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CIBC Costco® Mastercard® review

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Annual Fee
$0.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.75%
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.75%
Balance Transfer
22.49%
Balance Transfer
22.49%
Rewards
1 - 3% cashback
Rewards
1 - 3% cashback
Signup Bonus
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Signup Bonus
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10/10
Informr score
The CIBC Costco® Mastercard® currently has an Informr score of 10 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 5 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


CIBC Costco® Mastercard® is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be at least 18 years of age (AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK). 19 in all other provinces.
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada
Yes Have a minimum personal income of $60000.

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


Frugal Flyer
Frugal Flyer

While the CIBC Costco World Mastercard can be a good fit for a family who spends a large amount of money at Costco, it is worth considering other credit cards that may provide a more robust earning rate or bonus category options to ensure you are getting the most from your spending. Either way, alwa...

- Josh Bandura, Frugal Flyer
Yore Oyster
Yore Oyster

The CIBC Costco Mastercard is worth it. This credit card could help you more if you already have a Costco Wholesale membership. It has no annual fees. You can earn up to 3% cash back on restaurants and Costco gas purchases. You can also use the CIBC Pace It Installment Plans to break down your large...

- Victor, Yore Oyster
Money We Have
Money We Have

Here’s the thing, if you already have a Capital One Costco Mastercard, you’ll automatically be converted over to the CIBC version. I don’t think any current cardholders will complain about the additional benefits. That said, I suspect some people will consider cancelling their cards as they only hel...

- Barry Choi, Money We Have
Finder
Finder

Apply for the CIBC Costco Mastercard if you want to earn cashback and get a decent level of insurance for no annual fee. This card comes with purchase and warranty coverage, mobile device protection and a welcome offer. It also doubles as your Costco membership. Choose something else if you want a h...

- Claire Horwood, Finder
LOANS Canada
LOANS Canada

If you are currently a cardholder of the Capital One Costco credit card, you will automatically receive the new CIBC Mastercard in the mail before August 31, 2022. Because of this, it is worth it, especially if you make a lot of purchases at Costco. Furthermore, for members who like to take advantag...

- Caitlin Wood, LOANS Canada

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.75%
Balance Transfer Interest Rate 22.49%
Cash Advance Interest Rate 22.49%
Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $0.00
Balance Transfer Fee 3%

Maximum

Cash Advance Fee $5.00
Foreign Transaction Fee 2.5%

Transactions made in a foreign currency will be converted and posted to your account in Canadian currency.

Over Limit Fee $29.00

Fee not applicable to Quebec residents.

Late Payment Fee $0.00
Promotions
Sign up bonus No
Rewards
All Purchases 1% cash back
Restaurants 3% cash back
Gas 2% cash back

3% cash back on Costco Gas

Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel No
Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details
  • 2% cash back on Costco.ca
  • 0.25% cash back for every $1 spent on a CIBC Global Money Transfer
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance No
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty Yes
Purchase Protection Yes
Zero Liability No
No Foreign Transaction Fees No
Emergency Assistance Yes
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection No
Free Credit Scores No
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Get special rates with CIBC Pace It Installment Plans on Costco purchases
  • Mobile Device Insurance
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age

18 years in AB, MB, ON, PE, QA, SK. 19 years in all other provinces.

Minimum Personal Income $60,000 per year

Or $100,000 household annual income

Temporary Residents No
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