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Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card

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Annual Fee  $95
50,000 points
Welcome Offer
$500 TPG Valuation*
Receive 50,000 online bonus points - a $500 value - after you make at least $3,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening

Earning Rewards

  • 2X Earn unlimited 2 points for every $1 spent on travel and dining purchases
  • 1.5X Unlimited 1.5 points per $1 spent on all other purchases

Why We Like It

In general, this card is about diversifying your stock of points and using them for the rewards that normal airline miles or credit card points can’t cover.

More Information

  • Receive 50,000 online bonus points - a $500 value - after you make at least $3,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening
  • Earn unlimited 2 points for every $1 spent on travel and dining purchases and unlimited 1.5 points per $1 spent on all other purchases
  • If you're a Bank of America Preferred Rewards member, you can earn 25%-75% more points on every purchase. That means you could earn up to 3.5 points for every $1 spent on travel and dining purchases.
  • No limit to the points you can earn and your points don't expire
  • Redeem for cash back as a statement credit, deposit into eligible Bank of America® accounts, credit to eligible Merrill® accounts, or gift cards or purchases at the Bank of America Travel Center
  • Get up to $100 in Airline Incidental Statement Credits annually and TSA Pre✓®/Global Entry Statement Credits of up to $100, every four years
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • Low $95 annual fee
  • This online only offer may not be available if you leave this page or if you visit a Bank of America financial center. You can take advantage of this offer when you apply now.
  • 15.99% - 22.99% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers
  • $95
  • Either $10 or 3% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater.
  • Excellent/Good
Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

If you’re a Bank of America Preferred Rewards member, that’s where the value of this Premium Rewards card really comes in strong – you can get a 25%-75% rewards bonus on every purchase! Outside of the decent sign-up bonus, you’ll also earn 2 points per $1 on travel and dining purchases and 1.5 points per $1 on all other purchases.

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Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.