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BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card vs Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi

Both are cashback travel cards. The BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card comes from BECU at $0/yr; the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi from Citi at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBECU Secured Cash Back Credit CardCostco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNo welcome bonus
Bonus value (est.)$0-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerBECUCiti
Card categorycashbackcashback
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card
      $0/yr · No welcome bonus
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      Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
      $0/yr ·

      Editorial take: BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card or Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      The BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card has a public bonus (No welcome bonus, worth roughly $0), while the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      The BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card.
      Can I have both the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card and Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (BECU and Citi) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card or the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BECU Secured Cash Back Credit Card: $0 spend in 0 months. Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.