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‘Like some sort of prison badge,’ rages Costco shopper over new ID scanners – it’s ‘increasingly unpleasant experience’ [Video]

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COSTCO is rolling out a new system to crack down on non-members who enter the store – and customers aren’t happy.

The wholesale retailer recently announced that membership scanning devices will now be implemented at the store’s entrance.

Costco is implementing a new store policy to crack down on membership sharingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
A Costco shopper slammed the store after they denied her entry for shopping on her grandma’s behalfCredit: TikTok/neiduuuh

Each Costco member has a unique card that allows them to enter and shop at the warehouse.

They must present their card at the entrance and allow an employee to check their receipt every time they shop.

Costco has been cracking down on membership sharing, and the latest measure is to add an additional card check at the door.

Members will now be prompted with a digital scanner for their ID cards before entering the warehouse.

Members who have a card without …

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