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American Express Schwab Investor Card vs Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards

Both are well-respected travel cards. The American Express Schwab Investor Card comes from American Express at $0/yr; the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel 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

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureAmerican Express Schwab Investor CardBank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus10,000 Membership Rewards points
Bonus value (est.)$110-
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 6 mo-
IssuerAmerican ExpressBank of America
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x1x
Transfer partnersamex-mrNone
Headline benefits
  • 1.5X MR on everything
  • $0 annual fee
  • 1.0c/pt Invest with Rewards
  • Full MR transfer partners
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    American Express Schwab Investor Card
    $0/yr · 10,000 Membership Rewards points
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    Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards
    $0/yr ·

    Editorial take: American Express Schwab Investor Card

    The hidden gem of the Amex MR lineup for Schwab brokerage customers. Flat 1.5X MR with $0 annual fee, full transfer-partner access, AND a 1.0 cents-per-point cash-into-brokerage redemption guarantees you can always extract real cash. The catch: you need a Schwab brokerage account to apply.

    Editorial take: Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, American Express Schwab Investor Card or Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards?
    The American Express Schwab Investor Card has a public bonus (10,000 Membership Rewards points, worth roughly $110), while the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the American Express Schwab Investor Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards?
    The American Express Schwab Investor Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the American Express Schwab Investor Card.
    Can I have both the American Express Schwab Investor Card and Bank of America Business Advantage Travel 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 Schwab Investor Card or the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. American Express Schwab Investor Card: $1,000 spend in 6 months. Bank of America Business Advantage Travel 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.