Update
Current news for Costco members
To learn more about our complete suite of member services,
click on the “Services” link at costco.com or call 1-800-220-6000.
SPECIAL EVENT
2008 Wallet bursting
with service savings
Service Updates
ING Direct acquiring
ShareBuilder
SHAREBUILDER, COSTCO’S provider of
online investing and small-business 401(k)
plan programs, is being acquired by ING
Direct, the largest direct bank in the United
States, with more than 5. 5 million customers
and $75 billion in assets.
Costco member accounts with
ShareBuilder will remain unchanged, although branding and design changes will be
implemented gradually on the ShareBuilder
Web site. Costco members with ShareBuilder
accounts can continue to use the same
account number, login and password, and
can continue to access their accounts
through costco.com.
IT’S COSTCO’S BIG winter savings event. You probably expect outstanding product values in the annual Wallet coupon book, but have you
checked out how much you can save on Costco member services?
Below is a summary of the featured service coupons, valid from
January 2 to March 30, 2008.
ShareBuilder Securities is a registered broker-dealer, member
INRA/SIPC and a subsidiary of ING Bank, fsb. ShareBuilder is
not affiliated with Costco.
Service
Wallet savings (January 2 to March 30, 2008)
Auto insurance south
of the border
Mortgage,
home equity
& real estate
< Mortgage and refinance service: Executive Members
receive a $450 Costco Cash card from Lending Tree (
normally $300); Business/Gold Star members receive a $350
Costco Cash card from Lending Tree (normally $200).
< Home equity financing: Executive Members receive a
$250 Costco Cash card from Lending Tree (normally $100);
Business/Gold Star members receive a $200 Costco Cash
card from Lending Tree (normally $50).
< Real estate agent service: Executive Members receive a
$250 Costco Cash card from Lending Tree (normally $100);
Business/Gold Star members receive a $150 Costco Cash
card from Lending Tree.
Money market
accounts
< Interest credit on first new Capital One account opened for
all members; greater interest credit for Executive Members.
Payroll services
< Executive Members receive 20 percent off first-year fees
(up to $140), Business/Gold Star members receive 10 percent off first-year fees (up to $70), on a new Intuit® Payroll
Services account.
Merchant credit-
card processing
< Executive Members receive a $50 Costco Cash card,
Business/Gold Star members receive a $15 Costco Cash
card, from NOVA for opening a new account.
IF YOU’RE THINKING of driving your car
into Mexico for a road trip, you need to be
aware of the necessity of obtaining Mexican
auto insurance. Costco now offers coverage
through provider Bonita West Mexico
Insurance Services Inc., with great rates for
Costco members on auto insurance for travel
in Mexico.
U.S. automobile liability insurance is
usually not valid in Mexico, nor is most
collision and comprehensive coverage issued
by U.S. companies. Using Bonita West gives
you the choice of limits for liability and
medical coverage, plus comprehensive
and collision coverage.
Full coverage includes collision, total
theft, bodily injury and property-damage
liability, medical expenses, legal defense
and travel assistance. Insurance can be
purchased easily online with instant
quotes available. Insurance certificates
can be printed from any computer with
Internet access.
For more information or to purchase, go to
costco.com and search for “Mexico insurance.”
Personal &
business checks
< Executive Members receive 25 percent off all check products (normally 20 percent), Business/Gold Star members
receive 10 percent off.
Online investing
< Executive Members receive a $90 account bonus (normally
$55), Business/Gold Star members receive a $70 account
bonus (normally $55), for opening a new investment
account with ShareBuilder.
Don’t forget
to use your
Reward on
your next
trip to
Costco.
All services are provided by third parties, may not be available in all areas and are subject to change without notice. Some restrictions apply. See “Services” at costco.com for applicable terms and conditions. Availability, bonus offers and eligibility criteria vary by
service. For applicable terms and conditions, see Wallet coupons or go to costco.com, click on “Services,” then on “Wallet Offers.”
