How do i get my costco rewards certificate

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How do i get my costco rewards certificate

Just wanted to share my experience. I originally tried using my 2% back reward certificate but didn't realize I couldn't use it for a self-checkout purchase. A friendly employee offered to suspend my order and check me out at a register, but I didn't want the hassle - figured I'd just use it next time. Of course over the course of the week it somehow disappeared (I'm really bad about throwing away clutter without double checking). I called Costco, wondering if I was out of luck, but fortunately they could confirm it was unused and would mail me another. But they also found 2 other unused certificates on my account and would combine all the balances to the one they were mailing. I feel silly that I evidently have lost 3 of these, but very excited for the upcoming shopping spree! Definitely worth finding out if unsure

No. Costco Executive Membership 2% Rewards certificates can only be used for purchases at Costco warehouses. However, if you'd like to purchase travel, you can take your 2% Rewards certificate to the warehouse and use it to buy a Costco Shop Card. Costco Shop Cards can then be used to pay for these select Costco Travel products by phone. 

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There are two ways to check your current 2% Rewards balance:

  1. Sign into your Costco.com account and view your earnings under Account Details
  2. Or, download the Costco app and view your earnings under Card

Please note, only the Primary Member on an Executive Membership can view the 2% Reward earnings. Rewards earned from valid Costco Travel purchases will be applied after travel is completed. Rewards may take up to two months to reflect in your current 2% Rewards balance. ​

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The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi offers credit card rewards on everyday purchases. Here's what you need to know.

The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi offers credit card rewards on everyday purchases, including shopping at Costco. You can rack up points using the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card tiered rewards program wherever you shop, and the number of points you earn depends on the type of purchases you make. While you can earn points just about anywhere, you have to be a current Costco member to be eligible for the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card.

As long as you earn at least $1 in rewards throughout the year, you get an annual credit card reward certificate. This Costco credit card rewards certificate can be redeemed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, but there are limitations on redemption you should know about. 

Unlike most other rewards credit cards, the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card can't be redeemed whenever you want. You can only redeem it once per year in February for the prior years earned rewards.

Earning rewards is one thing; redeeming them is another. Here is what you should know about how to earn and redeem Costco credit card rewards.

While Costco is in the name, you can earn rewards in many other places you spend money. The Costco Anywhere Visa® Card uses a tiered rewards program, so you earn a specific percentage back on every dollar depending on the category your purchase falls into.

Here are the rewards you can earn through the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card tiered rewards program:

  • 4% back on eligible gas and EV charging purchases, including at Costco, for the $7000 in purchases per year, then 1% back for future purchases

  • 3% back on restaurant and eligible travel purchases

  • 2% back on all Costco and Costco.com purchases

  • 1% back on all other purchases

The way to redeem Costco Anywhere Visa® Card rewards differs from most rewards cards. Reward certificates are issued once per year in February and go to all eligible cardholders who earned at least $1 in rewards in the previous year. (Your credit card account must still be open when your certificate is issued to receive it.)

If you are eligible for a rewards certificate, here are the steps to take to receive it:

  1. Check the last page of your February paper statement if you are not enrolled in paperless. If you are enrolled in paperless statements, you will receive an email on or soon after your February statement closing date.

  2. If you use the Citi Mobile® App, you can also access your rewards certificate there after the closing date of your February statement. After logging in, click on "Access Certificate" to view the certification on your smartphone and save it.

  3. Present your paper or virtual rewards certificate for redemption at any Costco warehouse in the US or Puerto Rico.

It's that easy! Now that you've received your rewards certificate, it's time to redeem them.

Redeeming your rewards certificate from the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card is a bit more difficult than receiving it. Once you have the certificate, you can only redeem your rewards at a Costco warehouse in the US or Puerto Rico. Certificates are ineligible for redemption at:

  • Costco.com

  • Costco Travel

  • On the Citi Mobile® App

  • Costco Anywhere Visa® Card account payments

When you are ready to redeem your Costco Anywhere Visa® Card rewards, you can present the printed certificate or show a virtual copy of it at checkout. The certificate barcode should be fully viewable to be scanned at the register.

You can only redeem Costco credit card reward certificates for Costco merchandise or cash. Reward certificates are ineligible for travel purchases or as a statement credit. If you make a purchase that is less than the certificate amount, you get the remaining balance in cash when you check out at Costco. 

Your credit card reward certificate expires on December 31 of the year it was issued, which can make redeeming it less of a hassle if you don't live near a Costco warehouse. If you have to make a trip for redemption, at least you can earn some cashback on your trip purchases by using your Costco Anywhere Visa® Card during your travels.

Costco credit card rewards certificates can be redeemed for merchandise in the Costco warehouse, or you can cash it out. If you want cash, Costco reserves the right to pay you by cash, check, or electronic transfer.

There is no limit to how many rewards you can earn with the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card. To estimate your Costco cash rewards, visit citi.com/costcorewards and use the sliding scale to enter how much you spend per category each month. As you update each category, it will automatically calculate the annual cash back at the bottom.

Yes, if you are a Costco Executive Member, you can earn the annual reward and the credit card reward certificate on your Costco Anywhere Visa® Card. Both rewards are distributed annually, with the 2% Costco Executive Member reward certificate being distributed by mail two months before your annual renewal month.

The easiest way to find information about the rewards you've earned and the details about your credit card reward certificate is to visit Citi® Online or the Citi Mobile® App. After logging in online, click "View Your Reward & Certification Information" to see how much cashback you've earned to date based on your last statement earnings. 

If you cancel your Costco membership, you will receive notification that your Costco Anywhere Visa® Card will also be cancelled. Accumulated but not distributed rewards are forfeited, but you can still redeem your credit card rewards certificate if it was already issued. If you want to remain a Costco member, using your Costco Anywhere Visa® Card to pay your annual membership fee will automatically renew your membership each year.

If you are the primary cardholder of multiple Costco Anywhere Visa® Card accounts, you will receive a separate credit card rewards certificate in February for each account. 

Your credit card reward certificate is issued with or near your February statement date and expires on December 31 of that year. For example, if you have a credit card reward certificate dated February 2021, you have until December 31, 2021, to redeem it in person for merchandise or cash at any Costco warehouse in the US or Puerto Rico.

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How do I access my Costco rewards?

There are two ways to check your current 2% Rewards balance: Sign into your Costco.com account and view your earnings under Account Details. Or, download the Costco app and view your earnings under Card.

Can I cash out my Costco rewards certificate?

Costco credit card rewards certificates can be redeemed for merchandise in the Costco warehouse, or you can cash it out. If you want cash, Costco reserves the right to pay you by cash, check, or electronic transfer.

How do I redeem my Costco executive rewards?

While your Executive Membership 2% Reward certificates aren't accepted as a form of payment when making your purchases online, there's a workaround. You may use your Reward Certificate to purchase a Costco Shop Card at your local warehouse. You'll find the address and contact info of your nearest Costco right here.

Where is my Costco 2% reward?

Where can I see an estimate of my Executive Membership 2% Reward? If you're the Primary member on an Executive Membership, you can check your current 2% Reward estimate by signing in to your Costco.com account.