Head to head

JetBlue Card vs. Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

On the criteria below, JetBlue Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

JetBlue Card

Barclays

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

At a glance

JetBlue Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

JetBlue Card wins on earning ceiling and foreign transactions; Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card wins on first-year math.

Pick the Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card if year-one math is your priority.

Who wins what

2 vs 1 (1 tie)
  • First-year math Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling JetBlue Card

    JetBlue Card earns more on its best category (3× vs 0×).

  • Foreign transactions JetBlue Card

    JetBlue Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$250
First-year net
+$0
+$250
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Dining, Grocery Stores, Jetblue Purchases
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
3.00%
Reward currency
JetBlue TrueBlue
Cashback

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.