BANK OF AMERICA® Premium REWARDS CARD

A versatile travel and dining card offering elevated rewards and built-in travel perks. Ideal for Bank of America customers looking to boost point earnings through the Preferred Rewards program.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?

This card combines everyday simplicity with premium-level value, especially when paired with Bank of America banking products.

  • 2X points on travel and dining
  • 1.5X points on all other purchases
  • Points are flexible—redeem for travel, cash back, gift cards, or Merrill investments
  • Points never expire and there’s no limit to how much you can earn
  • Earn up to 3.5X on travel/dining and 2.62X on other purchases with Preferred Rewards

WELCOME BONUS & CREDITS

A strong bonus and helpful credits boost value in the first year and beyond.

  • 60,000 bonus points (worth $600) after spending $4,000 in the first 90 days
  • $100 airline incidental credit each year (for seat upgrades, baggage, etc.)
  • $100 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck® credit every 4 years
  • Combine with Preferred Rewards to maximize your earning potential

PAYMENTS & TERMS

Simple structure and competitive benefits with a modest fee.

  • Annual fee: $95
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Standard variable APR; no intro APR period
  • Best suited for those with excellent credit and/or existing BofA relationships

OTHER CARD FEATURES

Comes with a solid set of protections and premium benefits for travelers.

  • Trip delay/cancellation insurance
  • Lost luggage reimbursement
  • Purchase security & extended warranty
  • Travel and emergency assistance services
  • Auto rental collision coverage

Top Credit Card Providers Compared – Rewards, Intro Apr & annual Fee

CREDIT CARDREWARDS TYPEINTRO APRANNUAL FEE

BOA® Premium Rewards

2× on travel/dining, 1.5× all other purchases

None

$95

BOA® Customized Cash Rewards

3% in chosen category (6% 1st year)

0% for 15 billing cycles on purchases & transfers

$0

Amex Platinum

5× points on flights & hotels + luxury travel perks, lounge access, credits

None

$695

Chase Sapphire Preferred

5× on travel via Chase, 3× dining/streaming, 2× on other travel

None

$95

Capital One Venture X

10× on hotels/car rentals, 5× flights (via Capital One Travel), 2× all other

None

$395

Capital One Savor One

3% on dining, groceries, streaming, entertainment; 1% others

None

$39

Pros of BOA® Customized Cash Rewards

  • Strong Base Rewards
  • Preferred Rewards Boost
  • Valuable Credits
  • Flexible Redemption Options

Cons of BOA® Customized Cash Rewards

  • No Intro APR Offer
  • Best Value Requires BofA Relationship
  • Limited Travel Perks Compared to Premium Cards
  • $95 Annual Fee