Costco Tests Entrance Scanners as Next Step in Membership Card Crackdown

Costco is testing a new policy at its warehouse in Issaquah, Washington, requiring customers to scan their membership cards before entering. The scanned card displays a larger version of the customer's photo to make it easier for employees to verify their identity. The move comes after Costco expanded self-checkout stations, leading to an increase in customers sharing their membership cards to avoid fees. Some shoppers praised the policy as it could reduce issues at checkout, while others criticized it as an overreaction. Costco has been cracking down on card sharing as income from membership fees helps keep prices low and generate profits.

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