Is a Costco membership free with the Citi credit card? This question is about the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi

No, a Costco membership is not free with any Citi credit card. Even if you get the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi or the Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi, you will still have to pay a Costco membership fee every year. Costco Credit Card users do not receive discounts on membership fees, either. Costco Annual Membership Tiers Gold Star Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $60 annual membership fee. Business Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $60 annual membership fee. Add extra cardholders for $60 each. Executive Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $120 annual membership fee. Also offers 2% in rewards (up to $1,000 earned) on eligible Costco purchases each year, plus extra perks.

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No, a Costco membership is not free with any Citi credit card. Even if you get the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi or the Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi, you will still have to pay a Costco membership fee every year. Costco Credit Card users do not receive discounts on membership fees, either.

Costco Annual Membership Tiers

Gold Star Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $60 annual membership fee.
Business Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $60 annual membership fee. Add extra cardholders for $60 each.
Executive Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $120 annual membership fee. Also offers 2% in rewards (up to $1,000 earned) on eligible Costco purchases each year, plus extra perks.

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Does the Citi Costco card include membership?

No, the Citi Costco Credit Card does not include a Costco membership. But having the membership is an approval requirement. If you want to apply for the Costco Credit Card, you must first purchase a Costco membership, which costs between $60 and $120 per year.

How to Get a Costco Membership

You can sign up for a Costco membership either ... read full answer online or over the phone at (800) 774-2678. Alternatively, you can also sign up at any Costco warehouse. Just note that the issuer can close your Costco Credit Card if you cancel your Costco membership.

You can read more about this card's benefits and requirements in WalletHub's full review of the Costco Credit Card.

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How much is a Costco membership with the Citi card?

A Costco membership costs $60 per year for the Gold Star Membership and $120 per year for the Executive Membership with the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi. An annual membership is among the card’s approval requirements, and there are no discounted membership fees for Costco Credit Card holders. The card itself has a $0 annual fee, though.... read full answer

The Gold Star Costco membership gets you two membership cards and access to Costco warehouses worldwide, including Costco gas stations and business centers, and the Costco.com website. The Executive Membership offers the same benefits as Gold Star, but also comes with 2% in rewards (up to $1,000 earned) on eligible Costco purchases every year.

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How do I link my Citi card to my Costco membership?

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