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As of Monday, the Costco Anywhere Visa Card and Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card, both issued by Citi, replaced the TrueEarnings Card from Costco and American Express as the retailer’s rewards credit cards. Replacement cards have been sent to existing TrueEarnings cardholders since May, but prospective customers can now apply for the new Citi cards online. (Full Disclosure: Citibank, American Express, Bank of America and Chase advertise on Credit.com, but that results in no preferential editorial treatment.)
Here’s what you should know if you want to apply.
The Fine Print
Citi’s personal and business Costco credit cards allow cardholders to earn 4% cash back on gas worldwide for the first $7,000 spent, then 1% thereafter; 3% cash back on restaurant and travel purchases worldwide; and 2% cash back on all purchases made at Costco in store and online. Cardholders will also receive 1% cash back on all other purchases, with no limits on earning potential.
Both Citi cards will also double as a Costco membership card. They don’t technically carry an annual fee, but you need to be a Costco member, which starts at $60 annually.
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The cards also provide the following benefits:
- Extended warranty
- Worldwide car rental insurance
- Worldwide travel accident insurance
- Damage and theft protection
- Trip cancellation protection
Wholesale Rewards
Since Visa took over Costco’s network, other credit cards now work at the bulk retailer. As of June 1, BankAmericard Cash Rewards cardholders can earn 2% cash back at wholesale clubs plus 3% cash back on gas, 2% cash back on groceries and 1% cash back on all other purchases. Just last week, Chase announced that its Freedom credit card will offer the 5% cash back category of Wholesale Clubs through the end of the year. (Freedom cardholders — who can read a full review of the card here — can earn up to 5% cash back on up to $1,500 spent in revolving bonus categories each quarter.)
It’s important to read the terms and conditions to be sure a particular credit card is right for you. It’s also a good idea to check your credit score to see where you stand financially, as this may affect whether or not you can qualify. You can view two of your credit scores, updated every 14 days, for free on Credit.com.
At publishing time, the Costco Anywhere Visa Card, BankAmericard Cash Rewards and Chase Freedom credit card as well as American Express products are offered through Credit.com product pages, and Credit.com is compensated if our users apply and ultimately sign up for these cards. However, this relationship does not result in any preferential editorial treatment.
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[Editor’s note: This post was updated to reflect the starting price of Costco memberships.]
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