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Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Review

Bank of America · Bank of America customers who want category flexibility

4.5 / 5 (2 reviews)
Annual Fee
No annual fee
Rewards
3% in your chosen category, 2% groceries & wholesale, 1% everything else
Regular APR
16.49% – 26.49%
Credit Needed
Good (670-749)

Our Expert Verdict

7/10
Editor's Score

Choose your own 3% cash back category — gas, online shopping, dining, travel, drug stores, or home improvement — and earn 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs (up to 2,500 dollars combined per quarter). Bank of America Preferred Rewards members earn up to 75% more cash back, making this a powerhouse for existing BoA customers.

Pros

  • Choose your own 3% category
  • No annual fee
  • Intro APR offer
  • Preferred Rewards boosts rates up to 5.25%

Cons

  • 3% foreign transaction fee
  • 3% category cap ($2,500/quarter)
  • Only 1% base rate
Sign-Up Bonus

$200 after spending $1,000 in 3 months

Key Benefits & Perks

No annual fee
Choose your 3% category
0% intro APR for 15 months
Up to 75% bonus with Preferred Rewards

Rewards Breakdown

CategoryRate
Your Choice (gas, online, dining, travel, etc.)3%
Groceries & Wholesale2%
Everything else1%

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User Reviews

Customer Reviews

4.5

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Charles F.Verified CardholderOct 28, 2026

Love the flexibility

Being able to choose your 3% category each month is great. I switch between gas and online shopping depending on my spending.

MD
Michelle D.Verified CardholderSep 15, 2026

Even better with Preferred Rewards

If you have $100K+ with BofA/Merrill, the rates jump to 5.25%/3.5%/1.75%. That makes it one of the best cash back cards available.

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