Does Bank of America Travel Rewards use chip-and-PIN technology? This question is about the Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Yes, the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card is a chip-and-PIN card. The easiest way you can request a PIN for your Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card is either online or through the mobile app. Alternatively, you can ask for a PIN over the phone, by calling customer service at (800) 732-9194 or the number you see on the back of your card. How to Request a Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card PIN Online Log in to your Bank of America online account or use the mobile app. Navigate to the account settings page. Select “Create or Change PIN” and follow the steps from there. Even though the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card has the chip-and-PIN feature, cardholders may still be asked for a signature instead of a PIN when they use the card to make many purchases. Having chip-and-PIN technology can certainly come in handy in some situations, though. For example, chip-and-signature cards might not work at unattended kiosks abroad, but a chip-and-PIN card will.

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Yes, the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card is a chip-and-PIN card. The easiest way you can request a PIN for your Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card is either online or through the mobile app. Alternatively, you can ask for a PIN over the phone, by calling customer service at (800) 732-9194 or the number you see on the back of your card.

How to Request a Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card PIN Online

Log in to your Bank of America online account or use the mobile app.
Navigate to the account settings page.
Select “Create or Change PIN” and follow the steps from there.

Even though the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card has the chip-and-PIN feature, cardholders may still be asked for a signature instead of a PIN when they use the card to make many purchases. Having chip-and-PIN technology can certainly come in handy in some situations, though. For example, chip-and-signature cards might not work at unattended kiosks abroad, but a chip-and-PIN card will.

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Drew Carter, Member

@drew_carter • 07/29/20 This answer was first published on 07/30/20 and it was last updated on 07/29/20.For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card does use chip-and-PIN technology, which provides an additional layer of security and makes it easier to spend money abroad. In fact, all Bank of America credit cards are chip-and-PIN-enabled. Just note that the technology may help reduce certain types of fraud that can result from third-party or merchant compromise, but it will not prevent a compromise. If you notice any suspicious activity, call the number on the back of your card.

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Can you use chip and PIN in America?

You can use chip-and-PIN in America at most merchants.

When making purchases at merchants who support chip technology, you will be prompted to insert your card into the terminal and enter your confidential four-digit PIN.

Even if cash access is not permitted on your card, your PIN will be used to confirm your identity at most chip-activated terminals.… read full answer

If a merchant does not support chip technology, you will swipe your card and sign for your purchase, treating your card as a basic, magnetic stripe card.

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How can I redeem my Bank of America Travel Rewards points?

You can redeem Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card points for statement credit to cover travel purchases made in the past 12 months. The card’s points can also be used for gift cards or for cash back, via paper check or a Bank of America deposit-account credit.

You can redeem your points by signing in to your account … read full answer online or on the BofA mobile app, or by calling (800) 434-8313. The Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card gives at least 1.5 points per $1 spent on purchases, so that can add up quickly.

How to Redeem Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card Points Online

Select the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card.

Click on the “Rewards” tab.

Browse the rewards options and redeem your Travel Rewards points.

If you travel frequently, you should have no trouble redeeming your Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card points. While you can’t actually use points to purchase travel directly, you can pay for a travel purchase with the card through the BofA Travel Center and earn 3 points per $1 spent. Two days later, you can redeem those points to count toward the travel purchase as long as you have at least 2,500 points ($25 travel value).

If you don’t want to wait, you can redeem immediately for cash back once you’ve collected at least 2,500 points ($15 cash back value). But you’ll need at least 3,125 points to use Travel Rewards points for gift cards.

What Counts as Travel for the Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card?

One great thing about redeeming Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card points for your travel purchases is BofA’s broad interpretation of what counts as a travel purchase. You can use points toward purchases at places like:

Circuses

Art galleries

Amusement parks

Tourist attractions

Boat rental agencies

Zoos

Plane tickets

Hotel reservations

Airbnb rentals

As you can see, the redemption options given by Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card offer great flexibility. On top of that, there are no blackout dates or restrictions.

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