Card economics
Bank of America Customized Cash
Results use the card's ongoing rewards. A temporary first-year 6% promotion is not modeled, so recommendations remain useful for a long-term setup.
Annual fee
No annual fee
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Earn rates
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Everything else | 1%Base rate |
Special rules
Shared category cap
Choose 1: Gas & EV Charging Stations: Gas stations (excluding Costco Gas) + EV Charging; Travel: Flights outside issuer portals + Delta Airfare + United Airfare + Southwest Airfare + Hotels outside issuer portals + Hilton Properties + Marriott Properties + Hyatt Properties + IHG Properties + Other travel outside issuer portals + Travel - Vacation Homes + Travel - Car Rentals / Agencies / Cruises + Tours & Activities (booked direct); Online Shopping: Online retail + Amazon + Internet / cable + Wireless / cell phone + Streaming; Dining: Dining + Fast Food; Home Improvement & Furnishings: Home Improvement + Home Furnishings (Bank of America category); Drugstores. Automatic categories: Groceries — in store, Groceries — online, Whole Foods, Warehouse Clubs, Costco / Costco.com. Shared cap: $2,500/quarter. Non-bonus spend earns 1%.
Catalog record last reviewed Aug 2, 2026. Issuer terms and available offers control and may change.
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