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Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards vs Discover it Cash Back

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards comes from Bank of America at $0/yr; the Discover it Cash Back from Discover 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 Travel RewardsDiscover it Cash Back
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonusCashback Match (first year, unlimited)
Bonus value (est.)-$200
Min spend to unlock bonus-$0 in 12 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaDiscover
Card categorybusinesscashback
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 5% rotating categories
    • First-year match
    • No annual fee
    • No foreign tx fees
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    Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards
    $0/yr ·
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    Discover it Cash Back
    $0/yr · Cashback Match (first year, unlimited)

    Editorial take: Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards

    Editorial take: Discover it Cash Back

    The first-year Cashback Match effectively doubles your earnings, someone who earns $300 in cash back gets $600 total. It's the best no-fee first card for building credit with real rewards.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards or Discover it Cash Back?
    The Discover it Cash Back has a public bonus (Cashback Match (first year, unlimited), worth roughly $200), while the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Discover it Cash Back?
    The Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Discover it Cash Back's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Discover it Cash Back's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards.
    Can I have both the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards and Discover it Cash Back?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and Discover) 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 Travel Rewards or the Discover it Cash Back first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards: no published min spend. Discover it Cash Back: $0 in 12 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.