Head to head

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express vs. Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

On the criteria below, Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins 2 of 5. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

Amex

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

Bank of America

At a glance

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins 2 of 5 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on first-year math and travel insurance; Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card wins on foreign transactions.

Pick the Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

2 vs 1 (2 tie)
  • First-year math Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

  • Travel insurance Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express

    Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express carries built-in travel insurance.

  • Foreign transactions Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
First-year net
+$200
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Gas, U.S. Online Retail, U.S. Supermarkets
Travel
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
Yes
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
2.70%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Bank of America Travel Rewards Points

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.