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Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card vs U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card

Compare Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card and U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card side by side: fees, rewards, APR, and perks.

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Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card versus U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card compared by attribute
Feature Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card
Card fee No fee No fee
Purchase APR (from) 17.49% 16.99%
Interest-free period - -
Foreign transaction fee 3% 3%
Rewards Unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases with no category restrictions and no quarterly caps. Preferred Rewards members earn 10–75% more, reaching up to 2.62% on every purchase at the top Preferred Rewards tier. 4% cash back on prepaid air, hotel, and car reservations booked through the U.S. Bank Travel Center; 1% on all other purchases (no broad rewards on everyday spend).
Installments Custom Pay Plan: convert eligible purchases ($100+) into 3–18 month fixed-fee installment plans U.S. Bank ExtendPay® Plans available
No card fee
No foreign transaction fee - -
Welcome bonus
Airport lounge access - -
Travel insurance - -
Apple Pay / Google Pay

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  • Choose the Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card if its checked rows above line up with how you spend most.
  • Choose the U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card if it wins on the features that matter most to you.
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