Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card vs. Citi Custom Cash® Card

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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Citi Custom Cash® Card
Citi
4.6

5% cash back on your top eligible category each month.

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WealthSpott Verdict

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

Feature
Bank of America®
Citi Custom Cash®
Annual Fee
$0
$0
Sign-up Bonus
25,000 points
$200
Rewards Rate
1.5x
1%-5%
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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Citi Custom Cash® Card
Pros
  • 5% on top category (up to $500/quarter)
  • No annual fee
  • Categories include gas, groceries, dining
Cons
  • Only one category earns 5% per month
  • Foreign transaction fee
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