Does Costco BCD W852800 require a Costco card
Dec 3, 2009 | 7:59 am
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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Does Costco BCD W852800 require a Costco card
The title says it all. Do I need to have a costco card to use the BCD W852800 code.
If it makes a difference this is for a rental in San Juan Puerto Rico.
I've searched but can't find the answer here.
Thanks..
If it makes a difference this is for a rental in San Juan Puerto Rico.
I've searched but can't find the answer here.
Thanks..
Dec 4, 2009 | 2:46 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: AS MVPG, Hyatt Discoverist, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,399
I've used the code a lot and have never been asked to produce my card. One time I was asked if I worked for Costco but that was all.
Dec 4, 2009 | 6:26 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,297
i've never been asked 4 it
Dec 5, 2009 | 10:56 am
#4
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Posts: 246
Thanks...that what I thought but it is good to hear others experience.
Dec 28, 2009 | 7:50 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Programs: 1MM BIS. Former 18-year segment 1K, 1997-2014...now just a distant memory.
Posts: 1,200
Then perhaps you should refer to Budget's rental site itself, which clearly states, if this BCD is input during the reservation process:
Budget welcomes Costco members! To secure these special rates, you'll need to present your Costco membership card when picking up your vehicle.
It appears that Budget is extremely lax in enforcing this requirement, and thus many non-COSTCO folks are accorded a COSTCO benefit without paying for a membership.
Dec 28, 2009 | 8:28 pm
#6
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AGR, PC, HH no status as I stopped paying for travel
Posts: 1,454
Stops me
That's what stops me from using it.
What do I do if they ask for it.
I could be stuck with a much higher rate or no rental at all
What do I do if they ask for it.
I could be stuck with a much higher rate or no rental at all
Dec 29, 2009 | 1:42 am
#7
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,297
Here's a wild and crazy thought...
Why don't you join Costco, then you'll have a Costco card, then you'll be complying with Budget's clearly stated rule, and you won't need to sweat about getting "caught" 
Dec 29, 2009 | 7:35 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AGR, PC, HH no status as I stopped paying for travel
Posts: 1,454
cuse
beCUSE the nearest Costco to me is three hours away it makes no economic sense for the few dollars I would save.
otherwise I would switch from Sams club in a minute.
So I just do not use the code
otherwise I would switch from Sams club in a minute.
So I just do not use the code