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BankAmericard Credit Card vs Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BankAmericard Credit Card comes from Bank of America at $0/yr; the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card from Cardless at $99/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.

FeatureBankAmericard Credit CardAvianca LifeMiles American Express Card
Annual fee$0$99
Sign-up bonusNot advertisedNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)$0-
Min spend to unlock bonus$0 in 0 mo-
IssuerBank of AmericaCardless
Card categorybalance-transfertravel
Best earning category (All_purchases)0x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      BankAmericard Credit Card
      $0/yr ·
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      Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card
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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BankAmericard Credit Card or Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card?
      The BankAmericard Credit Card has a public bonus (verify current offer, worth roughly $0), while the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the BankAmericard Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card?
      The BankAmericard Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card's $99 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card's benefits to clear $99 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BankAmericard Credit Card.
      Can I have both the BankAmericard Credit Card and Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and Cardless) 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 BankAmericard Credit Card or the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BankAmericard Credit Card: $0 spend in 0 months. Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card: 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.