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Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards vs USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards comes from Bank of America at $0/yr; the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum from USAA 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.

FeatureBank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash RewardsUSAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusNone
Bonus value (est.)-$0
Min spend to unlock bonus-$0 in 0 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaUSAA
Card categorybusinessrewards
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards
      $0/yr ·
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      USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum
      $0/yr · None

      Editorial take: Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards or USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum?
      The USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum has a public bonus (None, worth roughly $0), 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 USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum?
      The Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards has no annual fee, so the question is whether the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum's benefits to clear $0 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 USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and USAA) 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 USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum 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. USAA Rate Advantage Visa Platinum: $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.