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Costco Anywhere Visa vs Wells Fargo Active Cash

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Rubric: too close to call (under 3 pts). Scores: Costco Anywhere Visa 61.0%, Wells Fargo Active Cash 61.9%.

At a sample $1,920/month (groceries $500, dining $300, gas $150, travel $150, online $200, other $400 …): Costco Anywhere Visa nets $392/yr, Wells Fargo Active Cash nets $461/yr after annual fees. Use your own numbers →

Criterion scores (0–10)

• Annual feeVisa: 10.0 · Cash: 10.0
• Rewards rateVisa: 5.5 · Cash: 8.0
• Sign-up bonusVisa: n/a · Cash: 1.3
• Intro 0% APRVisa: 0.0 · Cash: 5.7
• Regular APRVisa: 7.9 · Cash: 7.3
• Foreign transaction feeVisa: 10.0 · Cash: 3.0
• Regulatory record (CFPB)Visa: 8.0 · Cash: 8.0

Downsides

• Costco Anywhere Visa61.0%
  Citi · cash back
  Annual fee $0 ($0 with an active Costco membership (membership cost not counted))APR 18.99%–26.99% variableRewards 1% base; 4% gas (to $7,000/yr); 3% dining; 3% travelCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ Penalty APR up to 29.99% · Late fee up to $41 · Costco gas 5%; 2% Costco purchases not modeled; Costco membership required.

• Wells Fargo Active Cash61.9%
  Wells Fargo · cash back
  Annual fee $0APR 18.74%–28.74% variableRewards Unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchasesCredit 620–719, 720+ (CFPB TCCP targeted tiers)

  ⚠ 3% foreign transaction fee · APR up to 28.74% if you carry a balance

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FAQ

Which is better, Costco Anywhere Visa or Wells Fargo Active Cash?

On VaultRubric's rubric: too close to call. The better card for you depends on where you spend; the calculator shows net value for your spending.

Estimates, not financial advice. Taxes, insurance, PMI and fees vary by lender, county and city; confirm with your lender, dealer and state agency before acting.