Good news for fans: Bank of America is offering new cardholders a new opportunity to purchase tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Applicants have until January 5, 2026 to be approved Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card or Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card (the bank’s two no-annual-fee cash back cards) get special access to purchase tickets — a huge opportunity for the world’s biggest sporting events.
Here’s how the offer works and how to choose the card that’s right for you.
How the offer works
New applicant approved Bank of America Custom Cash Rewards Credit Card or Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit Card Up to two tickets to World Cup matches can be purchased until January 5. Account must be opened and established before February 5, 2026 to be eligible.
At approximately noon ET on February 10, eligible cardholders will receive a one-time use link to the FIFA Ticketing website. If you don’t have the email on file, you’ll need to log into your Bank of America account to retrieve the link, so it’s recommended that you attach the email in advance.
The ticket purchase window lasts until February 24, 2026, or until tickets are sold out. Bank of America said there will be thousands of seats, but inventory and prices vary by game and seats will not be available at every game. A FIFA ID is required to purchase tickets, so set this up in advance to avoid delays. All tickets must be purchased with a Visa card.
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Eligible cards and which one is best for you
Both participating cards offer decent welcome offers, no annual fees, and competitive introductory APRs. But reward structures vary widely and may better suit your spending style.
side by side comparison
| feature | Customized Cash Reward Visa | Unlimited Cash Reward Visa |
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$0 |
$0 |
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Earn a $200 online cash bonus when you spend $1,000 within 90 days of account opening |
Earn a $200 online cash bonus when you spend $1,000 within 90 days of account opening |
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0% on purchases and qualifying balance transfers (within first 60 days) for the first 15 billing cycles, variable APR of 17.74%-27.74% thereafter |
0% on purchases and qualifying balance transfers (within first 60 days) for the first 15 billing cycles, variable APR of 17.74%-27.74% thereafter |
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6% cash back In a category of your choice (e.g. Dining, Online Shopping, or Gas) |
Enjoy unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases |
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Maximize one spending category |
Simple, unified rewards for everything |
Which card should you choose?
- choose Customized Cash Reward Visa If you have ongoing spend on a single high-value category. Earning 6% the first year (with a $0 annual fee card) can generate meaningful cash back if you invest most of your daily spending into this bonus category.
- choose Unlimited Cash Reward Visa If you prefer a hands-off option. For a $0 annual fee card, all purchases come with a flat 2% rebate, which guarantees steady income without tracking categories.
If you plan to purchase 2026 World Cup tickets through this offer, this purchase can help you meet the $1,000 minimum spend requirement to receive the welcome offer. Combined with the increased first-year earnings, you can easily pocket hundreds of dollars, making this promotion even more valuable than tickets alone.
bottom line
For fans hoping to attend the 2026 World Cup, the Bank of America offer can provide valuable tickets, but tickets are limited so acting quickly is crucial.
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