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Amazon Prime Visa vs Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi

Both are cashback travel cards. The Amazon Prime Visa comes from Chase 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.

FeatureAmazon Prime VisaCostco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies)
Bonus value (est.)$175-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerChaseCiti
Card categorycashbackcashback
Best earning category (Amazon_whole_foods_amazon_fresh_amazon_pharmacy_with_prime)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Amazon Prime Visa
      $0/yr · $150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies)
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      Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
      $0/yr ·

      Editorial take: Amazon Prime Visa

      Editorial take: Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Amazon Prime Visa or Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      The Amazon Prime Visa has a public bonus ($150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies), worth roughly $175), while the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Amazon Prime Visa's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      The Amazon Prime Visa 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 Amazon Prime Visa.
      Can I have both the Amazon Prime Visa and Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Chase 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 Amazon Prime Visa or the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Amazon Prime Visa: $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.