Costco Data Submission Centre

Verify with confidence, submit in minutes

This is Costco's dedicated screening portal, run on behalf of Costco by European Background — specialists who do nothing but employment and pre-placement screening.

256-bitEncryption in transit
ISO 9001Working towards certification
Anti-terrorismSystems, buildings & people
0Cost to candidates
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Trusted by Costco
Before you begin

Three things worth knowing

A quick orientation so your submission goes through cleanly the first time.

Which search type?

Choose from the options on the right of the submission form — it opens straight into a guided instructions tab. Unsure which one applies? Check with your HR representative first.

Need help along the way?

Every check on this portal is carried out by European Background. Email info@europeanbackground.com and a member of the team will pick it up.

Why this is being done

These checks are a required part of the Costco recruitment process, relating to anti-terrorism measures covering systems, buildings and people.

Getting started

From submission to sign-off

01

Open your form

Select Basic Check to launch the submission form in a new instructions tab.

02

Submit your details

Follow the guided steps — the form tells you exactly what's needed as you go.

03

We verify

European Background carries out identity, right to work and criminal record checks.

04

Costco is notified

Results are returned securely, keeping your onboarding moving without delay.

Handled properly

Your data, protected at every step

The same standards European Background applies across every client are applied here.

ISO 9001Working towards certification
256-bitAutomated encryption
GDPRData compliant
Anti-TerrorismSystems & people coverage
Available on this portal

Basic Check

The single screening package currently available for Costco submissions.

Enhanced screening package

Basic Check

Covers the core verification Costco requires for new starters — identity, right to work and criminal record, with live status tracking throughout.

  • Identity verification
  • Right to Work check
  • Criminal record search
  • Online status tracking
Start Basic Check
Basic Check
Frequently asked

Quick answers

Which search type do I need?

On the submission form you'll find the available search options. It opens directly into a guided instructions tab, which walks you through exactly what to do. If you're unsure which type applies to you, check with your HR representative before starting.

Who's actually carrying out the check?

All checks submitted through this portal are undertaken by European Background on behalf of Costco. You can read more about them at eurobg.com.

What contact support is available?

Email info@europeanbackground.com at any point if you need help completing your submission or tracking its progress.

How is my data secured?

Submissions are protected with automated 256-bit encryption, and the platform is run to the same information security standards European Background applies to every client, including GDPR compliance.

Why is this check required?

These checks are a required part of the Costco recruitment process. They relate to anti-terrorism measures and cover systems, buildings and people.

Ready when you are

Start your Basic Check today

No extra steps beyond what's asked for on the form — submit once and track it online from start to finish.