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Alaska Airlines Visa® Credit Card review

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Annual Fee
$95.00
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.24% ‐ 28.24% (Variable)
Interest Rate: Purchases
20.24% ‐ 28.24% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
20.24% ‐ 28.24% (Variable)
Balance Transfer
20.24% ‐ 28.24% (Variable)
Rewards
1 - 3 Miles
Rewards
1 - 3 Miles
Signup Bonus
60000 miles (after spending $3,000)
Signup Bonus
60000 miles (after spending $3,000)


8.3/10
Informr score
The Alaska Airlines Visa® Credit Card currently has an Informr score of 8.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 25 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

Am I eligible?


Alaska Airlines Visa® Credit Card is typically available to those with good credit scores (650 or greater).
To get this card, you must also:
Yes Be a permanent or temporary resident of USA

Note: This information is only intended as a guide. The final decision is up to the bank and your application could still be rejected even if you can answer 'Yes' to all the minimum criteria above. Always consider your options and your financial situation before you apply for a credit card.

What the Critics Are Saying...


AwardWallet
AwardWallet

The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card is a top-tier choice for travelers who want to earn and maximize Alaska Mileage Plan miles and enjoy valuable travel perks. Whether you’re earning miles for sweet spots on partner airlines or looking for an easy way to pick up a Companion Fare, this ca...

- Tyler Glatt, AwardWallet
One Mile at a Time
One Mile at a Time

The Alaska Airlines Credit Card is a valuable co-branded airline credit card. The card has an excellent welcome offer, and offers perks that should prove worthwhile for those who fly Alaska Airlines with any frequency. If you don’t yet have this card but are eligible, this would be a great time to a...

- Ben Schlappig, One Mile at a Time
The Ascent
The Ascent

This is one of the better sub-$100 airline credit cards we've seen. It has the standard perks for a card in that price range, including free checked baggage, priority boarding, and 20% back on eligible in-flight purchases. It also has a few features that stand out, including a companion fare and bon...

- Lyle Daly, The Ascent
CardRatings.com
CardRatings.com

The benefits and rewards program of the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card are very straightforward. If you frequently fly with Alaska Airlines and can redeem the companion fare, then you can reap rewards each year that can easily be worth hundreds of dollars. If you are unable to fly often...

- Jennifer Doss, CardRatings.com
Cnet
Cnet

The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card* has some strong features going for it that Alaska Airlines flyers will love, but it’s hampered by the lack of flights available for rewards redemption. But Alaska Airlines miles are quite valuable, provided you can find a flight to use them for.

- Evan Zimmer, Cnet

Details


Interest Rates
Regular APR Interest Rate 20.24% ‐ 28.24% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Balance Transfer Interest Rate 20.24% ‐ 28.24% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Cash Advance Interest Rate 23.24% ‐ 28.24% (Variable)

This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.

Rates & Fees
Annual Fee $95.00
Balance Transfer Fee 3%
Cash Advance Fee 3%
Foreign Transaction Fee $0.00
Over Limit Fee $0.00
Late Payment Fee $40.00

Maximum

Promotions
Sign up bonus 60000 miles after spending $3,000
  • On purchases within the first 3 months
  • Also get Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™
Rewards
All Purchases 1 miles for $1 spent
Restaurants No
Gas 2 miles for $1 spent
Groceries No
Hotels No
Travel 3 miles for $1 spent

On Alaska Airlines

Pharmacy No
Bills No
Additional Details
  • 2 miles per $1 spent on cable, streaming services, and local transit
  • Get Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ from $122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after you spend $6,000 or more on purchases within the prior anniversary year
  • Earn a 10% rewards bonus on all miles earned from card purchases if you have an eligible Bank of America® account
Features & Benefits
Additional Card Holders Yes
Travel Accident Insurance No
Car Rental Insurance No
Car Rental Discount No
Extended Warranty No
Purchase Protection No
Zero Liability Yes
No Foreign Transaction Fees Yes
Emergency Assistance No
Concierge Service No
Price Protection No
Fraud Protection Yes
Free Credit Scores Yes
Wireless Payments Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
Virtual Cards No
Additional Benefits
  • Free checked bag
  • Priority boarding
  • Online Shopping Security
  • Overdraft Protection
  • 20% back on all Alaska Airlines inflight purchases
  • $100 off an annual Alaska Lounge+ Membership purchased with your Alaska card
Eligibility
Minimum Security Deposit $0
Minimum Age 18
Minimum Personal Income
Temporary Residents No
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