<p>Global cruise company Carnival Corp. has hired Bank of America Corp. to operate its North American corporate credit-card program.</p><p>Carnival, whose portfolio includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn Cruise Line, will have a program that covers air-ticket purchases, travel and entertainment expenses and general procurement.</p><p>Financial terms of the deal weren&rsquo;t disclosed.</p><p>Under the agreement, Miami-based Carnival (NYSE:CCL) will have access to BofA&rsquo;s Works application. The Web-based platform automates and streamlines corporate credit-card payment authorization and reconciliation.</p><p>&ldquo;Works was a major selling point for us because it allows us to consolidate a variety of information into one user-friendly platform,&rdquo; says Paul Zacharski, senior vice president of finance for Carnival Cruise Lines. &ldquo;The single platform translates into significant cost savings and improved efficiency.&rdquo;</p>