I am currently on a min. spend for a new Amex card. Costco is my main shopping destination hands down. Since Costco no longer accepts Amex directly, I would like to know if there is a way to do indirect spend towards Costco. Costco Cash Card is out, they only accept MC and Visa. I could try going to the grocery store and buy a visa gift card for use at Costco. I am very weary of this. Getting $500 VGC might get me flagged for MS and jeopardize my whole AMEX account.