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TrueEarnings(R) Card from Costco and American Express

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The American Express TrueEarnings Card from Costco works on the American Express network and is primarily intended for consumers who have Good or better credit history.

The regular interest rate for purchases made with this card is 15.24%. The customary rate applied to balance tranfers to this card is N/A.

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Rates & Fees Summary:

  • Intro purchase rate: 0% (up to 6 months)
  • Purchase rate: 15.24%
  • Intro balance transfer rate: N/A
  • Balance transfer rate: 15.24% (variable)
  • Annual Fee*: N/A
  • Balance transfer fee*: N/A

Rewards Summary:

  • Sign-up Bonus: N/A
  • Base earning rate: 1%
  • Max earning rate: 3%
  • Bonus Categories: Airfare, Restaurants, Gas Stations
  • Total Earning Limit: None

Card rates and fees

Select a credit rating to view corresponding estimated rates:
Purchase rate* 0% (up to 6 months) 15.24%
Balance transfer rate* N/A 15.24% (variable)
Cash advance rate* N/A 25.24% (variable)
Default rate* N/A 27.24% (variable)
Purchase rate* 0% (up to 6 months) 15.24%
Balance transfer rate* N/A 15.24% (variable)
Cash advance rate* N/A 25.24% (variable)
Default rate* N/A 27.24% (variable)
Purchase rate* 0% (up to 6 months) 15.24%
Balance transfer rate* N/A 15.24% (variable)
Cash advance rate* N/A 25.24% (variable)
Default rate* N/A 27.24% (variable)
Purchase rate* 0% (up to 6 months) 15.24%
Balance transfer rate* N/A 15.24% (variable)
Cash advance rate* N/A 25.24% (variable)
Default rate* N/A 27.24% (variable)
Purchase rate* 0% (up to 6 months) 15.24%
Balance transfer rate* N/A 15.24% (variable)
Cash advance rate* N/A 25.24% (variable)
Default rate* N/A 27.24% (variable)
Annual Fee* $0.00
Balance transfer fee* $0.00
Cash advance fee* 3% (minimum of $5.00)
Late payment fee* $15.00 for account balance between $0.00-$399.99
$35.00 for account balance greater than $400.00
Over credit limit fee* $29.00
Min finance charge* $0.50
Balance transfer fee* $0.00
Cash advance fee* 3% (minimum of $5.00)
Late payment fee* $15.00 for account balance between $0.00-$399.99
$35.00 for account balance greater than $400.00
Over credit limit fee* $29.00
Min finance charge* $0.50
Balance transfer fee* $0.00
Cash advance fee* 3% (minimum of $5.00)
Late payment fee* $15.00 for account balance between $0.00-$399.99
$35.00 for account balance greater than $400.00
Over credit limit fee* $29.00
Min finance charge* $0.50
Balance transfer fee* $0.00
Cash advance fee* 3% (minimum of $5.00)
Late payment fee* $15.00 for account balance between $0.00-$399.99
$35.00 for account balance greater than $400.00
Over credit limit fee* $29.00
Min finance charge* $0.50
Balance transfer fee* $0.00
Cash advance fee* 3% (minimum of $5.00)
Late payment fee* $15.00 for account balance between $0.00-$399.99
$35.00 for account balance greater than $400.00
Over credit limit fee* $29.00
Min finance charge* $0.50
*See the online credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information, however you should review all credit card terms and conditions on the card issuer's website after clicking "Apply Now". Best efforts are made to match you with cards you will qualify for based on your indicated credit level/FICO score, however issuers evaluate several factors with your application and BillShrink is unable to guarantee approval.
Rewards
Rewards Program Features  
Reward Units Cash
Rewards Expiration None
Total Earning Limit None
Airfare 2% per each $1 spent
Gas Stations 3% per each $1 spent up to $3,000, 1% per each $1 spent above $3,001
Restaurants 3% per each $1 spent
All Other Purchases 1% per each $1 spent
Features and Benefits
Category Consumer
Network American Express
Min Credit Level Good (700 - 749)
Instant Approval No
No Annual Fee Yes
Rewards Program Yes
Grace Period 25 days
Method For Computing Balance Average Daily Balance
Universal Default No
Revolving Credit Yes
Secured Card No
Extended Warranty (With the Buyer's Assurance Plan* you can shop worry-free knowing that the terms of the original manufacturer's warranty will be matched up to one additional year, on warranties of five years or less that are eligible in the U.S)
Purchase Protection (Shop with confidence and the Purchase Protection Plan*, which protects eligible purchases made with the Card against accidental damage and theft for up to 90 days from the date of purchase)
Fraud Protection Guarantee
Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance (The Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance Plan provides coverage for theft of or damage to most rental vehicles. Simply decline the collision damage waiver (CDW) or similar option offered by the Commercial Car Rental Company. This coverage is excess to your other sources of insurance. Coverage applies for the first 30 days of an auto rental if rented from a Car Rental Company.)
Emergency Card replacement
Access Your Account Online
Travel Accident Insurance (Travel Accident Insurance provides up to $100,000 in accidental death and dismemberment insurance while traveling on a Common Carrier Conveyance (plane, train, ship, helicopter, or bus) when the entire fare has been charged to the Card)
Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights compliance
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Click here to read about these rights or browse this card's compliance below.
How does this card comply?
Protection from arbitrary rate increases
The right to have rates reviewed and reduced
Fair allocation of payments
No universal default
No double-cycle billing
No fees for paying your bill
Protection from due date gimmicks
Enough time to pay your bill
Education on dangers of minimum payments
Protection of young cardholders
Reviews Write a review
Curtis Sumter
August 30 2009
4 stars

There's actually two versions of this card. There is a business version that give additional cash back on gas purchases. This card does not use points. They pay you a percentage of your expenditures for the year. Once a year, American Express gives you a check that can only be redeemed at a Costco store for cash or purchases.

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