PR – Bank of America Re-Launches BankAmericard Credit Card

Bank of America today announced the re-launch of the BankAmericard, which revolutionized consumer credit nearly 50 years ago. The original BankAmericard credit card, the first nationally accepted bank credit card, changed the landscape of financial opportunity and convenience for consumers. Today’s BankAmericard Rewards( Visa card builds on that heritage of innovation, offering one of the industry’s richest and most flexible rewards programs with no annual fee.

"Customers should expect simplicity, flexibility and unlimited benefits from rewards cards, and that is what we are delivering with the BankAmericard Rewards program," said Ric Struthers, North America Card Services Executive, Bank of America. "No gimmicks — just choice, convenience and more rewards for our customers."

"Our size and scale continue to enable us to create breakthrough products for our customers," added Bruce Hammonds, President, Card Services, Bank of America. "We enjoy a relationship with one out of every two households in the United States, so today, with products like the BankAmericard Rewards card, we can offer unprecedented benefits to more consumers in the country than any other financial institution."