"But a few limitations do exist, and one particular deal-breaker at the return counter is gift cards. You cannot return those, and there are absolutely no exceptions. This rule applies to regular gift cards as well as the Costco Shop Card. It doesn't matter if you still have the receipt, have lost the card, or simply changed your mind; the purchase of any gift card is final, so keep that in mind before you buy one."
"You also can't redeem gift cards for cash, except in specific states where local law dictates otherwise, when the balance is lower than a certain amount. That's $10 in California; $5 in Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington; $3 in Connecticut; $2.50 in Texas; and $1 in Rhode Island and Vermont. In 2023, Taco Bell was fined over $85,000 for allegedly breaking gift card laws in California, so it's definitely helpful to know your rights as a consumer."
Costco accepts returns and refunds on most items and on membership, but gift cards are non-returnable with no exceptions. Purchases of regular gift cards and the Costco Shop Card are final regardless of receipt status, card loss, or change of mind. Redemption for cash is not allowed except where state law requires it, with specific minimums varying by state: $10 in California; $5 in several states; $3 in Connecticut; $2.50 in Texas; $1 in Rhode Island and Vermont. Restaurant gift card purchases may have quantity limits and potential expiration or usage restrictions. Retailers cite fraud risk as the reason for the policy.
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