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Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards vs Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards 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.

FeatureBank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash RewardsAvianca LifeMiles American Express Card
Annual fee$0$99
Sign-up bonusNot advertised
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus--
IssuerBank of AmericaCardless
Card categorybusinesstravel
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards
      $0/yr ·
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      Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card
      $99/yr ·

      Editorial take: Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards

      Editorial take: Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards or Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card?
      Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
      Is the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card?
      The Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards 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 Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards.
      Can I have both the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards 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 Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards or the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards: no published min spend. 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.