Bank of America

Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Credit Card

4.4editor rating

Large welcome offer worth an estimated $700

Annual fee
$95
Welcome offer
~$700
Annual benefits value
$205
Est. 1st-year value
$905

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Is this card worth it for you?

Check the benefits you’d realistically use and see your personalized total value below. This is a personal estimate — actual value depends on your spending. Verify terms with the issuer.

Selected benefits
$335
Welcome offer
$700
Annual fee
−$95
Estimated first-year net
+$940

Welcome offer

Welcome offer value

Earn 50,000 points after $3,000 in spend within 3 months

$700

Spend requirements apply. Verify current offer with the issuer. How we calculate this

Benefits & credits

Total benefits & credits value

Estimated annual value of all tracked perks

$300

BenefitFrequencyEst. annual value

Famous Companion Fare (from $122)

Each account anniversary (after $6,000 in prior-year spend) get a companion fare from $122 ($99 base fare + taxes/fees from $23) on a paid Alaska ticket.

Annual$300

Free First Checked Bag

First checked bag free for you and up to six guests on the same reservation when you pay with the card. Estimated value ~$35 per checked bag (typical domestic first-bag fee).

per_visit$35

Who it's for

Consider it if

  • Large welcome offer worth an estimated $700
  • Ongoing benefits can outweigh the annual fee if used

Maybe skip it if

  • Verify current terms with the issuer before applying

Fees & details

Annual fee
$95
Foreign transaction fee
Varies
Card network
Varies
Recommended credit
Good to Excellent (690+)
Rewards currency
Alaska Mileage Plan
Last updated
2026-07-25

Details are estimates and may be out of date. View issuer terms. Verify all rates, fees, and offers with the issuer before applying.

How it compares

Platinum CardAmerican Express
Business PlatinumAmerican Express
Annual fee$95$895$895
Welcome offer~$700~$3,000~$3,000
Est. 1st-year value$905$5,160.40$4,684
Annual benefits value$205$2,160.40$1,684
Editor rating4.4 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 5
Points earning structure

1x miles on all purchases

  • 5x Flights (booked with airline / Amex Travel)
  • 5x Prepaid hotels (Amex Travel)
  • 1x all other purchases
  • 5x Flights & prepaid hotels (Amex Travel)
  • 1.5x Purchases of $5,000+ & select business categories
  • 1x all other purchases
Transfer partners
Lounge access
No foreign txn fee
Recommended creditGood to Excellent (690+)Good to Excellent (690+)Good to Excellent (690+)