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Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard vs Bank of America Travel Rewards

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard comes from Barclays at $99/yr; the Bank of America 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.

FeatureHawaiian Airlines World Elite MastercardBank of America Travel Rewards
Annual fee$99$0
Sign-up bonus25,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$250
Min spend to unlock bonus-$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBarclaysBank of America
Card categorycashbacktravel
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 1.5x everywhere
    • No annual fee
    • No foreign tx fees
    • Preferred Rewards boost
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    Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard
    $99/yr ·
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    Bank of America Travel Rewards
    $0/yr · 25,000 points

    Editorial take: Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard

    Editorial take: Bank of America Travel Rewards

    The no-fee version of Premium Rewards. Only shines with BoA's Preferred Rewards boost, otherwise the Capital One VentureOne or Wells Fargo Autograph beat it.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard or Bank of America Travel Rewards?
    The Bank of America Travel Rewards has a public bonus (25,000 points, worth roughly $250), while the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard's $99 annual fee worth it compared to the Bank of America Travel Rewards?
    At $99/yr, the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Bank of America Travel Rewards's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard and Bank of America Travel Rewards?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Barclays 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 Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard or the Bank of America Travel Rewards first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard: no published min spend. Bank of America Travel Rewards: $1,000 in 3 months. 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.