Head to head

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card vs. Discover it Chrome

On the criteria below, Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Discover it Chrome

Discover

At a glance

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins on first-year math and earning ceiling; Discover it Chrome wins on foreign transactions.

Pick the Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

2 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card earns more on its best category (3× vs 2×).

  • Foreign transactions Discover it Chrome

    Discover it Chrome 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
Choice Category, Grocery
Gas, Dining
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Discover Cashback

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