Turns out, so many Americans were believing an internet rumor that Costco cards could be used for identification at the airport that TSA had to put out a statement clearing up any confusion.

Recently the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) needed to remind travelers about what is considered a legitimate ...

The TSA attempted to dispel rumors on social media that using a Costco card is equivalent to using a REAL ID to get through airport security.

The Transportation Security Administration is warning travelers that a Costco membership card is not the same as a REAL ID.

The Transportation Security Administration is advising travelers that Costco membership cards are not an acceptable form of identification at airport security checkpoints.

TSA says it does not accept Costco cards as form of Real ID—Yes, you read that right There’s confusion at the airport again, and it involves a wholesale membership card.

Yes, it does have your picture, your name and a star, but a Costco membership card is not a replacement for a Real ID.

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The TSA clarified this week that Costco membership cards are not acceptable as a newly required REAL ID at airport security checkpoints.

The Transportation Security Administration clarified this week that a Costco membership card is not sufficient to present at airport security. “We love hotdogs & rotisserie chickens as much as ...

Nation World TSA pushes back on popular food blog's claim about using Costco cards at airport security A Costco card is good for many things, but it can't replace a REAL ID at airport security.