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Bank of America · Mastercard

Norwegian Cruise Line® World Mastercard®

Credit World 20,000 Points Bonus 0% Intro APR · 15 mo
$0 Annual Fee
21.24%–31.24% Variable Purchase APR
20,000 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Points Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

20,000 Points
Welcome Bonus
Spend $1,000 in the first 90 days
Bonus Posted Earn 20,000 bonus points after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening. These bonus points will be awarded to your account within 8-12 weeks after you meet the spending requirement.

Rewards

Reward TypePoints
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 3x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
Travel Portal1x
ExpirationPoints do not expire as long as your account is open and in good standing.
Redemption NotesMinimum redemption amount may apply (e.g., 2,500 points for $25).
CategoryRateTypeCap
Norwegian Cruise Line Purchases
Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on qualifying Norwegian Cruise Line purchases.
3x Points No cap
All Other Purchases
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.
1x Points No cap

Benefits & Protections

BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
No Annual Fee
The card has no annual fee for cardholders.
Financial $0
Up to $0
No Foreign Transaction Fees
Pay no foreign transaction fees when you use your card for purchases outside the United States.
Financial 0%
Up to $0
Overdraft Protection (Balance Connect®)
Link your credit card to an eligible Bank of America checking account to help prevent declined purchases and returned checks.
Financial Complimentary link
Cell Phone Protection
Get reimbursed up to $800 per claim (with a $50 deductible) if your cell phone is broken or stolen when you pay your monthly bill with the card.
Insurance Up to $800 per claim
Up to $800
Museums on Us®
Free general admission to more than 225 cultural institutions on the first full weekend of every month.
Lifestyle Complimentary admission
Free FICO® Score
Receive your FICO® Score for free, updated monthly, through Online or Mobile Banking.
Other Complimentary
2x Points on Airline and Hotel Purchases
Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible airline and hotel purchases.
Rewards 2 points per $1
3x Points on Norwegian Cruise Line Purchases
Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on qualifying Norwegian Cruise Line vacations and onboard purchases.
Rewards 3 points per $1
Flexible Redemption Options
Redeem points for stateroom upgrades, cruise discounts, onboard credits, car rentals, hotel stays, cash, and gift cards.
Rewards Starts at 2,500 points
Online Bonus Points Offer
Earn 20,000 bonus points after making at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening.
Rewards 20,000 points
Unlimited 1x Points
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.
Rewards 1 point per $1
$0 Liability Guarantee
Assurance that you are not responsible for fraudulent charges on your account when reported promptly.
Security Complimentary
Contactless Payment
Secure, touch-free technology for faster checkout at participating merchants.
Security Complimentary
BankAmeriDeals®
Choose deals from participating stores and restaurants and earn cash back as a statement credit.
Shopping Varies by merchant
Mastercard Travel & Lifestyle Services
Access to a suite of travel benefits including hotel amenities, travel planning, and luxury lifestyle perks.
Travel Complimentary access

Interest Rates

0%
Intro Purchase APR for 15 months
0%
Intro BT APR for 15 months
Purchase APR21.24%–31.24% Variable
Cash Advance APR29.99%

Fees

Annual Fee $0 — No Annual Fee
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

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsVery Good
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleNo
Co-ApplicantNot allowed
Business EligibleNo

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 7 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending (MS), rapid application for multiple credit products exceeding the 2/3/4 rule, high cumulative credit limit across Bank of America accounts, frequent balance transfers without new spending, bouncing payments or late payments, suspicious spending patterns inconsistent with declared income or typical behavior, abuse of return policies or credit card benefits, opening and closing accounts too frequently ('churning').
Cliff Effect Rules
No specific 'cliff effect' rules apply to the Norwegian Cruise Line card family beyond Bank of America's general application rules (e.g., 2/3/4 rule). There are no restrictions on holding multiple NCL cards or specific bonus eligibility based on other NCL cards.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
For 2026, applicants for the Norwegian Cruise Line World Mastercard from Bank of America are subject to the issuer's '2/3/4 Rule': no more than 2 new credit cards opened in the past 2 months, 3 in the past 12 months, and 4 in the past 24 months across all Bank of America products. Eligibility requires being 18+ years old (21+ in some states), a US resident, and possessing a good to excellent credit score (typically 670+ FICO). While BoA is generally less strict on repeat bonuses for the same product compared to some issuers, it's advisable not to apply if you've recently opened or closed this specific card within the last 12-24 months. The welcome bonus typically requires meeting a minimum spend threshold within the first 90 days (e.g., spend $1,000 to earn 20,000 bonus points or $100 onboard credit).
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Welcome Bonus 20,000 Points
APR 21.24%–31.24% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee Free
RewardsPoints
Welcome Bonus20,000 Points
Intro APR0% · 15 mo
Min. FICO670+
NetworkMastercard
Card TypeCredit
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