I just joined Costco, and something strange happened. They sent me a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card*. Did I win a contest? Was it a glitch? Alright, I’m joking. I knew it was their holiday promotion—that’s why I signed up.  But isn’t that cool? You can become a Gold Star Member for $65 and get a $45 bonus for a limited time. And a second person in your household can use the membership. If you’re anything like me and have been thinking of joining for far too long, this is too good to pass up. Check out now before codes sell out. How to join Costco online and get your bonus It’s so easy to sign up. I’d imagine easier than trying to join at the warehouse itself: Complete your purchase here. Follow the instructions in your confirmation email to redeem your membership online. Pick up your membership card at your local Costco. It took about two weeks to receive my Digital Costco Shop Card* via email. To spend it, I simply scanned the barcode at the self-checkout. Here’s what you’re missing out on I’ve been a Costco Membership-moocher for years, so I already knew I would love shopping there, but I figured it was finally time that I got my own card. In the month that I’ve had my card, this is what I’ve bought (don’t judge me): Birthday cake (see the picture below) Way too much pizza A heated blanket Levi’s jeans Eyeglasses from Costco Optical Another unexpected perk of my Gold Star Membership is the Costco Gas Station. I drive a ‘95 Ford Bronco, which gets terrible gas mileage, so savings while filling my tank add up big time. Skip directly to checkout now to get your $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you join as a Gold Star Member ($65) for a limited time. I’m unsure when this promotion ends, so I wouldn’t wait long. StackSocial prices subject to change. *To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to provide a valid email address, a Digital Costco Shop Card will not be emailed. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Limit one per household. Nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. New members will receive their Digital Costco Shop Card by email within 2 weeks of sign-up. Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at Gas Stations, Car Washes, or Food Court Kiosks. A Costco membership is $65 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $65 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. Departments and product selection may vary. The post Sign up for a Costco membership and get a $45 digital gift card appeared first on Popular Science.