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Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard®

1.5X Points on Every Business Purchase — $0 Annual Fee

Earn unlimited 1.5 points per $1 on all purchases with no annual fee and no foreign transaction fees. Bank of America Preferred Rewards for Business members earn up to 2.62 points per $1 — one of the highest flat rates on any no-fee business card. Redeem for statement credits toward travel and dining.

Bank of America points · Welcome Bonus
50,000
Top Rate
3X

Terms checked against the issuer on October 10, 2026

At a Glance

Annual Fee
$0
Foreign Transaction Fee
$0
Network
Mastercard World
Rewards Currency
Bank of America points
Point Valuation
0.6–1 cpp (mid: 1)
Credit Required
Excellent

Welcome Offer

50,000

Bank of America points

Spend $5,000 in the first 3 months

Earn 50,000 online bonus points after making at least $5,000 in purchases in the first 90 days. Redeem as a $500 statement credit toward travel or dining purchases.

Earning Rates

  1. 3X

    Travel

    Up to 5.25 points per $1 at the Travel Center with Preferred Rewards for Business Platinum Honors is a member-inclusive composite, not the card rate.

Earning Scenarios

1.5 Points per $1 on Everything

Spending $3,000/month on business expenses earns 4,500 points monthly — worth $540/year in travel statement credits. With Platinum Honors status, that jumps to $945/year.

3X Points at BofA Travel Center

Book a $500 business flight through the Bank of America Travel Center and earn 1,500 points instead of 750. With Platinum Honors, earn 2,625 points on the same booking.

Benefits & Perks

Travel Benefits

7 perks

Fee Waiver

0% Foreign Transaction Fee on All Purchases

Travel Assistance

Emergency Ticket Replacement & Referrals

Account Management

Employee Cards at No Additional Cost
Cash Flow Management with QuickBooks
Free Business Credit Score Access
Balance Connect® Overdraft Protection

Payment Convenience

Tap-to-Pay with Digital Wallet

Insurance & Protections

5 protections
  1. $1M Travel Accident Insurance

    $1,000,000

    $1 million in travel accident insurance when you pay for travel with your card.

  2. Zero Liability on unauthorized transactions

    You won't be held responsible for unauthorized transactions made in store, online, or via mobile device.

  3. 24/7 Fraud Monitoring on All Transactions

    Continuous fraud monitoring helps detect and prevent unauthorized use of your card.

  4. Lost Luggage Assistance

    $1

    Lost-luggage assistance included in the card's Travel and Emergency Services.

  5. Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver

    $1

    Secondary coverage for damage to or theft of rental vehicles when you pay with your card.

Program & Transfers

Bank of America Rewards Points

Bank of America Rewards Points is the rewards program for this card. Transfer-partner details are currently unavailable.

Bank of America Rewards Points is a straightforward statement credit program with a fixed 1 cpp value for travel and dining redemptions. There are no transfer partners, so redemption flexibility is limited compared to Chase Ultimate Rewards or American Express Membership Rewards. However, the Preferred Rewards program can significantly boost earning rates by up to 75% for members with qualifying Bank of America and Merrill combined account balances.

Currency: Bank of America points
Point Value: 1 cpp
Range: 0.6–1 cpp

Program Ratings

Bankrate
4.2/5
PointsNav
4.8/10#38
Broad Coverage
5/10
Everyday Usefulness
4/10
Earn/Redeem Efficiency
4/10
Policy Fairness
6/10
Ease Of Holding
8/10
Product/Transfer Quality
2/10
Forbes Advisor

Recent Changes & News

Feb 7, 2026policy change

Bank of America is rebranding its Preferred Rewards program to 'BofA Rewards' in May 2026 with updated tier names, new elite benefits, and refreshed asset thresholds for Diamond tier

Sweet Spots — Best Redemptions

Route / PropertyPoints
Domestic roundtrip flight statement credit30,000–50,000
International economy flight statement credit60,000–100,000
Premium cabin international flight statement credit100,000–150,000
Hotel stay statement credit15,000–30,000
Vacation rental statement credit20,000–40,000
Dining statement credit2,500–10,000

Reviews & Analysis

Third-Party Rankings & Ratings

5 sources

The Math: Is $0 Worth It?

