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Cash Back · United States

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards

4.4 / 5 editorial score

Choose your 3% category and earn 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs, with bigger rewards for Preferred Rewards members.

#11 of 17 · Cash Back · USA#27 of 60 · All USA cards
Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerBank of America
NetworkVisa
Welcome offerOnline cash rewards bonus
Interest rate18.24%–28.24% variable
Foreign fee3%
Who qualifiesGood (690+)

Why it ranks

  • No annual fee
  • Flexible 3% category
  • Loyalty boosts

What holds it back

  • Combined quarterly cap
  • Foreign fee

Advertiser disclosure: we may be paid if you apply through our links. Ratings are editorial. Confirm today's terms on the issuer's site — offers change.

Choose your 3% category and earn 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs, with bigger rewards for Preferred Rewards members.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards at a glance

IssuerBank of America
Card networkVisa
Annual feeNo annual fee
Welcome bonusOnline cash rewards bonus
Rewards rate3% in a chosen category, 2% groceries & wholesale clubs (up to $2,500/quarter combined), 1% other
Intro APR0% intro APR for 15 billing cycles
Regular APR18.24%–28.24% variable
Foreign transaction fee3%
Credit neededGood (690+)
Best forBank of America customers who can earn Preferred Rewards boosts
Airport lounge accessNo

Rewards & benefits

  • Pick your 3% category
  • Up to 75% rewards bonus with Preferred Rewards
  • 0% intro APR

Eligibility & who it suits

  • Good credit score

How to apply

Check current rates on Bank of America’s official site →

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Rates, fees, welcome offers and benefits are provided for general information, can change at any time, and may not reflect current terms. Always confirm the latest details on the issuer’s official site before applying. This is not financial advice.

How it ranks against similar USA cards

RankCardAnnual feeRewardsWelcome offerForeign feeWho qualifiesScore
1
Bank of America Customized Cash RewardsBank of America customers who can earn Preferred Rewards boosts
None 3% in a chosen category, 2% groceries & wholesale clubs (up to $2,500/quarter co… Online cash rewards bonus 3% Good (690+) 4.4
2
Chase Freedom UnlimitedEveryday spenders who want simple cash back and pair it with Chase points
None 5% travel via Chase, 3% dining & drugstores, 1.5% all other purchases Extra cash back in the first year on bonus spend 3% Good (690+) 4.7
3
Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressFamilies with high grocery and streaming spend
$95/yr 6% U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/yr), 6% select U.S. streaming, 3% transit & U.S.… Statement-credit welcome offer 2.7% Good to Excellent (700+) 4.6
4
Chase Freedom FlexPeople who can track and activate rotating 5% categories
None 5% rotating quarterly categories (activation required), 5% travel via Chase, 3%… Cash bonus after the minimum spend 3% Good (690+) 4.6

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