Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card vs. Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®

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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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®
Chase
4.4

3 free night awards. 6x at Marriott. Annual free night certificate.

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WealthSpott Verdict

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

Feature
Bank of America®
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®
Annual Fee
$0 Best
$95/yr
Sign-up Bonus
25,000 points
3 free night awards
Rewards Rate
1.5x
2x-6x
Rewards Type
Points
Points
0% Intro APR
0% for 15 billing cycles
N/A
Regular APR
19.24%-27.24% Variable Best
21.49%-28.49% 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
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Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®
Pros
  • 3 free night awards as sign-up bonus
  • Annual free night certificate (up to 35k points)
  • 6x at Marriott properties
  • Automatic Silver Elite status
Cons
  • $95 annual fee
  • Rewards tied to Marriott ecosystem only
  • Points devaluation risk with award chart changes
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