Amtrak and Bank of America Announce New Amtrak Guest Rewards Credit Cards

New cards deliver more points and perks

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Sep 14, 2015, 09:05 ET

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Amtrak and Bank of America announced a new Amtrak Guest Rewards credit card program effective immediately. This program includes two new credit cards created to fit passengers' travel and spending preferences. It's now easier than ever to ride with Amtrak, earn points and redeem for Amtrak travel with the Amtrak Guest Rewards^® World MasterCard^® and Platinum MasterCard^® credit cards.

"These new cards are perfectly matched with the Amtrak Guest Rewards program improvements we recently announced and mark an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to deliver exceptional value to our loyal passengers," said Matt Hardison, Amtrak's chief marketing and sales officer. "Together with Bank of America, we are providing customers with what they want: more travel rewards and an overall improved travel experience."

Amtrak passengers and Amtrak Guest Rewards members can now choose from two credit card options that deliver more flexibility and convenience for card holders. The Amtrak Guest Rewards World MasterCard credit card offers many perks, including:

A complimentary Companion Coupon, one Class-Upgrade and a single-day ClubAcela® pass upon account opening
20,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards bonus points after spending at least $1,000 in purchases within 90 days of account opening
Three Amtrak Guest Rewards points for every $1 spent with Amtrak
Two points per $1 spent on all other eligible travel purchases
One point per $1 spent on all other purchases
A 5% rebate on Amtrak redemption travel
EMV chip technology

For more information about the second credit card option, the Amtrak Guest Rewards^® Platinum MasterCard^®, as well as rates, fees, costs and benefits associated with these credit cards, visit AmtrakGuestRewards.com/Apply and refer to the disclosures accompanying the online credit application.

"We're pleased to team up with Amtrak to launch this new card rewards program and add another key partner to our family of co-branded relationships," said Michael Simpson, executive for co-brand partnerships at Bank of America. "The new Amtrak Guest Rewards World MasterCard^® and Platinum MasterCard^® credit cards are designed to maximize points and make travel on Amtrak more rewarding."

The Amtrak Guest Rewards MasterCard credit cards' new features make exploring America easier than ever before. Terms and restrictions apply. For more information about the Amtrak Guest Rewards program, visit AmtrakGuestRewards.com/.

SOURCE Amtrak