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Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards vs Chase Sapphire Reserve

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards comes from Bank of America at $0/yr; the Chase Sapphire Reserve from Chase at $795/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Chase Sapphire Reserve is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($2,500 more in estimated value) than the Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards's. Get the Chase Sapphire Reserve first; revisit the Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureBank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash RewardsChase Sapphire Reserve
Annual fee$0$795
Sign-up bonus125,000 points
Bonus value (est.)-$2,500
Min spend to unlock bonus-$6,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorybusinesstravel
Transfer partnersNonechase-ur
Headline benefits
    • $300 annual travel credit
    • 8x on Chase Travel
    • 4x on flights & hotels booked direct
    • $500 The Edit hotel credit
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    Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards
    $0/yr ·
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    Chase Sapphire Reserve
    $795/yr · 125,000 points

    Editorial take: Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards

    Editorial take: Chase Sapphire Reserve

    Recently revamped with over $3,000 in annual credits and perks. If you travel three or more times a year and live near an airport with a Sapphire lounge, this card is a smart choice.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards or Chase Sapphire Reserve?
    The Chase Sapphire Reserve has a public bonus (125,000 points, worth roughly $2,500), while the Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Sapphire Reserve?
    The Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Chase Sapphire Reserve's $795 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Chase Sapphire Reserve's benefits to clear $795 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards.
    Can I have both the Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards and Chase Sapphire Reserve?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and Chase) 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 Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards or the Chase Sapphire Reserve first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards: no published min spend. Chase Sapphire Reserve: $6,000 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.