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Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi vs IHG One Rewards Premier

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi comes from Citi at $0/yr; the IHG One Rewards Premier from Chase at $99/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the IHG One Rewards Premier is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($925 more in estimated value) than the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi's. Get the IHG One Rewards Premier first; revisit the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureCostco Anywhere Visa Business Card by CitiIHG One Rewards Premier
Annual fee$0$99
Sign-up bonusNo current public welcome offer185,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)-$925
Min spend to unlock bonus-$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCitiChase
Card categoryhotel
Best earning category (Costco_gas)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • Free night award annually
    • Platinum Elite status
    • 4th night free on awards
    • 10x at IHG properties
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    Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi
    $0/yr · No current public welcome offer
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    IHG One Rewards Premier
    $99/yr · 185,000 bonus points

    Editorial take: Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi

    Editorial take: IHG One Rewards Premier

    A solid hotel card if you stay at IHG properties regularly. The free night award and 4th night free on award stays can easily offset the $99 annual fee.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi or IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The IHG One Rewards Premier has a public bonus (185,000 bonus points, worth roughly $925), while the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the IHG One Rewards Premier?
    The Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi has no annual fee, so the question is whether the IHG One Rewards Premier's $99 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the IHG One Rewards Premier's benefits to clear $99 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi.
    Can I have both the Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi and IHG One Rewards Premier?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and Chase) 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 Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi or the IHG One Rewards Premier first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi: no published min spend. IHG One Rewards Premier: $3,000 in 3 months. 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.