bankofamerica.com Accessibility Report

Accessibility audit of bankofamerica.com — scanned on Feb 20, 2026

Finance
0 /100
C Needs Improvement

4 issues found across 2 categories

1 Critical 3 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 2 issues
Operable 1 issues
Understandable 0 issues
Robust 1 issues

Issues Found

Images missing alt text

Critical

Images must have alternative text to convey their meaning to screen reader users.

WCAG 1.1.1
4 element(s) affected
  • <img src="https://www1.bac-assets.com/homepage/spa-assets/images/assets-images-global-conn">
  • <img src="https://www1.bac-assets.com/homepage/spa-assets/images/assets-images-global-conn">
  • <img src="https://www1.bac-assets.com/homepage/spa-assets/images/assets-images-global-conn">
  • <img src="https://www1.bac-assets.com/homepage/spa-assets/images/assets-images-global-conn">
How to fix

Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

Heading levels skip order

Major

Headings should follow a logical order (h1 → h2 → h3) without skipping levels.

WCAG 1.3.1
1 element(s) affected
  • <h4> "Important notice: you are now leaving Merrill" (after h2)
How to fix

Restructure headings to follow sequential order. Don't skip from h1 to h3.

Duplicate element IDs

Major

Element IDs must be unique to ensure correct assistive technology behavior.

WCAG 4.1.1
67 element(s) affected
  • id="top"
  • id="Layer_1"
  • id="student-banking-a"
  • id=""
  • id="yniLifeServicesCta"
How to fix

Make each id attribute value unique within the page.

Generic link text

Major

Links must have descriptive text that indicates their purpose. Generic text like 'click here' or 'read more' does not help screen reader users understand where the link goes.

WCAG 2.4.4
1 element(s) affected
  • <a href="(no href)">continue</a>
How to fix

Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.

Top Priority Fixes

Here are the most impactful changes bankofamerica.com should make to improve accessibility:

  1. #1
    Images missing alt text Critical

    Add descriptive alt attributes to all <img> elements. Use alt="" for decorative images.

  2. #2
    Duplicate element IDs Major

    Make each id attribute value unique within the page.

  3. #3
    Heading levels skip order Major

    Restructure headings to follow sequential order. Don't skip from h1 to h3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bankofamerica.com accessible?

bankofamerica.com scored 61/100 (grade C) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is bankofamerica.com WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 4 accessibility issues on bankofamerica.com. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is bankofamerica.com EAA compliant?

The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see bankofamerica.com's compliance status.

What accessibility issues does bankofamerica.com have?

See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for bankofamerica.com.

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