Costco Shop Card (membership, buy, used, service)

[Baike]

Can I use Costco Shop Card only in Costco (without Costco Membership)?

I am thinking about letting my Costco Membership expired, but buy $500 Shop Card before membership expires.

I don't really go to Costco a lot, and $500 is enough for one year or longer. I do want to go to Costco occasionally and buy some stuff there, but I feel it is kinda wasting money to keep my membership while I don't really shop a lot with Costco.

Thanks.

[Rabrrita]

I believe it's the same rules as the old Costco "Cash Card" for those who don't have a valid membership. The only negative reports have been that non-members may be charged the additional 5% non-member cost. That non-members can't buy another one nor can they reload the current one. And that it can't be used for member only specials or services.