First-year value includes $500 welcome bonus
Welcome bonus (50,000 x 1 cpp)$500
Annual credits (60% utilization)$0
Annual fee-$0
Net first-year value+$500

Credit Utilization (60%)

Annual credits$0

Excludes earning value, lounge access, insurance, and elite status

Total Value Captured

$0

Annual Fee

-$0

Net Annual Value

+$0

Details & Terms

Payment Terms

Purchase APR16.99%–26.99% (Variable)
Foreign Transaction Fee$0

FAQs

Do Bank of America travel rewards points expire?

No, points don't expire as long as your Bank of America credit card account is open and active. Once you close a card, any unredeemed points on that card are lost.

Can I transfer Bank of America points to airline or hotel partners?

No. Bank of America points cannot be transferred to external loyalty programs. You can only redeem them for statement credits, cash back, or gift cards.

What is the minimum redemption for Bank of America points?

You need at least 2,500 points to redeem. That's worth $25 toward travel/dining statement credits or $15 as cash back.

Can I share or transfer points to another person?

No. You cannot transfer points to another cardholder or person. You may be able to transfer rewards between your own eligible Bank of America accounts by calling customer service.

How does Bank of America Preferred Rewards boost my earning rate?

Preferred Rewards members earn 25% (Gold), 50% (Platinum), or 75% (Platinum Honors/Diamond) more points on every purchase. A card earning 1.5x would earn 2.625x at the Platinum Honors tier.

What purchases qualify for travel/dining statement credit redemptions?

Flights, hotels, vacation rentals (including Airbnb), baggage fees, car rentals, and restaurant meals all qualify as travel/dining purchases.

What is the difference between Bank of America card families?

Travel Rewards (no annual fee, 1.5x all), Premium Rewards ($95 AF, 2x travel/dining), Premium Rewards Elite ($550 AF with luxury travel benefits), Customized Cash Rewards (no AF, 5.25% in chosen category), and Unlimited Cash Rewards (no AF, simple cash back).

Media & Resources

Video Reviews

8 videos

Third-Party Articles & Reviews

BofA Business Advantage Travel Rewards Review: Full Details

The Points Guy·Mar 14, 2025review

Comprehensive review from TPG covering earn rates, Preferred Rewards program benefits, and competitive alternatives. Rating: 3/5.

Best Bank of America Business Credit Cards of February 2026

Bankrate·Jan 14, 2026review

Bankrate's ranking of all BofA business cards with detailed Preferred Rewards tier breakdowns. Travel Rewards rated 3.9/5.

Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards Credit Card Review

Yahoo Finance·Aug 2025review

Yahoo Finance review covering how business travelers can earn unlimited 1.5X rewards with no annual fee.

Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards Credit Card

U.S. News·Nov 2025review

US News review covering flat-rate rewards, Preferred Rewards boost potential, and how it compares to other no-annual-fee business travel cards.

Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard Review

Credit Karma·Oct 2025review

Credit Karma's overview of the card's 1.5X base rate, welcome bonus, and Preferred Rewards tiers for business customers.

Bank of America Business Advantage Credit Card Review

·Jun 2025review

Fora Financial's practical review covering the travel rewards card alongside other BofA business card options for small business owners.

Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards Credit Card Review

Forbes Advisor·Dec 2025review

Forbes Advisor review of the flat-rate rewards and travel-friendly perks for no annual fee. Rating: 3.3/5.

Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Card Review

NerdWallet·Jan 7, 2026review

Detailed NerdWallet review covering rewards tiers, intro APR offer, and comparison to Blue Business Plus and Ink Business Unlimited. Rating: 4.2/5.

Card Design

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