Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

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Basic Information

Program ID: bank-of-america-travel-rewards-credit-card

Issuer: Bank of America

Card Type: Credit

Network: Visa

Card Tier: Standard

Data Complete: Yes

Created: 01/07/2026 07:54

Last Scraped: 01/15/2026 05:51

Fee Structure
Annual Fee: $0.00
Year 1 Waived: No
Effective Annual Fee: $0.00
Authorized User Fee: $0.00
Penalty APR: 0.00%
Additional Fees
Late Fee: $40.00
Returned Payment: $40.00
Balance Transfer: Either $10 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater (maximum of $99)
Cash Advance: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
Foreign Transaction: 0.00%
Interest Rates

Purchase APR Range: 2,124.00% - 2,924.00%

Intro Purchase APR: 0.00%

Intro APR Duration: 15 months

Balance Transfer APR: 2,124.00%

Intro BT APR: 0.00%

Intro BT Duration: 15 months

Cash Advance APR: 2,999.00%

Sign-Up Bonus

Bonus Amount: $25,000.00

Spending Requirement: $1,000.00

Time Period: 90 days

Bonus Timing: Bonus points are typically credited to your account within 8-12 weeks after you have met the spending requirement. However, they often appear much sooner, sometimes within 1-2 billing cycles.

Rewards Program

Reward Type: Points

Base Reward Rate: 1.50%

Bonus Reward Rate: 2.63%

Bonus Categories: All purchases (up to 2.625x for Preferred Rewards Platinum Honors/Diamond members)

Point Value Estimate: 0.0100 cents/point

Expiration Policy: Points do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.

Transfer Partners: None

Card Benefits
Protection Benefits
Travel Benefits
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
Premium Benefits
Approval Criteria

Recommended FICO Range: 670 - 850

Approval Odds Category: Good

Pre-qualification Available

Soft Pull Supported

Hard Pull Bureau: Experian, TransUnion, Equifax

Issuer Rules

Rules: Eligibility for the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card typically requires good to excellent credit (FICO score 670+), age 18 or older, and a valid SSN or ITIN. The sign-up bonus, usually 25,000 online bonus points after making $1,000 in purchases within the first 90 days of account opening, is generally available only once every 24 months per product. Bank of America enforces its '2/3/4 Rule' for new credit card applications: a maximum of 2 new cards in a 2-month period, 3 new cards in a 12-month period, and 4 new cards in a 24-month period across all Bank of America credit card products.

Maximum Cards Per Issuer: 5

Minimum Spend Interval: 90 days

Shutdown Risk Triggers: Manufactured spending, excessive credit cycling, defaulting on payments, sudden large transactions inconsistent with spending patterns, high cumulative credit limit across multiple BoA cards, suspected fraud, or violation of terms and conditions.

International Friendly

User Analytics & Insights
User Ratings

Average Rating: 3.9 / 5.0

Top Positive Feedback:
Simple, no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, easy redemption for travel, good for beginners or those seeking straightforward rewards.

Top Negative Feedback:
Lower rewards rate (1.5x) compared to other travel cards, lacks premium travel perks, not ideal for high spenders or those wanting complex transfer partners.

Approval Experience Score: 85.0 / 100

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  • Chase Freedom Unlimited
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Card Value Score: 70.0 / 100

Est. Annual Rewards: $300.00


User Portfolio Metrics

Avg Portfolio Size: 3 cards

Avg Portfolio Age: 60 months

Store vs Co-brand: 100% General / 0% Store

Risk Assessment

Default Risk Group: Low

Predicted Approval Probability: 85.0%

Terms Version Control

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