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Good news for soccer fans: Bank of America is giving new cardholders a way to buy tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Through Jan. 5, 2026, applicants approved for either the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card or the Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card can get special access to purchase up to two World Cup match tickets. Accounts must be opened and established by Feb. 5, 2026 to qualify.
On Feb. 10 at approximately noon ET, eligible cardholders will receive a one-time-use link to the FIFA ticketing site. If you don’t have an email on file, you’ll need to log into your Bank of America account to retrieve the link, so attach your email ahead of time. The ticket purchase window runs through Feb. 24, 2026, or until tickets sell out. Bank of America says thousands will be available, but inventory and pricing vary by match and not every match will have seats. A FIFA ID is required to purchase tickets, so set one up in advance. All ticket purchases must be made with a Visa card.
Eligible cards and which one is best for you
Both participating cards offer a welcome offer, no annual fee and a competitive intro APR, but their rewards differ.
Feature comparison
– Annual fee: $0 for both cards.
– Welcome offer: Earn $200 online cash rewards after spending $1,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of account opening (both cards).
– Intro APR: 0% for the first 15 billing cycles on purchases and qualifying balance transfers (within the first 60 days), then variable APR of 17.74%–27.74% (both cards).
– First-year earning: Customized Cash Rewards — 6% cash back in the category you choose (e.g., dining, online shopping or gas) for the first year; Unlimited Cash Rewards — 2% unlimited cash back on all purchases.
– Best for: Customized — maximizing one big spending category; Unlimited — simple, flat-rate rewards on everything.
Which card should you pick?
– Choose the Customized Cash Rewards card if you have consistent spending in a single high-value category. Earning 6% for the first year on a $0 annual fee card can generate meaningful cash back if you put most of your everyday spending into that bonus category.
– Choose the Unlimited Cash Rewards card if you prefer a hands-off option. A flat 2% back on all purchases is strong for a $0 annual fee card and provides steady earnings without tracking categories.
If you plan to buy World Cup tickets through this offer, that purchase could help you reach the $1,000 minimum spending requirement to earn the welcome bonus. Combined with boosted first-year earnings, you could pocket substantial value, making the promo worthwhile beyond ticket access.
Bottom line
For fans hoping to attend World Cup 2026, Bank of America’s offer could provide valuable ticket access — but availability is limited, and acting fast will be essential.
Related reading:
– Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards review: Customize your rewards structure
– Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards review: Earn unlimited cash back with no annual fee
– AAdvantage members can redeem miles for FIFA World Cup 26 tickets starting Dec. 17
Featured image by MIKE STOBE/FIFA/GETTY IMAGES
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