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Bank of America Travel Rewards vs Amazon Business Prime American Express Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Bank of America Travel Rewards comes from Bank of America at $0/yr; the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card from American Express 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 Travel RewardsAmazon Business Prime American Express Card
Annual fee$0$0
Sign-up bonus25,000 points$125 Amazon.com Gift Card
Bonus value (est.)$250$125
Min spend to unlock bonus$1,000 in 3 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaAmerican Express
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • 1.5x everywhere
  • No annual fee
  • No foreign tx fees
  • Preferred Rewards boost
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    Bank of America Travel Rewards
    $0/yr · 25,000 points
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    Amazon Business Prime American Express Card
    $0/yr · $125 Amazon.com Gift Card

    Editorial take: Bank of America Travel Rewards

    The no-fee version of Premium Rewards. Only shines with BoA's Preferred Rewards boost, otherwise the Capital One VentureOne or Wells Fargo Autograph beat it.

    Editorial take: Amazon Business Prime American Express Card

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Bank of America Travel Rewards or Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?
    The Bank of America Travel Rewards has the bigger bonus, 25,000 points, worth roughly $250, versus $125 Amazon.com Gift Card (~$125) on the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card.
    Is the Bank of America Travel Rewards's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?
    The Bank of America Travel Rewards has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card's $0 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card's benefits to clear $0 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Bank of America Travel Rewards.
    Can I have both the Bank of America Travel Rewards and Amazon Business Prime American Express Card?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and American Express) 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 Travel Rewards or the Amazon Business Prime American Express Card first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Bank of America Travel Rewards: $1,000 spend in 3 months. Amazon Business Prime American Express Card: $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.