This Is the Very Best Thing You Can Get at Costco if You’re Shopping for Last-Minute Gifts

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published Dec 23, 2025
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Costco Store in Manassas, Virginia, USA, April 30, 2025
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Holiday shopping isn’t always easy (no matter how many gift guides you scroll through!). It’s getting down to the wire, and if using a gifting rule is too much this busy holiday season, don’t worry. An easy win every single time? Something they buy themselves — no, I don’t mean you have to take them shopping, but you can give everyone on your list the next best thing: Gift cards. At Costco, you can save big on gift cards for a huge variety of retailers.

Why Costco Is the Best Place to Buy Gift Cards This Holiday Season

Typically, you buy a gift card for the same dollar amount that it’s worth, or if you’re lucky, you save a few bucks. But not at this discount retailer! You can save a bundle if you shop online or in-store for gift cards at Costco. Most of the deals are at least 20% off of the value of the gift cards, with nearly 100 individual cards and sets to choose from. Plus, they have tons of gift cards to local businesses if you pop into the store nearest you.

You can get gift cards for just about everything at Costco. Options range from Uber rides to NBA tickets to zoo passes, Ulta, and dinners at your favorite restaurants. The most outrageous savings opportunity I spotted? You can get a six-piece Invisalign essentials bundle with a whopping $400 e-gift card for upcoming Invisalign treatments — all for just $74.99. Keep in mind that some options are online-exclusive, while others are in-store exclusives.

Where to Buy Gift Cards if You’re Not a Costco Member

If you’re not a Costco member, you can still find gift cards at your favorite local stores and restaurants to gift to friends and family. Alternatively, if you want to get the most convenient gift card option, go for a Visa prepaid gift card that can be shipped directly to your door (or to the recipient). 

With a pack of five for just $6 more than their store value, it’s a great way to get everyone on your list something they really want this year — no matter how last-minute your shopping is!

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