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Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card

Credit Elite 50,000 Points Bonus No Foreign Fees
$550 Annual Fee
21.24%–28.24% Variable Purchase APR
50,000 Welcome Bonus
740+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

50,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $4,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted Bonus points will be added to your account within 8-12 weeks after you meet the spending requirement.

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1.5x / 1.5%
Bonus RateUp to 2x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
Travel Portal1.25x
ExpirationPoints do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.
CategoryRateTypeCap
Travel & Dining
Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on purchases categorized as travel and dining.
2x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
Earn 1.5 points for every $1 spent on all other purchases that do not fall into the travel and dining categories.
1.5x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Airport Lounge
Travel Insurance
Purchase Protection
Extended Warranty
Trip Delay Coverage
Lost Luggage Coverage
Concierge Service
Global Entry $100
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
Priority Pass Select Membership
Complimentary Priority Pass Select membership, providing access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide.
Airport Access Complimentary membership
Visa Infinite Concierge Service
24/7 personalized assistance for travel, dining, entertainment, and more.
Lifestyle 24/7 service
Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the time period of the original manufacturer's written U.S. repair warranty by one additional year on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Purchase Protection Up to $10,000 per claim, 1 additional year
Up to $10,000
Purchase Security
Protects eligible purchases against theft or damage for 90 days from the date of purchase.
Purchase Protection Up to $10,000 per claim, 90 days protection
Up to $10,000
Return Protection
Reimburses you for eligible items that the store won't take back within 90 days of purchase.
Purchase Protection Up to $300 per item, 90 days protection
Up to $300
Emergency Cash Disbursement and Card Replacement
Provides emergency cash or a replacement card if your card is lost or stolen.
Security Emergency service
Fraud Protection / Zero Liability
Not held responsible for unauthorized transactions.
Security Zero liability
Lost/Stolen Card Reporting
Assistance with reporting a lost or stolen card.
Security Reporting assistance
Annual Travel Incidental Credit
Receive up to $300 in statement credits annually for qualifying airline incidental purchases such as seat upgrades, baggage fees, in-flight services, and airline lounge fees.
Travel Up to $300 annually
Up to $300
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Application Fee Credit
Receive up to $100 in statement credits every four years for the application fee for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
Travel Up to $100 every four years
Up to $100
No Foreign Transaction Fees
No fees on purchases made outside the U.S.
Travel 0% foreign transaction fee
Up to $0
Roadside Dispatch
Pay-per-use roadside assistance service available 24/7.
Travel Pay-per-use service
Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver
Provides secondary coverage for damage due to collision or theft for most rental vehicles when you pay for the rental with your eligible card and decline the rental company's collision insurance.
Travel Insurance Secondary coverage
Baggage Delay Reimbursement
Reimburses for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when your baggage is delayed for more than six hours by a common carrier.
Travel Insurance Up to $100 per day for 3 days
Up to $100
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Reimburses for the replacement of lost or stolen checked or carry-on baggage and its contents.
Travel Insurance Up to $3,000 per passenger
Up to $3,000
Travel Accident Insurance
Coverage for accidental death or dismemberment while traveling on a common carrier when tickets are purchased with the card.
Travel Insurance Up to $500,000
Up to $500,000
Travel and Emergency Assistance Services
Provides a referral service for medical, legal, and travel services when you're away from home. Cardholders are responsible for the cost of any services received.
Travel Insurance Referral service
Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance
Reimburses non-refundable passenger fares if a trip is canceled or interrupted for covered reasons.
Travel Insurance Up to $10,000 per trip, $20,000 per 12-month period
Up to $10,000
Trip Delay Reimbursement
Reimburses for reasonable expenses incurred when a trip is delayed for a covered reason (e.g., 6+ hours or requiring an overnight stay).
Travel Insurance Up to $500 per ticket
Up to $500

Interest Rates

Purchase APR21.24%–28.24% Variable
Cash Advance APR29.24%
Min. Interest Charge$1.5

Fees

Annual Fee $550
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer FeeEither $10 or 3% of the amount of each balance transfer, whichever is greater.
Cash Advance FeeEither $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater.
Late Payment FeeUp to $40
Returned Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

740 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 740–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyDifficult
Credit ProfileExcellent
Approval OddsExcellent
Decision TimeInstant
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range $10,000 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 7 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, excessive credit seeking (especially after hitting internal credit limits), high cumulative credit limit across Bank of America accounts, defaulting on payments, suspicious account activity, or rapid cycling of credit lines.
Cliff Effect Rules
The primary 'cliff effect' for this card is its integration with the Bank of America Preferred Rewards program. Cardholders with qualifying assets (e.g., $20,000 to $100,000+ in combined BoA/Merrill Lynch accounts) can receive a 25% to 75% bonus on their base rewards earnings, significantly increasing the card's effective earning rate (e.g., 2.625% to 3.5% on all purchases). Failing to meet or maintain these asset thresholds results in a substantial reduction in rewards value. Additionally, eligibility for sign-up bonuses is typically restricted to once every 24 months for the same product.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
To be eligible for the Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite card and its sign-up bonus, applicants must generally have excellent credit (FICO score 740+). Standard eligibility includes being 18 years or older and a U.S. resident. The sign-up bonus typically requires meeting a specified spending threshold within the first 3 months of account opening and is usually not available to applicants who have had this specific card product within the last 24 months. Bank of America enforces a strict application velocity rule, often referred to as the '2/3/4 Rule': applicants cannot be approved for more than 2 new Bank of America credit cards in the past 2 months, 3 in the past 12 months, or 4 in the past 24 months. While not a strict application requirement, maximizing the card's value is heavily tied to participation in the Bank of America Preferred Rewards program, requiring significant assets with Bank of America or Merrill Lynch.
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$550
Annual Fee
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Welcome Bonus 50,000 Points
APR 21.24%–28.24% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $550
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus50,000 Points
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO740+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCredit
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