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Bank of America Premium Rewards Card

Bank of America Premium Rewards Card Review

Bank of America · Bank of America Preferred Rewards Platinum Honors members

4.3 / 5 (1123 reviews)
Annual Fee
$95
Rewards
2 points per $1 on travel and dining, 1.5 points on everything else
Regular APR
19.49% – 29.49%
Credit Needed
Excellent (750+)

Our Expert Verdict

8/10
Editor's Score

A solid flat-rate travel card that really shines for Bank of America Preferred Rewards members. The base 1.5 points everywhere and 2x on travel/dining is good, but Platinum Honors members get a 75% bonus — effectively earning 3.5x on travel/dining and 2.625x on everything else.

Pros

  • Incredible with Preferred Rewards
  • High flat rate (1.5x)
  • $100 airline + $100 TSA credit
  • No foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • $95 annual fee
  • Best value requires $100K+ at BofA/Merrill
  • Points worth 1¢ without Preferred Rewards
Sign-Up Bonus

60,000 points after spending $4,000 in 90 days

Key Benefits & Perks

Up to $100 airline incidental credit
Up to $100 Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit
Preferred Rewards boosts up to 75%
No foreign transaction fees
Purchase protection and extended warranty

Rewards Breakdown

CategoryRate
Travel2x
Dining2x
Everything else1.5x

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