What's the Costco credit card credit score requirement?

Yes, the Costco Credit Card is worth it because it gives 1 - 4% cash back on purchases, you can use it anywhere Visa is accepted, and there’s a $0 annual fee. So, it’s pretty much a must-have for Costco members, if you can get it. You need excellent credit (a score of 750+) to qualify.… read full answer

That’s the short story. Below are some specific reasons why the Costco Credit Card is worth it:

• Cash back on popular spending categories: You’ll earn 4% cash back on certain categories. You’ll also get 3% at restaurants and on eligible travel expenses, along with 2% at Costco and Costco.com, and 1% on all other purchases. Rewards get delivered once a year in the form of a certificate included with your February billing statement, and you have a year to redeem.
• $0 annual fee: While you will have to pay $60+ per year for a Costco membership, you won’t have to spend any additional money just to have the card.
• $0 foreign fees: You can use your card on purchases throughout your travels, knowing that there are $0 foreign transaction fees on purchases.
• Insurance: The Costco Credit Card provides several types of insurance at no extra cost to you. The travel insurance policies include compensation for emergency assistance and damage/theft of rental cars. Items you buy with your card can also be replaced/reimbursed with purchase protection, and you’ll get extended warranties.

There’s a lot to love about the Costco Credit Card. But since Costco will accept any card on the Visa network (plus cash and checks), you have other options: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® card are just a few good Visa cards to use when shopping at Costco.

You need a credit score of at least 700 for a Citi credit card in most cases. That means applicants for Citi credit cards need at least good credit to be approved. But it really depends on which card you’re after. Some Citi credit cards require higher scores, and one has no minimum score at all.… read full answer

Below, you can see what Citi cards your credit score will allow you to pursue, along with other information about approval.

Here’s what else you should know about the credit score you need for a Citi credit card:

• Limited History: For those with little or no credit history, the Citi® Secured Mastercard® is a good option. A refundable security deposit of $200 is required. It doesn’t give any rewards, but it does offer a $0 annual fee and can help you rebuild your credit.
• Fair credit (640-699): With fair credit, you have a good shot at getting one of Citi’s various store cards. These cards can only be used at their associated store. Some examples of store cards issued by Citi that require at least fair credit are Staples® Credit Card, Best Buy® Store Card and Goodyear Credit Card.
• Good credit (700-749): Good credit opens you up to some of Citi’s more attractive credit card offerings. You can get one of the best cashback cards on the market, Citi Double Cash Card, if you have at least good credit. Other cards that require at least good include Citi Simplicity Card, Citi Diamond Preferred and the Citi Rewards+ Card. And if you’re a frequent American Airlines flyer, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® also requires at least good credit while offering 2 miles / $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants and on America Airlines purchases (1 mile / $1 on all other purchases).
• Excellent credit (750 and up): You’ll be eligible for all of Citi’s cards with a score in this range, assuming your income and other information check out. Some excellent-credit-only offerings include Citi Prestige (5 points / $1 spent on purchases at airlines, travel agencies and restaurants and 50,000 bonus points for spending $4,000 in the first 3 months) and Costco Credit Card (cash back oriented, offering 1 - 4% cash back on different spending categories).
• Other requirements: It takes more than just a good enough credit score to get Citi credit card approval. In particular, you need enough income to pay the monthly bills, along with your existing debts. You’ll also need a valid Social Security number (or ITIN) and U.S. mailing address.

Citi might send a pre-qualified credit card offer to potential customers, but while this increases your chances for approval, it does not guarantee it. If you have received such an offer, visit Citi’s web page and enter your invitation code and last name to apply. Also, keep in mind that applying for a Citi or any other credit card triggers hard inquiries and can temporarily lower your score - the more inquiries over a short period of time, the more damage to your score. So it’s best to know where you stand before applying for any credit card. You can check your credit score and track your progress for free, right here on WalletHub.