BofA Rewards enrolls 3 million clients in first seven weeks
Bank of America's BofA Rewards program has achieved over 3 million enrollments within seven weeks of its May 27, 2026 launch. The no-fee program offers clients rewards across banking and investing relationships, with benefits ranging from cash back at 15,000 merchants to identity monitoring. Approximately 17,000 new members weekly are new to the bank, and nearly 1 million clients have already engaged with cash back deals.

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Bank of America today announced that more than 3 million clients have enrolled in its new BofA Rewards program since the program launched on May 27, 2026. The no-fee loyalty program rewards clients for their full relationship across Bank of America banking and Merrill investing accounts and is available to any client with a personal checking account. This rapid adoption highlights the demand for rewards that recognize total banking relationships.
Mary Hines Droesch, Head of Consumer and Small Business Products & Analytics at Bank of America, stated that the response to BofA Rewards has been tremendous. She noted that more than 3 million enrollments in seven weeks indicates the program is resonating with clients who value being rewarded for their full relationship. The program is designed to deliver value through cash back offers, enhanced rewards, and exclusive benefits tailored to everyday financial lives.
Program Benefits and Features
BofA Rewards features expanded benefits to help clients maximize their relationship with the bank. Members receive credit card reward bonuses, cash back deals, and discounts from more than 15,000 national and local merchants. Additional benefits include banking and lending advantages, enhanced fraud and identity monitoring features, subscription credits, and curated lifestyle experiences for higher-tier members.
Depending on membership tier and engagement, members can receive an estimated $150 to $4,000 in annual value through rewards, benefits, and exclusive offers. Enrollment requires no minimum balance, making the program accessible to millions more clients. Nearly 14 million clients are now enrolled in BofA Rewards.
Client Engagement Metrics
Since the launch, new and existing clients have increasingly engaged with the program's benefits. Approximately 17,000 new members joining the program each week are new Bank of America clients. Nearly 1 million clients have engaged with Deals, generating millions in cash back over the last seven weeks.
| Engagement Category | Percentage | Key Merchants |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 45% | CVS, Macy's |
| Gasoline | 20% | Shell Gasoline |
| Entertainment | 18% | Little Caesars |
| Food | 10% | Various local |
About 80% of new enrollments have been completed through Bank of America Online Banking or Mobile Banking app. The redesigned digital experience allows members to easily discover, activate, and maximize personalized rewards and benefits. Bank of America plans to continue evaluating opportunities to add new offers, experiences, and benefits to the program.
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