Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card vs. Capital One Platinum Secured
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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Capital One Platinum Secured
Capital One
4.2
Secured card with flexible deposit. Consider for credit building.
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Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Capital One Platinum Secured may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.
Feature
Bank of America®
Capital One Platinum
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
25,000 points
None
Rewards Rate
1.5x
0%
Rewards Type
Points
None
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 billing cycles
N/A
Regular APR
19.24%-27.24% Variable Best
29.99% Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
300-669
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
Capital One Platinum Secured
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