Head to head

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card vs. Capital One Platinum Credit Card

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

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Capital One Platinum Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

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

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card leads on earning ceiling, while Capital One Platinum Credit Card only ties the rest.

Who wins what

1 vs 0 (2 tie)
  • First-year math Tie

    Both cards land within $25 of each other after the annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card earns more on its best category (3× vs 0×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
—
—
First-year net
+$0
+$0
Peak earning rate
3×
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Top categories
Travel
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Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Bank of America Travel Rewards Points
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Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.