Costco Passport Photo — Discontinued (Best Alternatives)
Costco discontinued its passport photo service in early 2024. If you used Costco for passport photos, here are the best alternatives including online options that are cheaper and more convenient.
Costco
Discontinued
Last Min ID Photo
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Costco | Last Min ID Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Service discontinued | $9.99 |
| Availability | No longer available | 24/7, any device |
| What You Get | N/A | HD digital file (print unlimited) |
| Time to Complete | N/A | 60 seconds |
| Photo Sizes | N/A | Any size, 186 countries |
| Membership Required | Was Costco members only | No membership needed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Costco discontinued its passport photo service in early 2024 across all US locations. The service is no longer available at any Costco store. Members will need to use alternative services for passport photos.
Costco has not publicly stated the exact reason, but the decision was part of a broader reduction in its photo department services. The declining demand for in-store photo services and the growth of online alternatives likely contributed.
Online services like Last Min ID Photo ($9.99) offer the best combination of price and convenience. For in-store options, Walmart ($7.44) is the cheapest, while CVS ($16.99) and Walgreens ($16.99) are widely available. AAA offers free photos for members.
When Costco offered the service, passport photos cost $4.99 for a set, making them the cheapest retail option at the time. With the service discontinued, Walmart at $7.44 is now the cheapest in-store option, while Last Min ID Photo at $9.99 is the most convenient online option.