Card Variety: Business Travel in Focus for Credit Card Providers

The Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card attracts business travelers with an annual fee of zero and attractive cashback opportunities of up to 4% on gas and electric vehicle charging stations. Online and offline purchases at Costco offer 2%, while all other purchases are rewarded with 1%. A particular highlight is the additional 3% reward on travel bookings—whether through Costco Travel or other providers. The benefits are not limited to Costco experiences alone. With worldwide acceptance in over 200 countries, the card remains free of foreign transaction fees. Issued by Citi, only a login at citi.com is required to access the diverse payment options and the 24/7 chatbot service. Despite the numerous advantages in terms of flexibility and discounts, the card requires patience when it comes to earning rewards: rebates are issued only through an annual certificate valid from February to the end of the year. Alternatives abound. The one from Chase offers up to 5% on internet, cable, and office supplies and entices with attractive introductory offers for new applications. The Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards card from Bank of America excels with flexible categories and the Preferred Rewards program, which provides significant bonus returns. For business owners, the options within a credit card portfolio are vast, depending on needs for frequent drivers, frequent travelers, or frequent purchasers.