I spend nearly all my time writing about the best redemptions for points and miles (or else making use of those redemptions), which means I’ve got pretty strong opinions when it comes to which credit cards I prefer. You may be surprised, then, to learn that not only do I hold a Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card, my parents do too.
More than that, I encourage them to use it for nearly all their purchases. It doesn’t earn transferable rewards or provide snappy benefits such as airport lounge access, but for them, the card makes sense. Let’s talk about why.
A no-annual-fee card with strong earnings
The Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card doesn’t charge an annual fee, which makes it easy to keep in your wallet. It also features a welcome offer of 25,000 points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90…