Head to head

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card vs. Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

At a glance

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card and Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card wins on earning ceiling; 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

1 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 Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards credit card earns more on its best category (3× vs 0×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$200
$250
First-year net
+$200
+$250
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Choice Category, Grocery
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
3.00%
Reward currency
Cashback
Cashback

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