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

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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Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
American Express
4.5

3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.

Feature
Bank of America®
Blue Cash Everyday®
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
25,000 points
None
Rewards Rate
1.5x
1%-3%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 billing cycles
0% for 15 months
Regular APR
19.24%-27.24% Variable
19.24%-29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None Best
Yes
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
670-850
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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Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Pros
  • 3% at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and online retail
  • No annual fee
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
  • Foreign transaction fee
  • 3% categories cap at $6,000/year then drop to 1%
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