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Bank of America is offering a limited chance for new cardholders to buy tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a rare perk that could put fans one step closer to the biggest tournament in soccer. If you act before the deadline, this benefit pairs ticket access with cash-back card perks that may make applying worth your time.
How Bank of America’s World Cup ticket access works
New approvals for two no-fee Bank of America cards unlock a short window to buy World Cup match tickets. The bank will send eligible cardholders a single-use link to the FIFA ticketing portal.
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- Who qualifies: Applicants approved for the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards or the Bank of America® Unlimited Cash Rewards card by Jan. 5, 2026.
- Account must be active: Accounts need to be opened and established by Feb. 5, 2026 to keep the benefit active.
- Ticket purchase window: Starting about noon ET on Feb. 10, 2026, and running through Feb. 24, 2026, or until tickets sell out.
- Limit per cardholder: Eligible applicants can purchase up to two match tickets.
Steps to prepare before the sale
Small preparations increase your odds during the brief sale. These tasks take little time but can prevent delays on the day tickets go live.
- Attach an up-to-date email to your Bank of America profile. If you don’t, you will need to log in to retrieve the one-time link.
- Create a FIFA ID now. A FIFA ID is required to buy tickets.
- Have a Visa card ready. All purchases on the FIFA site must be completed with Visa.
- Decide in advance which matches interest you. Inventory and pricing will vary by game.
Which Bank of America cards are eligible and what they offer
Both cards in this promotion have no annual fee and include a welcome bonus. Their rewards patterns differ, so your spending habits should guide your choice.
Key differences at a glance
- Customized Cash Rewards: No annual fee. Choose one category to earn 6% cash back in your selected category for the first year. Good if you spend heavily in one area.
- Unlimited Cash Rewards: No annual fee. Standard 2% cash back on all purchases. Simpler if you prefer steady rewards across the board.
- Welcome bonus: Both cards currently offer a $200 online cash rewards bonus after you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days.
- Intro APR: Both cards offer 0% for the first 15 billing cycles on purchases and qualifying balance transfers, then a variable APR applies.
How the ticket purchase can help you meet the welcome offer
Buying World Cup tickets through the Bank of America link can count toward the $1,000 spend needed to earn the bonus. That makes the promotion doubly valuable for many applicants.
- If your ticket purchase happens within the first 90 days, it may help unlock the $200 bonus.
- Combined with the higher first-year earning on the Customized Cash Rewards card, you could receive substantial cash-back value.
- Note: Ticket pricing and available matches vary. Use the one-time link quickly if you plan to rely on it for both tickets and meeting the bonus.
Tips to improve your chances during the sale
Thousands of tickets are expected to be available through this portal, but demand will likely exceed supply for many matches. Move quickly and be prepared.
- Log in early on Feb. 10. The link is one-time use and the sale is time-limited.
- Have the card you used for approval handy. Purchases must be made with a Visa card.
- Be flexible about which match you’ll buy. Not every game will have tickets.
- Watch your email and Bank of America account messages for the link and any instructions.
What to watch for after you apply
Keep an eye on communications from Bank of America and FIFA. Ticket availability can change fast, and additional instructions or verification steps may arrive by email.
- Check that your email address is current in the bank portal.
- Monitor the FIFA account you create for alerts and purchase confirmations.
- Save receipts and transaction records. They can help if you need to verify spending for the welcome offer later.
