Is Costco in the UK? Yes! In fact, there are 29 stores as of August 2023 and there are plans to open 14 more.
Here’s the Costco UK breakdown by country
- England: 25 (Several Costco warehouses are within London and Hertfordshire proper, along with Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool.)
- Scotland: 3 (Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow)
- Wales: 1 (Cardiff)
There are no Costcos in Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, or Channel Islands.
The new 14 Costco stores are planned to open primarily throughout England. Use Costco UK’s store finder to locate a Costco near you.
Costco warehouses are in England, Scotland & Wales
Costco UK for American Expats
For Americans living in the UK, this is excellent news! Costco is a great resource for American foods that aren’t typically found in British supermarkets.
While it’s not entirely practical to bulk grocery shop in the UK, Costco is one of the best resources for purchasing American food products.
Living space in a British home is drastically smaller compared to the size of US homes. It might not make sense to find space for bulk paper towels, but that box of rare Krusteaz pancake mix is entirely worth it.
How does Costco UK work compared to Costco US?
Your Costco membership works entirely the same. Your US Costco membership can be used in the UK. Conversely, your UK Costco membership works at a US warehouse too!
Regardless of which country your membership is issued from, your card can be used at any Costco warehouse worldwide.
This is one membership you should consider keeping if you’re moving abroad. Get the Moving To England Workbook for a list of subscriptions to cancel vs. remain open.
If you don’t have an active Costco card, you can purchase an online annual membership for £15. An individual annual membership to shop at a Costco location in the UK starts at £33.60.
