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Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from First Bank & Trust at $0/yr; the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards 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.

FeatureBest Western Rewards Visa Signature CardBank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNot advertised$200 cash rewards
Bonus value (est.)-$200
Min spend to unlock bonus-$1,000 in 3 mo
IssuerFirst Bank & TrustBank of America
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Best_western_hotels)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr ·
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      Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card
      $0/yr · $200 cash rewards

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card?
      The Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card has a public bonus ($200 cash rewards, worth roughly $200), while the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card?
      The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card.
      Can I have both the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card and Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (First Bank & Trust 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 Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card: no published min spend. Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card: $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.