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Bank of America Cards Hikes First-Year Rewards for New Holders
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Here’s what you can expect if you're applying for one of these cards.
New introductory offers
Both credit cards will continue to offer the chance to earn a standard cash sign-up bonus as a new cardholder. What's changed is that you'll also earn cash back at higher rates during the first year.
Introductory offers will break down this way:
Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card
NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel or balance transfer) and the card's rates, fees, rewards and other features.
Standard sign-up bonus: Earn a $200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening.
The first year: Earn 6% cash back in a category of your choice from a list of eligible options and 2% back on grocery stores and wholesale clubs on the first $2,500 of combined bonus category / grocery store / wholesale club spending per quarter; after hitting that threshold, you’ll earn 1% back on these purchases.
After the first year: Earn 3% cash back in a category of your choice from a list of eligible options and 2% back on grocery stores and wholesale clubs on the first $2,500 of combined bonus category / grocery store / wholesale club spending per quarter; after hitting that threshold, you’ll earn 1% back on these purchases.
Eligible categories that can earn the higher rewards rate include gas and EV charging stations, online shopping (including cable, internet, phone plans and streaming), dining, travel, drugstores, and home improvement and furnishings. You can switch your category once per month.
NerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account the type of card being reviewed (such as cash back, travel or balance transfer) and the card's rates, fees, rewards and other features.
Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card
Standard sign-up bonus: Earn a $200 online cash rewards bonus after making at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening. (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.)
The first year: Earn 2% cash back on all purchases for the first year from account opening.
After the first year: Earn an unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases.
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