You can now get up to an extra $300 in cash back by applying for BofA credit cards through Rakuten. The welcome bonus on the card is the same as what you’d get on the official website. If you’re planning to apply for the Travel Rewards or Customized Rewards cards, remember to go through Rakuten to pick up the extra cash back.
- Rakuten sign-up link ($50 welcome bonus for new members)
Stacked offer totals
- Travel Rewards: $300 + $250, very solid
- Customized Rewards: $200 + $175 + an extra 3% cash back on the applicable first-year portion
You can find the introductions to these two cards here:
BofA Travel Rewards Credit Card
1.5x on all purchases; no annual fee!
- Welcome bonus: 25,000 points (spend $1,000 in three months)
- Rewards: 1.5x on all purchases
- Redemption: 100 points can be redeemed for $1 in travel purchases; if you have a BOA premium account, you can earn additional rewards
- Annual fee: $0
- Apply now>>
BofA Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card
Choose your own 3% cash back category, plus 2% cash back at supermarkets! No annual fee
- Welcome bonus: $200 cash back (spend $1,000 in three months) + extra 3% cash back on category spending in the first year
- Rewards: Online shopping, travel, drugstores, home improvement/furnishings, gas, or dining: choose one category for 3% cash back; supermarkets and Wholesale clubs: 2%; all other purchases: 1%
- Redemption: Redeem rewards directly for cash; if you have a premium BOA account, you may earn an additional bonus
- Annual fee: $0
- Apply now>>