Bank of America

You can check your Bank of America credit card status online. Unfortunately, there is no Bank of America credit card status phone number. If you select “check application status” on their phone menu, you'll just hear a message that tells you to wait up to 30 days for approval and check your status online. But if you have trouble checking online, you could try to call customer service at 1 (800) 732-9194.

In order to see whether your application is approved, denied or still pending, you'll need to give some basic personal information like your zip code and the last four digits of your Social Security number. This ensures that Bank of America can match you to your application. You can check your application status as often as you like, as it's free and quick.

How to check your Bank of America credit card status:

1. Go to Bank of America's application status page.
2. Enter your last name, date of birth, last four digits of your Social Security number and zip code.
3. Click “Submit.”

You'll now be able to see any applications you've submitted and whether they have been approved or denied yet. If your application is still pending, don't worry. It may take up to 30 days from when you submitted your application to receive a decision. If you are approved, you can expect your card in 7-10 business days. But if you're denied and think you can justify why you should be approved, you can call customer service and ask for reconsideration. 

A Bank of America travel notice makes sure BofA isn't surprised when they see credit or debit card purchases originating from an unusual area, such as another state or country. Without a travel notice, they might flag those transactions as fraudulent and put a hold on your account until they find out for sure. It's not mandatory to set a Bank of America travel notice, but it's a good idea. You can do it online, in the Bank of America app, or by phone (1-800-432-1000).

Here's how to set a Bank of America travel notice:

1. Log in to your Bank of America online account.
2. Click on the “Help & Support” tab.
3. Click “Set Travel Notice.”
4. Enter your destinations and travel dates.
5. Select which BofA cards you will be taking.
6. Provide a contact phone number and any additional details you want to mention.
7. Submit your notice.

If you'd rather submit your travel notice through the Bank of America app, you can find the option under the card settings menu. And if calling is more convenient for you, you can dial 1-800-432-1000, enter your card number, and then tell the representative you'd like to set a travel notice. This also happens to be the number you should call if you forget to set a travel notice and BofA puts a hold on your account.

Bank of America balance transfer offers allow you to shift several types of debt. Options include auto loans, student loans, mortgages, small business loans and payday loans. You just can't transfer debt between BofA products.

Balance transfers take at least 14 days to complete. Initiate your transfer as soon as possible because the intro APR period starts as soon as you open your account. When the intro period ends, any remaining balance will accrue interest at the card's regular APR.

Today's Bank of America balance transfer offers:

• Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit card
• U.S. Pride Credit Card
• Bank of America® Cash Rewards Credit Card for Students
• AAA Credit Card
• World Wildlife Fund Credit Card

So, there are two good Bank of America balance transfer deals: the Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit card and the Bank of America® Cash Rewards Credit Card for Students. Keep in mind, however, that you will need excellent credit to qualify for the BofA Cash Rewards, and you need to be a student to get the limited-credit version.

I HAVE BEEN A BOA CUSTOMER FOR 3 YEARS NOW AND NOT ONCE HAS BOA OFFERED ME CREDIT CARD OR REWARDS. AFTER 2 YEARS OF BEING A PROMINENT CUSTOMER. I THEN APPLY FOR A CREDIT CARD AT A BOA BRANCH AND I WAS DENIED AND I OWN NO CREDIT CARDS. THIS BANK HAS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATION OR THIS COMPANY CATEGORIZES CUSTOMERS BY ZIP CODES AND WHERE THEY LIVE. IT MAKES NO SENSE TO BE A LOYAL CUSTOMER AND GAIN ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FROM THE COMPANY! BOA NEEDS TO TAKE CUSTOMER SERVICE CERTIFICATION CLASSES TO EDUCATE OR JUST CHANGE POLICY.

A Bank of America Preferred Rewards client is someone who averages at least $20,000 in a Bank of America checking or savings account or Merrill Edge brokerage accounts. That includes IRAs. Bank of America Preferred Rewards clients receive 25% to 75% more rewards on purchases with select BofA credit cards. Other benefits include no fees on certain banking services and extra interest on savings accounts.

Here's how to join Bank of America Preferred Rewards:

1. Have $20,000+ in your Bank of America deposit/investment accounts. 

2. Sign in to your Bank of America online banking account. 

3. Follow the prompts to enroll in the program. There are no fees to join or participate.

Bank of America Preferred Rewards has three tiers, based on how much you have in qualifying accounts: Gold ($20,000-$49,999), Platinum ($50,000-$99,999) and Platinum Honors ($100,000+). Preferred Rewards automatically upgrades you to the next tier when your balance reaches the required threshold. The higher the tier, the better benefits you get.

Here are the Bank of America Preferred Rewards benefits:

· Rewards bonus: On select Bank of America credit cards, you'll get 25% more rewards as a Gold member, 50% for Platinum and 75% for Platinum Honors. Some eligible cards include the Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit card, the Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card and the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card. 

· Higher savings interest rates: Gold status clients receive a 5% boost on their savings account's interest rate. Platinum status gets you a 10% increase. And Platinum Honors members get 20%.

· ATM fee reimbursement: Platinum and Platinum Honors members get reimbursed for non-Bank of America ATM withdrawal fees. Platinum gets you up to 12 fee waivers per month, while this benefit is unlimited for Platinum Honors members.

· Free trades: Platinum clients get up to 30 free trades a month through Merrill Edge. Platinum Honors members get 100.

· Waived fees: Gold, Platinum and Platinum Honors clients get no maintenance fees on up to 4 checking and 4 savings accounts (8 total). Plus, there are no fees for replacement cards (even rushed) or overdraft protection. Platinum and Platinum Honors clients also get free international wire transfers and a small safe deposit box. 

· Auto loan discount: Gold gets a 0.25% interest rate reduction on Bank of America auto loans, while Platinum gets 0.35% and Platinum Honors gets 0.5%. 

· Mortgage fee discount: Gold gets a $200 discount on Bank of America mortgage origination fees, while Platinum gets $400 and Platinum Honors gets $600. 

Bank of America Preferred Rewards clients get all the benefits of their tier for 12 months after enrolling. If after 12 months they no longer meet the requirements, they'll have a three-month grace period. 

If a Gold status client still hasn't met the requirements after three months, they'll lose all their benefits. Platinum and Platinum Honors clients will move down to a lower tier.