"TSA might want Real ID, but I have the realest ID," wrote Matthew Cappucci on X. The card was stamped with the words "Waffle House," declaring that its holder is a metereologist.

The TSA clarified that a Costco membership card is not a valid Real ID for airport security checkpoints, despite some travelers' confusion after new Real ID rules took effect.

TSA said a Costco membership card does not meet Real ID requirements, saying it will get you a cheap hot dog but won't get you on a flight.

Yes, it does have your picture, your name and a star, but a Costco membership card is not a replacement for a Real ID.

Costco membership cards will not function as Real IDs at airports, the TSA said on social media.

Last week, TSA debunked a rumor that claimed airport security agents would accept the grocery store membership card in place of a Real ID.

The TSA attempted to dispel rumors on social media that using a Costco card is equivalent to using a REAL ID to get through airport security.

Your Costco card grants you access to a lot of deals and discounts, but don't expect it to help when going through TSA at the airport.

If you don't have a Real ID-compliant license, don't try to use your Costco card or other membership ID — it won't work. Here's what will.

The membership card that gets you a $1.50 hot dog combo meal will not, in fact, get you past Transportation Security Administration agents.

The Transportation Security Administration took to X this week to remind flyers that, despite rumors on social media, Costco and other membership club cards don't count for screening.

With new Real ID requirements, using your membership card on its own is not going to get you through security.