Bank of America
Amtrak Guest Rewards World
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Amtrak Guest Rewards World
Bank of America
Last updated September 21, 2026· Rates, fees, and credits from WalletFlo's OneCard catalog (refreshed hourly). Verify current terms on the issuer site.
Annual fee
$79
Welcome bonus
See issuer
Est. net value
$222/yr
Credit score
Varies
Top earn rate
3x everything else
Overview
How this card fits in your wallet — fees, value, and who it's built for.
The Amtrak Guest Rewards World from Bank of America carries a $79 annual fee. On WalletFlo's typical spend profile, the OneCard engine estimates $301.20 in rewards plus $0.00 in credits and perks — $222.20 net per year before welcome bonuses.
How the points work
Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on Amtrak travel, including onboard purchases.
Earning rates
Category bonuses from our catalog — verify current offers on the issuer site.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Everything elseAmtrak | 3× |
| TravelTravel | 2× |
| Everything elseAll Purchases | 1× |
Credits & benefits
Statement credits and perks we model in net-value calculations.
Benefits & perks
- Companion Coupon
Get a complimentary Companion Coupon upon account opening and each year when you renew your card membership.
- One-Class Upgrade
Get a One-Class Upgrade upon account opening and each year when you renew your card membership for an enhanced travel experience.
- Station Lounge Pass
Get a complimentary Single-Visit Station Lounge Pass.
- Earn TQPs
Earn 1,000 Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) toward earning tier status each time your eligible spending reaches $5,000 in a calendar year, up to 4,000 TQPs per year
- 5% Point Rebate
5% Amtrak Guest Rewards point rebate when you book your Amtrak redemption travel
- 20% Rebate
20% rebate in the form of a statement credit on your food and beverage purchases on board Amtrak.
Transfer partners
Where this card's points can go, and at what ratio. 13 partners.
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- JetBlue TrueBlue1:1
- Singapore KrisFlyer1:1
- Southwest Rapid Rewards1:1
- United MileagePlus1:1
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club1:1
- World of Hyatt1:1
- IHG One Rewards1:1
- Marriott Bonvoy1:1
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Is the annual fee worth it?
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Credits & perks vs fee
- Annual fee
- −$79
- Stated credits
- +$0
- Perks (est.)
- +$0
- Net after credits & perks
- -$79
Verdict
Fee exceeds stated credits & perks
You'll need enough rewards on your spend to cover the gap — model that below.
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Frequently asked questions
- What credit score do I need?
- Issuers generally look for good-to-excellent credit; exact thresholds vary.
- Is the annual fee worth it?
- See the annual fee analysis above, or open the full calculator to model credits and perks against $79 per year.