Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card vs. Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards
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.
Full review →Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards
Bank of America
4.3
3% in your choice category. 2% at grocery/wholesale. No annual fee.
Full review →WealthSpott Verdict
Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.
Feature
Bank of America®
Bank of America®
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
25,000 points
$200
Rewards Rate
1.5x
1%-3%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 billing cycles
0% for 15 billing cycles
Regular APR
19.24%-27.24% Variable
19.24%-29.24% 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
Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards
Pros
- 3% on your choice category (gas, dining, online, etc.)
- 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs
- No annual fee
- Boostable with Preferred Rewards (up to 75%)
Cons
- 3% foreign transaction fee
- 3% choice category caps at $2,500/quarter
- Must actively choose your category
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