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Travel Rewards · United States

Bank of America Travel Rewards Credit Card

4.3 / 5 editorial score

A no-annual-fee, no-foreign-fee travel card earning a flat 1.5 points per dollar that can be redeemed as a statement credit against any travel purchase.

#7 of 7 · Travel Rewards · USA#36 of 60 · All USA cards
Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerBank of America
NetworkVisa
Welcome offer25,000+ online bonus points after meeting the minimum spend
Interest rate19.24%–29.24% variable
Foreign feeNone
Who qualifiesGood to Excellent (700+)

Why it ranks

  • No annual fee
  • No foreign transaction fee
  • Boosted earn rate for BofA customers

What holds it back

  • No transfer partners
  • Flat rate without bonus categories
  • Best value requires Preferred Rewards balances

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A no-annual-fee, no-foreign-fee travel card earning a flat 1.5 points per dollar that can be redeemed as a statement credit against any travel purchase.

Bank of America Travel Rewards Credit Card at a glance

IssuerBank of America
Card networkVisa
Annual feeNo annual fee
Welcome bonus25,000+ online bonus points after meeting the minimum spend
Rewards rateUnlimited 1.5 points per $1 on all purchases (up to 2.6x with top Preferred Rewards status)
Intro APR0% intro APR on purchases for 15 billing cycles
Regular APR19.24%–29.24% variable
Foreign transaction feeNone
Credit neededGood to Excellent (700+)
Best forSimple travel rewards with no annual or foreign fee
Airport lounge accessNo

Rewards & benefits

  • Redeem points as a statement credit toward any travel
  • Preferred Rewards members earn 25%–75% more points
  • No blackout dates or transfer restrictions

Eligibility & who it suits

  • Good-to-excellent credit score
  • Sufficient income to support the line
  • Preferred Rewards bonus requires qualifying BofA/Merrill balances

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 Travel Rewards Credit CardSimple travel rewards with no annual or foreign fee
None Unlimited 1.5 points per $1 on all purchases (up to 2.6x with top Preferred Rewa… 25,000+ online bonus points after meeting the minimum spend None Good to Excellent (700+) 4.3
2
Chase Sapphire Preferred CardTravelers who want flexible points without a huge annual fee
$95/yr 5x travel (Chase Travel), 3x dining & streaming, 2x other travel, 1x everything… 60,000+ bonus points after meeting the minimum spend None Good to Excellent (700+) 4.8
3
Chase Sapphire ReserveFrequent travelers who value lounge access and premium protections
$550/yr 10x hotels & cars via Chase Travel, 5x flights, 3x dining, 1x other Large points bonus after the minimum spend None Excellent (740+) 4.7
4
Capital One Venture RewardsTravelers who want flat-rate miles with no category tracking
$95/yr 5x hotels & cars via portal, 2x miles on all other purchases Miles welcome offer after minimum spend None Good to Excellent (700+) 4.6

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