Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card vs. American Express Blue Business Cash Card

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed

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Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card
Bank of America
4.2

1.5x points on all purchases. No annual fee. No foreign transaction fee.

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American Express Blue Business Cash Card
American Express
4.7

Simple 2% cash back on all purchases up to $50k/year. No annual fee.

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WealthSpott Verdict

American Express Blue Business Cash Card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card may still win for your wallet depending on your spending patterns.

Feature
Bank of America®
American Express Blue
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
25,000 points
$250 statement credit after $3k spend in 3 months
Rewards Rate
1.5x
2% on first $50k then 1%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 billing cycles
None
Regular APR
19.24%-27.24% Variable
18.49%-26.49% Best
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670+
Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card
Pros
  • 1.5x on all purchases with no annual fee
  • No foreign transaction fee
  • 0% intro APR for 15 billing cycles
Cons
  • Lower earning rate than premium travel cards
  • Points only redeem as travel statement credits
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American Express Blue Business Cash Card
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