95,000 Points
Worth $950
After you spend $1,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
- 3%Sonesta
- 2%Airline
- 2%Dining
Annual Fee
$75
Rec. Credit
Good
The BankAmericard® is built for someone who wants a simple, low-cost credit card and does not care about rewards. It is strongest as a straightforward everyday card for basic spending, especially if your priority is keeping things uncomplicated rather than earning cash back or travel points.

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Overview
Basic everyday purchases
No annual fee use
Low-maintenance card setup
For the right cardholder, the BankAmericard® is worth it as a no-annual-fee card that keeps things simple. If you want a credit card for routine purchases and you are not focused on rewards, lounge access, credits, or other extras, this card does that job without adding cost.
The tradeoff is straightforward: it offers no ongoing rewards and no listed benefits, so there is very little reason to keep it as a primary spending card if you could qualify for a cash-back card instead. Most readers who pay their balance in full and want value from everyday spending will likely do better elsewhere. This card makes more sense for someone who values simplicity above all else.

The BankAmericard® fits a cardholder who wants a basic no-fee credit card and is comfortable giving up rewards. Its main limitation is that it does not give you much reason to use it for ongoing spending once stronger no-annual-fee cards are on the table.
Eligibility
Good credit or higher is recommended for this card.
Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.
Pricing
Annual Fee
$0
Purchase APR
14.99% - 25.99%
Variable
Transfer APR
14.99% - 25.99%
Variable
Cash Advance APR
29.24%
Variable
Foreign Transaction Fee
None
Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are MaxRewards' alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.
95,000 Points
Worth $950
After you spend $1,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$75
Rec. Credit
Good
80,000 Points
Worth $800
After you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$95
Rec. Credit
Excellent
75,000 Points
Worth $750
After you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.
Annual Fee
$550
Rec. Credit
Good