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Bank of America credit card
BankAmericard® Credit Card for Students
No annual fee. Purchase APR 15.24–26.24%, variable.
Checked Nov 1, 2026Updated
- Annual fee
- Receipt · Annual feeChecked Nov 1, 2026
Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com
The source states this figure; we have no exact sentence on file yet.
- Purchase APR · variable
- Receipt · Purchase APRChecked Nov 1, 2026
Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com
“APR: 15.24% - 25.24%”
- Foreign transactions
- Receipt · Foreign transactionsChecked Nov 1, 2026
Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com
“3% of the U.S. dollar amount of each transaction made in a foreign currency.”
Select an underlined figure to see where it comes from.
In dollars
What it’s worth
Yearly value in dollars: rewards and credits minus the annual fee, for three ways of spending. First year includes any welcome bonus.
| Spending | Value against the fee | First year | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light spender | $0 | $0 | |
| Typical spender | $0 | $0 | |
| Heavy spender | $0 | $0 |
The spending each assumes, and what isn’t counted
- Light spender: groceries $300, dining $100, gas $100, everything else $500 a month
- Typical spender: groceries $600, dining $300, gas $200, travel $150, everything else $1,250 a month
- Heavy spender: groceries $900, dining $600, gas $300, travel $600, airfare $300, hotels $300, everything else $2,500 a month
$0a year
The same in the first year and after.
The spending this assumes
A month: groceries $300, dining $100, gas $100, everything else $500.
$0a year
The same in the first year and after.
The spending this assumes
A month: groceries $600, dining $300, gas $200, travel $150, everything else $1,250.
$0a year
The same in the first year and after.
The spending this assumes
A month: groceries $900, dining $600, gas $300, travel $600, airfare $300, hotels $300, everything else $2,500.
Use your own spending
Estimates from the published terms above, as checked Nov 1, 2026; not advice. How we value cards
Against the market
How it compares
- No annual fee, like about 85% of the 711 cards we track.
- Lower top APR than about 55% of the 651 cards we track.
Other cards without rewards with no annual fee
- AAA Daily Advantage Visa SignatureComenity Capital Bank · No annual feeabout the same
- AAA Travel Advantage Visa SignatureComenity Capital Bank · No annual feeabout the same
- AEO, Inc.Synchrony · No annual feeabout the same
Against this card, for our typical spender’s value (rewards and credits minus fees, after the first year).
Shares rounded to 5 points. Fees and APRs as stated; value for our typical spender. Method
Benefits
- $0 Liability Guarantee for fraudulent transactions
- Chip technology for additional security at chip-enabled terminals
- Fraud monitoring and alerts for abnormal activity
- Optional Balance Connect® overdraft protection when linked to an eligible Bank of America® checking account
- Digital wallet support for Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay
All 7 benefits
- Online and Mobile Banking access
- Account alerts by email or text
Every figure with its receipt
Rates and fees
| Annual fee | Receipt · Annual feeChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com The source states this figure; we have no exact sentence on file yet. |
|---|---|
| Purchase APR | Receipt · Purchase APRChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com “APR: 15.24% - 25.24%” |
| Intro APR | Receipt · Intro APRChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com “0% Intro APR Offer” |
| Balance transfer APR | Receipt · Balance transfer APRChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com The source states this figure; we have no exact sentence on file yet. |
| Balance transfer fee | Receipt · Balance transfer feeChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com “A 5% fee applies to all balance transfers.” |
| Cash advance APR | Receipt · Cash advance APRChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com The source states this figure; we have no exact sentence on file yet. |
| Cash advance fee | Receipt · Cash advance feeChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com “5% of the amount of each transaction.” |
| Penalty APR | Receipt · Penalty APRChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com The source states this figure; we have no exact sentence on file yet. |
| Late payment | Receipt · Late paymentChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com “Up to $41 .” |
| Foreign transactions | Receipt · Foreign transactionsChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com “3% of the U.S. dollar amount of each transaction made in a foreign currency.” |
| Grace period | Receipt · Grace periodChecked Nov 1, 2026 Issuer's page · bankofamerica.com “Your due date is at least 25 days after the close of each billing cycle.” |
Before you apply
- What the application asks: your name, address, date of birth, Social Security number (or ITIN), income and housing payment. By law the issuer must consider your ability to pay (Regulation Z, 1026.51).
- Your credit report: applying usually means a hard inquiry, which can lower your score slightly for a while. Some issuers let you check whether you’re pre-approved first without one. How credit reports work (CFPB)
Questions
- What is the annual fee?
- None · bankofamerica.com, since Oct 11, 2026
- Does it charge a foreign transaction fee?
- Yes: 3% of the U.S. dollar amount of each transaction made in a foreign currency.. · bankofamerica.com, since Oct 8, 2026
- What is the purchase APR?
- 15.24–26.24% APR · bankofamerica.com, since Oct 4, 2026
- Is there an intro APR?
- 0% Introductory APR for the first 21 Statement Closing Dates following the opening of your account. · bankofamerica.com, since Oct 11, 2026