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Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi vs Mastercard Titanium Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi comes from Citi at $0/yr; the Mastercard Titanium Card from Barclays (Luxury Card) at $299/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.

FeatureCostco Anywhere Visa Business Card by CitiMastercard Titanium Card
Annual fee$0$299
Sign-up bonusNo current public welcome offerNo public welcome bonus
Bonus value (est.)-$0
Min spend to unlock bonus-$0 in 0 mo
IssuerCitiBarclays (Luxury Card)
Card categorytravel
Best earning category (Costco_gas)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • Priority Pass Select ($469 value)
    • 2x airfare and hotels via LuxuryCardTravel
    • 24/7 Concierge
    • No foreign transaction fees
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    Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi
    $0/yr · No current public welcome offer
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    Mastercard Titanium Card
    $299/yr · No public welcome bonus

    Editorial take: Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi

    Editorial take: Mastercard Titanium Card

    The entry tier of the Barclays Luxury Card lineup. The $299 AF buys Priority Pass Select and a real metal card, but earning is weak (1x base, 2x on Luxury Card Travel bookings) and the cash-back redemption rate is only 1 cent per point. Better only as a status-and-lounge play for people who do not want to carry a Sapphire Reserve or Venture X.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi or Mastercard Titanium Card?
    The Mastercard Titanium Card has a public bonus (No public welcome bonus, worth roughly $0), 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 Mastercard Titanium Card?
    The Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card by Citi has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Mastercard Titanium Card's $299 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Mastercard Titanium Card's benefits to clear $299 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 Mastercard Titanium Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and Barclays (Luxury Card)) 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 Mastercard Titanium Card 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. Mastercard Titanium Card: $0 in 0 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.