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American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited vs Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards

Both are business travel cards. The American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited comes from American Express at $295/yr; the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards from Bank of America at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($1,500 more in estimated value) than the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards's. Get the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited first; revisit the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAmerican Express Graphite Business Cash UnlimitedBank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards
Annual fee$295$0
Sign-up bonus$1,500 cash back
Bonus value (est.)$1,500-
Min spend to unlock bonus$50,000 in 6 mo-
IssuerAmerican ExpressBank of America
Card categorybusinessbusiness
Best earning category (Amex_travel_flights_prepaid_hotels)5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited
      $295/yr · $1,500 cash back
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      Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards
      $0/yr ·

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited or Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards?
      The American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited has a public bonus ($1,500 cash back, worth roughly $1,500), while the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited's $295 annual fee worth it compared to the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards?
      At $295/yr, the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited and Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (American Express and Bank of America) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited or the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. American Express Graphite Business Cash Unlimited: $50,000 spend in 6 months. Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.