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Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa vs Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa comes from Chime 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.

FeatureChime Credit Builder Secured VisaCostco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNone
Bonus value (est.)$0-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerChimeCiti
Card categorysecuredcashback
Best earning category (All_purchases)0x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa
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      Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
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      Editorial take: Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa or Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      The Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa has a public bonus (None, worth roughly $0), while the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      The Chime Credit Builder Secured 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 Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa.
      Can I have both the Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa and Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Chime 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 Chime Credit Builder Secured Visa or the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Chime Credit Builder Secured 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.