Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Credit Card Fees and rates
Annual Fee
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
Transaction Fees
Penalty fee
Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Credit Card Reward Program
2 points on travel purchases
2 points on dining purchases
1.5 points on all other purchases
Enjoy the flexibility to choose how you redeem your points – redeem for cash back as a statement credit or into your eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch accounts including checking savings and 529 or to purchase travel (air car and hotel) through the Bank of America Travel Center or redeem for gift cards
Fee Benefits

No Overlimit Fee
No Over-the-Limit Fee. You won’t pay an over-the-limit fee if your credit card balance goes over your credit limit.
For Example:
Let’s say your credit card limit is $5,000. One month, you spend more than your limit on the card. Some credit card companies will charge you between $25 and $35 for this mistake. If your card advertises no overlimit fee, you won’t be charged a penalty for your spending.

Overdraft Protection
Overdraft Protection. Are you worried that you may spend more than your limit on your credit card? If you sign up for overdraft protection, you’ll be fine. All you have to do is link your credit card to your checking account. The excess amount will be drawn from there, and your transaction will be approved.
Insurance Benefits

Baggage Delay Insurance
Baggage Delay Insurance. Should your bags be delayed, this credit card can cover the cost of purchasing essential items.

Extended Warranty Insurance
Extended Warranty Insurance. This credit card extends the original manufacturer’s warranty of an item. You get the benefits of an extended warranty without purchasing the store’s expensive extended warranty.

Flight Delay Insurance
Flight Delay Insurance. If a flight is delayed due to the weather or another covered reason, you can be reimbursed for additional transportation cost, meals, and accommodations.

Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance
Lost or Stolen Baggage Insurance. The credit card will cover replacing the contents of lost, damaged, or stolen bags, up to a given dollar value.

Medical Insurance
Medical Insurance. This credit card company can arrange medical transport and appropriate medical attention while traveling.

Purchase Protection
Purchase Protection. If that thing you bought is stolen or accidentally damaged within a specific period of time, you’re covered. The credit card company may reimburse you up to the full purchase price.

Rental Car Insurance
Rental Car Insurance. This credit card covers any damage from collision or theft on most rental vehicles, up to the value of the car.

Return Protection
Have you ever had that thing you bought break just outside the warranty period? With Return Protection, you have a longer warranty period to make sure it worked, or decide if you like it.

Travel Accident Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance. If you’re ever in an accident while on a vehicle licensed to transport the general public, you’ll want this insurance. It covers injuries from losing an eye or a limb all the way up to death.

Trip Cancellation Insurance
Trip Cancellation Insurance. You can have your non-refundable fees refunded if your cancellation reason meets certain criteria determined by the credit card company.

Trip Interruption Insurance
Trip Interruption Insurance. You can claim up to 150% of your unused, prepaid trip costs if it was for a qualified reason.
Security Benefits

Emergency Cash Advance
Emergency Cash Advance. If your credit card is lost, damaged or stolen, you can ask the credit card company for some emergency cash. They will authorize the payment, which you can collect from a designated financial institution.

Emergency Card Replacement
Emergency Card Replacement. Whether your card is lost, stolen or damaged, the credit card company can provide help as soon as next day. It doesn’t matter if you’re still on vacation, the credit card company will mail a replacement to you wherever you are. This will be done free of charge.

Free Credit Score
Bank of America® Credit Card With Free Credit Score.
This credit card may give your credit score every month. You don’t have to pay for it.

Zero Liability
Zero Liability. If you didn’t buy it, don’t pay for it. You will not be held responsible for any unauthorized charges that appear on your account.
Service Benefits

Global Assist Hotline
Global Assist Hotline. This service provides the credit card holder with customs information and destination guides. Should you be traveling more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist provides extra services. These include help for a lost passport, translation requests, missing luggage, and emergency legal and medical referrals. As the cardholder, you would be responsible for any fees from third-party service providers. Fortunately, you may be able to charge these to the credit card.
Sign Up Benefits

Statement Credit
Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Credit Card allows you to pay off part or your entire bill with a Statement Credit offered as a sign-on bonus.
For example, you have a credit card which offered a $200 statement credit. In order to get it, you have to make purchases totaling $1000 or more within the first 90 days of opening the card. You spend $1100. When you get your credit card statement for the month following the introductory period, your bill will be reduced by $200. So if your credit card bill is $500, you will only have to pay $300.

Welcome Points
Once approved for this credit card, you may get Welcome Points that you can use for other benefits. These include travel, high-end merchandise, discounts, or bill credits. Each card has different requirements for using the points.

0 Annual Fee 1st Year
No Annual Fee for the First Year. This credit card company waives its annual fee for the first year. You’ll get a year to decide if the card is worth the fee before you have to renew.
Travel Benefits

No Blackout Dates
No Blackout Dates. With this credit card, you avoid dates when travel rewards and other special discounts and promotions are unavailable.

No Foreign Fees
No Foreign Fees. With this credit card, you won’t pay any fees on any transactions you make while traveling overseas.

Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance. This credit card company can arrange for someone to meet you for roadside repairs. They can also organize to have your car towed to your home or a shop within a specific radius.

Travel and Emergency Assistance
Travel and Emergency Assistance. This credit card provides you with referrals and assistance for emergency services.

Travel Credit
Travel Credit. This credit card can give you credit for flight-related purchases. This means you can save money on airline tickets, upgrades, checked baggage costs, and other items.
Credit Score Needed For Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Credit Card
Your best chance of being approved for this credit card involves having a credit score 651 - 750. Having your credit score in this range does not guarantee approval. There are still other factors besides credit score that determine if you will qualify for this card.
