Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
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You don't get a free Costco membership with any Citi credit card. While the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi and the Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi have no annual fees, you still need to pay the yearly Costco membership fee. Costco Credit Card users do not receive any discounts on membership fees.
Costco Annual Membership Tiers
- Gold Star Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $65 annual membership fee.
- Business Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $65 annual membership fee. Add extra cardholders for $60 each.
- Executive Membership: Two membership cards, valid at Costco warehouses worldwide and the Costco.com website. $130 annual membership fee. Also offers 2% in rewards (up to $1,250 earned) on eligible Costco purchases each year, plus extra perks.
How to Get a Costco Membership
You can sign up for a Costco membership either 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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What happens to my Citi card if I cancel my Costco membership?
If you cancel your Costco membership, your Costco Citi card will also be canceled. The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi is exclusively for Costco members, and canceling your membership means you no longer have access to the benefits and services associated with the warehouse club, including use of the credit card.
Key Things to Know About Canceling Your Costco Membership
- Once your membership is canceled, you’ll be notified that your Costco Credit Card will also be canceled.
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How much is a Costco membership with the Citi card?
A Costco membership costs $65 per year for the Gold Star Membership and $130 per year for the Executive Membership with the Costco Credit Card. 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.
The Gold Star Costco membership gets you two membership cards and access to Costco warehouses worldwide, including Costco gas stations and business centers,...
read full answer by Chip Lupo, Credit Card WriterDo I need the Costco Credit Card to get a Costco membership?
No, you don’t need the Costco Credit Card to get a Costco membership. While the card was exclusively designed for Costco members, it’s not a requirement for joining.
Costco Membership Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Have a valid photo ID issued by U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada government entities, or a passport/consular card.
- U.S. applicants need a valid U.S. address or P.O. Box, while Canadian applicants need a valid Canada...
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