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Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards vs PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards comes from Bank of America at $0/yr; the PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card from PenFed 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 RewardsPenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus15,000 bonus points after $1,500 spend in 90 days
Bonus value (est.)-$128
Min spend to unlock bonus-$1,500 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaPenFed
Card categorybusinesscashback
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards
      $0/yr ·
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      PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr · 15,000 bonus points after $1,500 spend in 90 days

      Editorial take: Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards or PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card?
      The PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card has a public bonus (15,000 bonus points after $1,500 spend in 90 days, worth roughly $128), 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 PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card?
      The Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards has no annual fee, so the question is whether the PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card'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 PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and PenFed) 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 PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card 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. PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card: $1,500 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.