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Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi vs Macy's American Express Card

Both are cashback travel cards. The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi comes from Citi at $0/yr; the Macy's American Express Card from Department Stores National Bank 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 CitiMacy's American Express Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerCitiDepartment Stores National Bank
Card categorycashbackcashback
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
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      Macy's American Express Card
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      Editorial take: Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi or Macy's American Express Card?
      Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
      Is the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Macy's American Express Card?
      The Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Macy's American Express Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Macy's American Express Card'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 Macy's American Express Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Citi and Department Stores National Bank) 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 Macy's American Express Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi: no published min spend. Macy's American Express Card: 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.