Affected Costco Gift Card Balance Verification: Member Letters and Return Proof

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Q1: How do I perform a standard Costco Shop Card balance check online?
A1: Official Costco Shop Cards, the proprietary store cards used for groceries and fuel, can be verified on Costco.com under the dedicated balance check page. You must enter the 16-digit card number alongside the 4-digit PIN found beneath the silver scratch-off coating. This tool cannot check third-party restaurant cards.

Q2: What if I received an affected Synergy gift card as a gift and have no receipt?
A2: Bring the physical card to any warehouse customer service desk. If you are an active member, managers can evaluate the card's series run. While processing is faster if tied to the purchaser’s membership record, desk supervisors are trained to resolve defective stock from this specific recall directly.

Q3: Will the refund be issued in cash, original payment method, or store credit?
A3: Refunds are typically issued back to the original method of payment if verified on your membership record, or provided as a Costco Shop Card credit if the purchase took place outside current payment processing windows.

Q4: Are other dining cards sold at Costco, like Texas Roadhouse or local golf vouchers, part of this recall?
A4: No. The recall specifically impacts multi-restaurant dining programs backed by Synergy World Inc. Dedicated cards issued directly by major national corporate chains are operating normally and carry no connection to the Synergy bankruptcy.