Costco Passport Photo: What Happened & Your Options Now

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Does Costco Still Do Passport Photos?

No — Costco closed its in-store photo centers in February 2021 and discontinued walk-in passport photo services in the US and Canada. As of July 2026, you cannot walk into a Costco warehouse and get passport photos taken.

• In-store photo centers: closed since February 2021
• Walk-in passport photo service: no longer offered
• Online photo printing: still available via Costco's online photo partner (Shutterfly) — membership required
• If you already have a compliant digital file, a 4×6 print via Costco online costs roughly $0.24–$0.48 depending on promotions — as of July 2026, check current pricing

What This Means for You

• Costco was historically the budget pick at ~$5–8 for members — that in-store option no longer exists
• The cheapest national walk-in chain is now Walmart (typically ~$7.64 for two prints); some AAA tiers include free photos
• Online tools now fill the gap Costco left: same-day digital delivery at a fraction of the old price

Price Comparison

• Old Costco in-store price: ~$5–8 with membership (discontinued 2021)
• Costco online 4×6 print of your own file: roughly $0.24–$0.48 plus shipping or pickup, membership required (as of July 2026)
• Retouch.im: free preview, $1 HD digital file, $2 300-DPI print sheet with cut guides — no membership, instant
• Combo play: make the sheet with us, then print the 4×6 via Costco online if you are a member

When Costco Still Makes Sense

Costco can no longer take your photo, but it can still be part of the workflow for members.

• You are already a Costco member placing a photo order anyway — lab prints are cheap
• You want lab-quality prints and do not need anyone to take the photo for you
• You need the photo taken in person — Costco cannot help; try Walmart, Walgreens or CVS instead