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Chase Freedom Flex vs Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Chase Freedom Flex comes from Chase at $0/yr; the Costco Anywhere Visa Business 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.

FeatureChase Freedom FlexCostco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$200 cash backNo current public welcome offer
Bonus value (est.)$200-
Min spend to unlock bonus$500 in 3 mo-
IssuerChaseCiti
Card categorycashback
Best earning category (Rotating)5x1x
Transfer partnerschase-urNone
Headline benefits
  • 5% rotating categories
  • 3% dining + drugstores
  • No annual fee
  • Cell phone protection
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    Chase Freedom Flex
    $0/yr · $200 cash back
    Read the full review
    Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi
    $0/yr · No current public welcome offer

    Editorial take: Chase Freedom Flex

    Worth it only if you'll actually activate the rotating 5% categories every quarter. If you won't, the Freedom Unlimited earns more on everyday spend with zero effort.

    Editorial take: Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Chase Freedom Flex or Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi?
    The Chase Freedom Flex has a public bonus ($200 cash back, worth roughly $200), while the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Chase Freedom Flex's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi?
    The Chase Freedom Flex has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Chase Freedom Flex.
    Can I have both the Chase Freedom Flex and Costco Anywhere Visa Business 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 Chase Freedom Flex or the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Chase Freedom Flex: $500 spend in 3 months. Costco Anywhere Visa Business 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.