Monthly spending. We rank on rewards minus the full annual fee, so statement credits and perks are listed separately and never counted for you.
Choosing between the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi (no annual fee) and the Discover it Cash Back (no annual fee) comes down to where you spend most. Neither card has an annual fee, and Costco Anywhere Visa earns at least as much as Discover it Cash Back in every category, more on dining, gas, flights, hotels and other travel. Enter your monthly spending above to see which comes out ahead for you.
Strongest in gas at 4% (up to $7,000/yr). 4% on gas/EV (up to $7,000/yr), 3% on restaurants and travel, 2% on Costco purchases.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply Now5% on rotating quarterly categories (up to $1,500/quarter), 1% on everything else. Cashback Match doubles all cash back in first year.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply Now| Feature | Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi | Discover it Cash Back |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Sign-Up Bonus | None | None |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 0% | 0% |
| Base Reward Rate | 1% | 1% |
| Travel Rewards | 3% | 1% |
| Dining Rewards | 3% | 1% |
| Gas Rewards | 4% (up to $7,000/yr) | 1% |
| Rates with conditions not counted in the rows above |
5% on gas at Costco Earns 5% only on gas at Costco, within the same $7,000 yearly cap as other gas. Other gas stations earn 4%. 2% at Costco Earns 2% only at Costco and Costco.com. Groceries bought anywhere else earn 1%. |
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| Key Benefits | 4% on gas/EV (up to $7,000/yr), 3% on restaurants and travel, 2% on Costco purchases. | 5% on rotating quarterly categories (up to $1,500/quarter), 1% on everything else. Cashback Match doubles all cash back in first year. |
Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi pulls ahead for travel, dining, gas spending.
Not sure which fits your life? Enter your spending below and we’ll do the math. The calculator ranks purely on rewards minus the full annual fee, so credits and perks are yours to judge.