11
Benefits6
Reward Categories4x
Max Reward20.5%
APR FromBasic Information
PENDINGRewards Program (Detailed) 6 Categories
PENDING| Category | Rate | Type | Description | Annual Cap | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | 4x | Cash Back | Eligible gas and EV charging purchases. | $7,000 | |
| Dining | 3x | Cash Back | Restaurant purchases. | No Cap | |
| Travel | 3x | Cash Back | Eligible travel purchases. | No Cap | |
| Costco Purchases | 2x | Cash Back | All other purchases from Costco and Costco.com. | No Cap | |
| Gas | 1x | Cash Back | Eligible gas and EV charging purchases after the first $7,000 per year. | No Cap | |
| All Other Purchases | 1x | Cash Back | All other purchases. | No Cap |
Rewards Summary
PENDINGReward Type: Cash Back
Base Rate: 2x
Bonus Rate: 2x
Quarterly Rotating: No
Expiration Policy: Cash back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open.
Point Value: 0.01¢
Travel Portal Multiplier: 1x
Benefits & Protections (Detailed) 11 Total
PENDINGDining & Travel 1
Cash Back on Restaurants & Travel
3% cash backEarn 3% cash back on eligible restaurant purchases and eligible travel purchases worldwide.
Financial 2
No Annual Fee
No annual fee (with paid Costco membership)There is no annual fee for the Citi Costco Anywhere Visa Card, provided you have a paid Costco membership.
Annual Cash Back Redemption
Annual Costco cash reward certificateCash back rewards are received annually as a Costco cash reward certificate, which can be redeemed for merchandise or cash at U.S. Costco warehouses.
Lifestyle 2
Digital Wallets Compatibility
Compatibility with major digital walletsEasily pay with your card using popular digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.
Contactless Payment
Tap to pay functionalityTap to pay for fast and secure transactions at contactless-enabled terminals.
Security 2
$0 Liability on Unauthorized Charges
$0 LiabilityYou are not responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card, providing peace of mind against fraud.
Citi Identity Theft Solutions
Identity theft resolution assistanceReceive assistance with identity theft resolution services if your identity is compromised.
Shopping 3
Cash Back on Gas & EV Charging
4% cash back on first $7,000 per year, then 1%Earn 4% cash back on eligible gas and electric vehicle (EV) charging purchases worldwide, including gas at Costco and Costco.com. This rate applies to the first $7,000 in eligible purchases per year, then 1% thereafter.
Cash Back on Costco & Costco.com
2% cash backEarn 2% cash back on all other purchases made from Costco and Costco.com.
Cash Back on All Other Purchases
1% cash backEarn 1% cash back on all other purchases made with the card.
Travel 1
Worldwide Acceptance
Global acceptanceYour card is accepted at millions of locations worldwide wherever Visa is accepted, making it convenient for international travel and purchases.
Benefits Summary (Flags)
PENDINGExtended Warranty
Purchase Protection
Cell Phone Protection
Travel Insurance
Primary Rental Protection
Airport Lounge Access
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Price Protection
Concierge Service
No Foreign Fees
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Sign-Up Bonus
No Sign-Up Bonus Available
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Fee Structure
PENDING| Annual Fee: | $0.00 |
| Year 1 Waived: | No |
| Effective Annual Fee: | $0.00 |
| Authorized User Fee: | $0.00 |
| Penalty APR: | 29.99% |
| Min Interest Charge: | $0.50 |
Additional Fees
PENDING| Late Fee: | $41.00 |
| Returned Payment: | $41.00 |
| Balance Transfer: | Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater. |
| Cash Advance: | Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater. |
| Foreign Transaction: | 0.00% |
Interest Rates & APR
PENDINGStandard APR
Purchase APR: 20.49% - 28.49%
Cash Advance APR: 29.99%
Intro APR Offers
Intro Purchase APR: 0% for 15 months
Intro BT APR: 0% for 15 months
Approval Criteria & Requirements
PENDINGCredit Score Requirements
Application Process
Issuer Rules & Policies
PENDINGRules: Bonus Eligibility: New cardmembers only. Must not have received a bonus for this specific card (522) or any card within its designated product family within the last 24 months. This 24-month period is calculated from the date the previous bonus was received. Applicants must also adhere to Citibank's general application velocity rules, which for 2026 are expected to remain stringent, typically restricting new card applications to no more than 1 card in 8 days and 2 cards in 65 days across all Citibank products. Eligibility may also require a minimum credit score and income verification.
Max Cards Per Issuer: 7
Min Spend Interval: 3 months
Cliff Effect Rules: The 24-month rule is a primary 'cliff effect' rule for Citibank. For the '522' card, receiving a bonus on any card within its designated product family (e.g., a '52X' series or a broader ThankYou Points family if applicable) will make an applicant ineligible for a bonus on the '522' card for 24 months from the date the previous bonus was received. This rule is strictly enforced to prevent bonus churning within related card products, meaning you cannot get a bonus on a 'sister' card within the family if you've recently received one on another.
Special Events: N/A - This is a general-purpose Citibank card, not a store-specific co-branded card.
Holiday Promos: Citibank typically offers enhanced sign-up bonuses or spending multipliers during key retail periods such as Black Friday/Cyber Monday (late November), the broader Holiday Season (December), and occasionally during Spring/Summer travel promotion windows.
International Friendly: Yes
User Analytics & Insights
PENDINGUser Ratings
Average Rating: 4.2 / 5.0
Top Positive:
Excellent rewards on gas and Costco purchases; Great for frequent Costco shoppers; No annual fee if you're a Costco member; Good travel and restaurant rewards.
Top Negative:
Rewards only redeemable once a year at Costco; Requires Costco membership; Lower rewards on general spending.
Approval Experience: 75.0 / 100
Recommended Alternatives
- Chase Freedom Unlimited
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Card Value Score: 88.0 / 100
Est. Annual Rewards: $470.00
Approval Probability: 75.0%
Version Control
PENDINGVersion ID: v1.0