Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card vs. Capital One Spark Cash Plus

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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Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Capital One
4.3

Unlimited 2% cash back on every business purchase. Up to $1,200 bonus.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card wins on more measurable categories — particularly annual cost. Capital One Spark Cash Plus may still win for your wallet depending on how you spend.

Feature
Bank of America®
Capital One Spark
Annual Fee
$0 Best
$150/yr
Sign-up Bonus
25,000 points
Up to $1,200
Rewards Rate
1.5x
2%
Rewards Type
Points
Cash Back
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 billing cycles
N/A (charge card)
Regular APR
19.24%-27.24% Variable Best
N/A (charge card — pay in full)
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
None
Recommended Credit Score
670-850
720-850
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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Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Pros
  • Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases
  • Up to $1,200 cash bonus
  • No foreign transaction fee
Cons
  • $150 annual fee
  • Charge card — must pay in full monthly
  • High spend required for full bonus
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