Head to head

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card vs. PayPal Cashback Mastercard

On the criteria below, Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins 1 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

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PayPal Cashback Mastercard

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At a glance

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins 1 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card leads on first-year math, while PayPal Cashback Mastercard only ties the rest.

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

Who wins what

1 vs 0 (2 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 Tie

    Same peak earning rate.

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
PayPal Purchases
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
3.00%
Reward currency
Cashback
PayPal Cash Rewards

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