Review

The TrueEarnings® Business Card from Costco and American Express is designed for business owners that are Costco members, have average credit and plan to take advantage of the cash back reward program.

The cash rebate amount varies according to where the cardholder makes the purchase; 5% is earned for gasoline purchases; 3% rebate for restaurant purchases; 2% rebate for travel purchases; and 1% rebate on all other purchases including Costco purchases. There is no limit to the amount of cash rebates that can be earned.

In addition to the cash rebates, the card does provide several benefits and services that are commonly found with American Express® credit cards, such as purchase protection, auto rental insurance, and travel accident insurance.

The card has a high interest rate for purchases and balance transfers (for a business card), and it is not ideal for those who plan to carry a balance on the card, even when considering the cash back rebates. There is no annual fee with a paid Costco membership, and cardholders can take advantage of the 0% introductory offer on purchases for three months and the very low balance transfer offer for six months on balance transfers made within the first 40 days of membership.

Therefore, those who plan to spend at least $5,000 a year on the card and plan to pay in full each month after the introductory rate expires (to avoid finance charges) will benefit most from what the TrueEarnings® Business Card from Costco and American Express has to offer.