Thinking about joining Costco? Now’s a great time to make it official, whether you’re restocking school snacks, prepping for ...

Yes, it does have your picture, your name and a star, but a Costco membership card is not a replacement for a Real ID. The Transportation Security Administration recently posted a reminder to its ...

A food blog, Chowhound, initially claimed that Costco cards might pass TSA checks as they are considered photo IDs, citing Reddit users who allegedly used them at airport security.

She said flyers presenting Costco cards to the TSA can create delays at the airport. "Essentially, what the process they're describing is … let's say you lost your ID and only had a Costco card ...

Border crossing card. State-issued enhanced driver's license. An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized tribal nation/Indian tribe. HSPD-12 PIV card. Foreign government-issued passport.

The membership card that gets you a $1.50 hot dog combo meal will not, in fact, get you past Transportation Security Administration agents.