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Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi vs Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi comes from Citi at $0/yr; the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express from American Express 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.

FeatureCostco Anywhere Visa Card by CitiLowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$100 statement credit
Bonus value (est.)-$100
Min spend to unlock bonus-$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerCitiAmerican Express
Card categorycashbackbusiness
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
      $0/yr ·
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      Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express
      $0/yr · $100 statement credit

      Editorial take: Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi

      Editorial take: Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi or Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      The Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express has a public bonus ($100 statement credit, worth roughly $100), while the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi.
      Can I have both the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi and Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and American Express) 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 Card by Citi or the Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi: no published min spend. Lowe's Business Rewards Card from American Express: $1,000 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.