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Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi

No Foreign Fees
$0 Annual Fee
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700+ Recommended FICO
Cash Back Reward Type
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Rewards

Reward TypeCash Back
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 4x
Annual Cap$7,000
ExpirationRewards are issued annually as a Costco Shop Card (reward certificate) after the February billing statement closes; unused reward certificates expire if not redeemed by December 31 of the year they are issued; rewards are forfeited if the account is closed or the Costco membership lapses before the annual reward is issued
Redemption NotesCash back rewards are accumulated throughout the year and issued as a single annual Costco Shop Card (reward certificate) after the February billing statement; the certificate can be redeemed at U.S. Costco warehouses only — in-store or for a portion back in cash — and cannot be redeemed at Costco.com or outside Costco; rewards cannot be redeemed as a statement credit, deposited into a bank account, or transferred to other programs; if the Costco membership lapses before the annual reward is issued, rewards may be forfeited; the card is only available to Costco members and is accepted only at Costco and anywhere Visa is accepted (the annual reward certificate is Costco-only)
CategoryRateTypeCap
Gas and EV Charging
Earn 4% cash back on eligible gas and EV charging purchases, including gas at Costco, for the first $7,000 per year combined, then 1% thereafter; gas purchased at superstores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and warehouse clubs other than Costco earns 1%.
4x Cash Back $7,000/yr
Restaurants
Earn 3% cash back on eligible restaurant purchases including fast food; eligibility is determined by merchant category code.
3x Cash Back No cap
Eligible Travel
Earn 3% cash back on eligible travel purchases including airlines, hotels, car rentals, travel agencies, cruise lines, and Costco Travel; eligibility is determined by merchant category code.
3x Cash Back No cap
Costco and Costco.com Purchases
Earn 2% cash back on all other eligible purchases made at Costco and Costco.com, including Costco Travel when not qualifying for the 3% travel category.
2x Cash Back No cap
Gas and EV Charging (Over Annual Cap)
After the first $7,000 in combined eligible gas and EV charging purchases per year, earn 1% cash back on additional gas and EV charging purchases.
1x Cash Back No cap
All Other Purchases
Earn 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases made anywhere Visa is accepted; no annual cap applies.
1x Cash Back No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Travel Insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
No Annual Fee
The Costco Anywhere Visa Card has no annual credit card fee; a paid Costco membership is required to apply and maintain the card.
Financial $0 annual card fee
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
The card charges no foreign transaction fees on purchases made outside the United States, making it suitable for international travel and foreign-currency purchases.
Financial 0% foreign transaction fee
Damage and Theft Purchase Protection
Covers eligible purchases made with the card against damage or theft for up to 120 days from the date of purchase; covers up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year.
Insurance Up to $10,000 per claim
Up to $10,000
Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the manufacturer's warranty for an additional 24 months on eligible purchases made with the card; the original warranty must be 5 years or less to qualify.
Insurance Up to 24 additional months
Travel Accident Insurance
Provides accidental death and dismemberment coverage when common carrier tickets are purchased entirely with the card; covers the cardholder and certain family members.
Insurance Complimentary
Travel and Emergency Assistance
Provides 24/7 worldwide emergency assistance services including medical referrals, legal referrals, emergency transportation coordination, and other travel-related emergency assistance; cardholders are responsible for the cost of services arranged.
Insurance Complimentary
Worldwide Car Rental Insurance
Provides secondary coverage for damage and theft of rental vehicles when the cardholder declines the rental company's collision damage waiver and charges the full rental to the card; covers most rental vehicles for up to 31 consecutive days.
Insurance Secondary coverage up to actual cash value
24/7 Customer Service
Cardmembers have access to Citi customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for account management, payments, and card membership inquiries.
Other Complimentary
Costco Membership Exclusive
The Costco Anywhere Visa Card is exclusively available to active Costco members; a paid Costco membership (Gold Star or Executive) is required to apply and maintain the card — if membership lapses, the card cannot be used.
Other Costco membership required
Costco Warehouse Acceptance
The Costco Anywhere Visa is the exclusive credit card accepted inside Costco warehouses and at Costco gas stations in the U.S.; Costco does not accept other major credit cards for in-warehouse purchases.
Other Complimentary
1% Cash Back on All Other Purchases
Earn 1% cash back on all other eligible purchases everywhere Visa is accepted; also applies to gas and EV charging purchases after the $7,000 annual cap is reached.
Rewards 1% back
2% Cash Back at Costco and Costco.com
Earn 2% cash back on all other eligible purchases made at Costco warehouses and Costco.com, including Costco Travel when not qualifying for the 3% travel category.
Rewards 2% back
3% Cash Back at Restaurants
Earn 3% cash back on eligible restaurant and fast food purchases everywhere Visa is accepted; eligibility is determined by merchant category code.
Rewards 3% back
3% Cash Back on Eligible Travel
Earn 3% cash back on eligible travel purchases including airlines, hotels, car rentals, travel agencies, cruise lines, and Costco Travel; eligibility is determined by merchant category code.
Rewards 3% back
4% Cash Back on Gas and EV Charging (First $7,000/Year)
Earn 4% cash back on eligible gas and EV charging purchases including gas at Costco for the first $7,000 per year in combined eligible gas and EV charging purchases; then 1% thereafter. Gas at superstores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and other warehouse clubs earns only 1%.
Rewards 4% back (first $7,000/year)
Annual Costco Shop Card Reward Certificate
All cash back earned throughout the year is accumulated and issued annually as a single Costco Shop Card (reward certificate) after the February billing statement closes; the certificate can be redeemed at U.S. Costco warehouses for merchandise or for a portion as cash.
Rewards Issued annually after February statement
$0 Liability on Unauthorized Charges
Cardmembers are not responsible for unauthorized charges made on their account when reported promptly; Citibank provides $0 fraud liability on all unauthorized transactions.
Security Complimentary
Citi Identity Theft Solutions
Cardholders have access to Citi's identity theft resolution services, including assistance with resolving fraudulent account activity and restoring identity.
Security Complimentary

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer FeeThe greater of a minimum dollar amount or a percentage of the amount of each transfer (exact amounts disclosed in the card agreement)
Cash Advance FeeThe greater of a minimum dollar amount or a percentage of the amount of each advance (exact amounts disclosed in the card agreement)

Approval & Eligibility

700 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 700–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationNot available
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending at gas stations to circumvent the $7,000 annual 4% cap, excessive cash advances, returned payments, account inactivity, Costco membership lapse
Cliff Effect Rules
The Costco Anywhere Visa is a single-product offering — there is no card family tier or documented cross-product bonus cliff with other Citi cards. The annual cash back reward is irrevocably tied to the Costco membership cycle: the entire year's accumulated cash back is issued as a single Costco Shop Card after the February billing statement, and if the Costco membership is not renewed before the reward is issued, accumulated rewards may be forfeited — this is the most significant cliff effect for this card.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
The Costco Anywhere Visa carries no welcome bonus — there is no sign-up offer or minimum spend requirement, making it one of the few premium Visa cards with a compelling ongoing rewards structure but no new cardmember incentive. An active Costco membership (Gold Star or Executive, currently $65 or $130/year) is a hard eligibility requirement — the application cannot be completed without a valid Costco membership, and the card is cancelled if membership lapses. Citibank does not publish a specific card velocity rule for this card, but community data indicates that prior or concurrent holders of the Costco Anywhere Visa are not eligible for a second account and that the card is subject to standard Citi underwriting scrutiny.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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Annual Fee Free
RewardsCash Back
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO700+
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