Head to head

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card vs. Discover it Student Chrome

On the criteria below, Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card wins 1 of 3. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Discover it Student Chrome

Discover

At a glance

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card wins 1 of 3 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card leads on earning ceiling, while Discover it Student Chrome only ties the rest.

Who wins what

1 vs 0 (2 tie)
  • First-year math Tie

    Both cards land within $25 of each other after the annual fee.

  • Annual fee Tie

    Same annual fee.

  • Earning ceiling Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card

    Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card earns more on its best category (3× vs 2×).

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
First-year net
+$0
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Travel
Dining, Gas
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
No
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Bank of America Travel Rewards Points
Discover Cashback

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