Key insights:
- The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card is exclusively available to Costco members
- You can apply online, in person at a Costco warehouse or over the phone
- Have your membership number and personal and income information ready to help streamline the application process
With the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, you can earn Costco Cash Back Rewards on every purchase with higher rewards in certain spending categories, like when you fill up your gas tank at Costco. Here’s what you need to know before applying:
3 ways to apply for a Costco Anywhere Visa® Card
When you're ready to apply for a Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, there are 3 ways to do it.
1. Online
Submit an application online and you could find out whether your application is approved in under a minute and, if so, see your next steps immediately.
2. In person
Visit the membership counter at your local Costco warehouse to apply in person.
3. Over the phone
Apply for a card over the phone by calling 1-800-514-9695.
Getting ready to apply
When applying for the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card, there are a few pieces of information you’ll want to have near, including:
- Your current, active Costco membership number
- Personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), date of birth and address
- Financial details, such as your total annual income and monthly mortgage or rent payment
If you plan to add an authorized user to your account, you’ll need to provide the same information for that applicant, as well.
Once you submit your application, you may receive a response in under a minute. If approved, it can take 7 to 10 business days to receive your new credit card in the mail.
Costco Anywhere Visa® Card benefits
There are numerous benefits you can take advantage of as a cardholder of the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, including:
Earn Costco cash back
Earn cash back anywhere Visa® is accepted, including:
- 5% Cash back on gas at Costco and 4% cash back on other eligible gas and electric vehicle (EV) charging for the first $7,000 per year in combined Costco and other eligible gas and/or EV charging purchases, and then 1% thereafter
- 3% Cash back on restaurants and eligible travel, including Costco Travel
- 2% Cash back on all other purchases at Costco and Costco.com
- 1% Cash back on all other purchases
No annual or foreign transaction fees
The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card has no annual fee (see pricing info) with your active/paid Costco membership.1 There are also no foreign transaction fees.1
One convenient card
Use the Costco Anywhere Visa® as your membership card when you enter a Costco warehouse.
Only Costco members can apply for the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card
If you’re not yet a Costco member, there are three easy ways to apply.
- Visit your local Costco warehouse and sign up in person with your valid government-issued photo ID.
- Sign up online at Costco.com.
- Call Costco’s Member Service Center at 1-800-774-2678.
Once you’re an active Costco member, you can apply for the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi. Note that anyone you plan to add as an authorized user must also have a Costco membership to be eligible.
Disclosure: This article is for educational purposes. It is not intended to provide legal, investment, or financial advice and is not a substitute for professional advice. It does not indicate the availability of any Citi product or service. For advice about your specific circumstances, you should consult a qualified professional.
