Head to head

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card vs. Citi Diamond Preferred Card

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

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Citi Diamond Preferred Card

Citi

At a glance

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

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card leads on earning ceiling and foreign transactions, while Citi Diamond Preferred Card only ties the rest.

Who wins what

2 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×).

  • 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)
First-year net
+$0
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
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.