Unused Costco Membership? Canadians Can Get a Full Refund—No Questions Asked!

If you have a Costco membership that you’re not using, you might want to consider cancelling it for a full refund. Whether you’ve moved away from a warehouse, find the bulk shopping experience impractical, or simply don’t visit often enough, Costco’s 100% satisfaction guarantee allows members to cancel anytime and get their money back.

How to Cancel Your Costco Membership & Get a Refund

Costco makes the cancellation process incredibly simple:

1. Visit a Costco Warehouse – Speak with a team member at the membership counter, and they’ll process your immediate refund.
2. Call Member Services – Dial 1-888-426-7826 to request a cancellation over the phone.

Costco’s policy clearly states that it will refund your membership fee at any time if you are “dissatisfied,” making it one of the most customer-friendly policies in retail.

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Costco’s Generous Return Policy—Even for Used Items

Beyond membership refunds, Costco is also famous for its exceptionally lenient return policy, allowing customers to return almost anything—even years after purchase.

Costco offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on nearly all merchandise, with a few exceptions, including:

• Electronics (TVs, projectors, major appliances, and computers) – Must be returned within 90 days.
• Memberships – Fully refundable at any time.

Wildest Costco Returns: Pans, Mattresses & Even a 22-Year-Old TV!

Over the years, customers have pushed the limits of Costco’s return policy, returning items years—even decades—after purchase.

• A U.S. shopper successfully returned a set of scratched-up pans after using them for over a year and received $123.33 CAD in store credit.
• Another customer returned a mattress after five years, while someone else returned a couch after two years.
• The most extreme case? A Costco employee once witnessed a customer attempt to return a 22-year-old TV!

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Do Canadians Take Advantage of Costco’s Return Policy?

Absolutely! In a Reddit thread last year, dozens of Canadian shoppers shared stories of returning items anywhere from five to 11 years later—with zero issues.

Final Thoughts: Should You Keep Your Costco Membership?

If you’re actively shopping at Costco, the savings and benefits make a membership worthwhile. However, if you rarely use it, Costco’s no-hassle refund policy makes it easy to cancel and get your money back—no questions asked.