US EditionTSA Deems Costco Membership Cards Invalid for Domestic Air Travel
- On May 7, 2025, the TSA enforced a federally mandated rule requiring travelers to present a passport or a REAL ID-compliant state ID for domestic flights in the U.S.
- This requirement stems from a 2005 law enacted after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to improve airport security by standardizing ID validation.
- TSA clarified that a Costco membership card does not meet REAL ID standards and presenting it will cause delays, despite rumors suggesting otherwise.
- TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers explained to SFGATE that while a Costco card might help start identity verification, it cannot replace a compliant ID and will prolong screening.
- The enforcement aims to minimize disruption for compliant travelers but signals stricter screening for those lacking REAL ID, reinforcing the need to use approved identification.
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Costco membership cards do not count as Real ID, TSA says
A Costco membership card can get you lots of toilet paper and a rotisserie chicken for $4.99, but it cannot pass as ID at an airport security checkpoint. A new warning from the Transportation Security Administration makes that fact very clear.
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Costco membership card cannot be used as valid ID to pass security checks in the United States.
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