The short answer
Costco has one fuel station in New Zealand — at the Westgate warehouse in Auckland. Two things are confirmed: it is members-only (you need a current Costco membership to fuel up) and you pay at the pump. Beyond that, Costco NZ has not published which card networks its pump accepts, and we could not confirm them from an official New Zealand source — so this guide leads with what is verified and treats the card details as unconfirmed. As a regional reference, Costco’s Australian stations take Visa and Mastercard (credit or debit) with a PIN, but New Zealand may differ, so check the signage at the pump.
What you can use at Costco fuel in New Zealand
- A current Costco membership — the fuel station is members-only
- Card payment at the pump — Costco NZ advertises “paying at the pump”
What it won't accept
- Non-members — only Costco members can buy fuel
Good to know
A straight answer on sourcing: Costco New Zealand has not published the payment methods for its single Westgate fuel station, and we could not confirm the accepted card networks from an official New Zealand source. What we can confirm is that fuel is members-only and you pay at the pump — the card-specific details below are a regional reference, not a confirmed NZ list.
As the nearest regional reference, Costco’s Australian fuel stations take Visa and Mastercard (credit or debit) entered with a PIN, and do not take American Express, cash, or the Costco Shop Card. New Zealand may run the same way, but local accounts of the Westgate pump vary (some mention EFTPOS/debit), so treat the card list as unconfirmed and check the decals at the pump before you fill up.
At Costco’s Australian pumps the card is pre-authorised for available funds (a temporary hold) before fuel is dispensed, and the hold is released by your bank afterwards; New Zealand’s pumps are expected to work similarly, though this isn’t confirmed for NZ.
Frequently asked questions
What cards does Costco fuel accept in New Zealand?
Costco NZ hasn’t published this, and we couldn’t confirm it from an official New Zealand source. As a regional reference, Costco’s Australian stations take Visa and Mastercard (credit or debit) with a PIN, but local accounts of the Westgate pump vary, so check the decals at the pump before filling up.
Do you need a membership to buy Costco fuel in New Zealand?
Yes — the Westgate fuel station is members-only, so you need a current Costco membership to fuel up.
Can you pay cash at the Costco fuel pump in New Zealand?
Probably not — it’s a pay-at-the-pump forecourt, and Costco’s Australian pumps are card-only. Costco NZ hasn’t confirmed this for Westgate, though, so don’t rely on cash.
Does Costco New Zealand fuel take American Express, contactless, or the Shop Card?
Unconfirmed. Costco’s Australian fuel stations don’t take American Express or the Costco Shop Card and are Chip-and-PIN rather than contactless; whether New Zealand matches isn’t published, so check at the pump.
How do you pay at the Costco fuel pump in New Zealand?
You pay at the pump by card once your membership is verified — Costco NZ advertises “paying at the pump.” It hasn’t published which card networks it takes, so have a Visa or Mastercard ready and check the pump signage.
Costco fuel payment in other countries
Costco's accepted payment methods differ by country. See the rules for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Mexico.
Sources & references
- Costco New Zealand — “Warehouse Products & Services” (official): “…save time by effortlessly paying at the pump” www.costco.co.nz/warehouse-products-services
- rova — “US giant Costco opens 24-pump petrol station with cheapest fuel in area”: confirms the NZ fuel station is members-only www.rova.nz/articles/us-giant-costco-opens-24-pump-petrol-station-with-cheapest-fuel-in-area
- Costco Australia — “Paying for your fuel” (pre-authorising FAQ): regional reference only (Australia), not confirmed for New Zealand www.costco.com.au/mediapermalink/costco-fuel-pre-authorising-faqs
- Costco Australia — “What types of payment does Costco accept”: regional card policy (Australia), not confirmed for New Zealand www.costco.com.au/member-care/shopping-at-costco/what-types-of-payment-does-costco-accept
Payment-acceptance rules change and can vary by location — figures were last reviewed in June 2026. This site is independent and not affiliated with Costco Wholesale Corporation.
