Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card vs. AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026 · Independently reviewed
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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AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Barclays
4.0
60,000-mile bonus after first purchase. Free checked bag on AA flights.
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Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard® may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.
Feature
Bank of America®
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red
Annual Fee
$0 Best
$99/yr
Sign-up Bonus
25,000 points
60,000 miles
Rewards Rate
1.5x
1x-2x
Rewards Type
Points
Miles
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 billing cycles
N/A
Regular APR
19.24%-27.24% Variable Best
21.49%-29.49% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
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
AAdvantage® Aviator® Red World Elite Mastercard®
Pros
- 60,000-mile bonus after just one purchase
- Free first checked bag on AA flights
- Preferred boarding on American Airlines
- No foreign transaction fee
Cons
- $99 annual fee
- Low everyday earning rate (1x on most)
- Miles tied to American Airlines only
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