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Are There Special Costco Executive Membership Hours Like Sam’s Club Has?

With a $120 price tag, twice that of the standard Gold membership, Costco Executive members might expect extra perks. However, they don’t include exclusive Costco Executive Membership hours like Sam’s Club has. Fortunately, the Costco Executive membership offers several other perks instead.

Insurance Discounts

All Costco members are eligible for a discount on their automobile and home insurance through Ameriprise — which includes the following benefits:

• Roadside Assistance – Provides up to $75 coverage for unexpected breakdowns.
• Lifetime Renewability – Your auto policy won’t be cancelled because of number of accidents, although exclusions do apply.
• Glass Repair Reimbursement – Up to $1,000 reimbursement for glass repair in your residence.
• Home Lockout Assistance – Reimbursement of locksmith services up to twice a year if you lock yourself out of your residence.

Travel Deals

While Sam’s Club discontinued its travel services in early 2017, Costco continues to offer travel services and gives Executive members more discounts than those who only have Gold memberships.

More Cash Back

The most important feature of a Costco Executive membership is the cash-back potential — which isn’t available to Gold members.

And while you get 2% cash back with both the Costco Executive membership and Sam’s Plus, the maximum amount for Sam’s Plus is $500, while with the Costco Executive membership is $1,000.

When deciding between a Costco Executive and Sam’s Plus membership, people will compare the perks that come with each membership. While there may not be Costco Executive membership hours, a Costco Executive member enjoys other benefits that enable them to save more money and earn more cash back.

What do you think, Clever Friends: Is the lack of Costco Executive membership hours a deal breaker — or do the other benefits make a Costco Executive membership a better deal?

Brock Kernin

Brock is a software engineer by day and personal finance blogger at night. He is a fitness junkie and enjoys grilling and smoking meat. Married with two children,  Brock strives to improve his skills as a husband and father, and is always on the lookout to stretch his family’s budget as far as he can.