A Costco membership card will not count as a REAL ID.

WASHINGTON — The TSA is trying to shut down misleading rumors that travelers can use their Costco membership cards as REAL ID replacements at airport security. The misleading suggestion stems ...

The Transportation Security Administration issued a reminder to travelers on social media that Costco membership cards do not count as REAL ID. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI 27,121 people played ...

The Costco confusion has likely only affected a small number of air travelers, as 93% of fliers who show up at the airport have a valid Real ID, the TSA said in late May. The new Real ID rules ...

As travelers adjust to new identification requirements for flying in the U.S., TSA has some advice for fliers who may be confused: Your Costco membership card does not count as a REAL ID.

Updated: 3:28 PM CDT June 3, 2025 WASHINGTON — The TSA is trying to shut down misleading rumors that travelers can use their Costco membership cards as REAL ID replacements at airport security.

WASHINGTON — The TSA is trying to shut down misleading rumors that travelers can use their Costco membership cards as REAL ID replacements at airport security. The misleading suggestion stems ...

Nation World TSA pushes back on popular food blog's claim about using Costco cards at airport security A Costco card is good for many things, but it can't replace a REAL ID at airport security.

Nation World TSA pushes back on popular food blog's claim about using Costco cards at airport security A Costco card is good for many things, but it can't replace a REAL ID at airport security.

Nation World TSA pushes back on popular food blog's claim about using Costco cards at airport security A Costco card is good for many things, but it can't replace a REAL ID at airport security.