Head to head

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card vs. Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

On the criteria below, Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins 2 of 4. The verdict depends on which criteria matter to you.

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card

Bank of America

Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

Synchrony

At a glance

Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card wins 2 of 4 criteria here, making it the stronger all-rounder.

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

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

Who wins what

1 vs 2 (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 Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card earns more on its best category (3× vs 0×).

  • Foreign transactions Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card

    Venmo Visa Signature Credit Card has a lower (or zero) foreign transaction fee.

By the numbers

Annual fee
Free
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$250
First-year net
+$250
+$0
Peak earning rate
Top categories
Second Top Spend Category, Top Spend Category
Lounge access
No
No
Travel insurance
No
No
Elite status
No
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
3.00%
None
Reward currency
Cashback
Venmo Cash Rewards

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