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BECU Cash Back Credit Card vs BankAmericard Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BECU Cash Back Credit Card comes from BECU at $0/yr; the BankAmericard Credit Card 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.

FeatureBECU Cash Back Credit CardBankAmericard Credit Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus$200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 monthsNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)$200$0
Min spend to unlock bonus$2,000 in 3 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerBECUBank of America
Card categorycashbackbalance-transfer
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x0x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      BECU Cash Back Credit Card
      $0/yr · $200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 months
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      BankAmericard Credit Card
      $0/yr ·

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BECU Cash Back Credit Card or BankAmericard Credit Card?
      The BECU Cash Back Credit Card has the bigger bonus, $200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 months, worth roughly $200, versus null (~$0) on the BankAmericard Credit Card.
      Is the BECU Cash Back Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the BankAmericard Credit Card?
      The BECU Cash Back Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the BankAmericard Credit Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the BankAmericard Credit Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BECU Cash Back Credit Card.
      Can I have both the BECU Cash Back Credit Card and BankAmericard Credit Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (BECU 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 BECU Cash Back Credit Card or the BankAmericard Credit Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BECU Cash Back Credit Card: $2,000 spend in 3 months. BankAmericard Credit Card: $0 in 0 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.