BEST FOR ALASKA AIRLINES LOYALISTS

Alaska Airlines only offers one consumer credit card for its loyal travelers. With a low $95 annual fee, the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card is a no-brainer for those who frequently fly with the Seattle-based carrier. (Partner offer)

At a glance

  • 3 miles Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases.
  • 2 miles Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, cable, streaming services and local transit (including ride share) purchases.
  • 1 mile Earn unlimited 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Limited Time Online Offer—70,000 Bonus Miles!
Get 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify, make $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.
20.24% - 28.24% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers
20.24% - 28.24% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers
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up to 29.99% APR
$95
  • Limited Time Online Offer—70,000 Bonus Miles!
  • Get 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify, make $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.

At a glance

  • 3 miles Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases.
  • 2 miles Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, cable, streaming services and local transit (including ride share) purchases.
  • 1 mile Earn unlimited 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Limited Time Online Offer—70,000 Bonus Miles!
Get 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify, make $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.
20.24% - 28.24% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers
20.24% - 28.24% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers
See Terms
up to 29.99% APR
$95
  • Limited Time Online Offer—70,000 Bonus Miles!
  • Get 70,000 bonus miles plus Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) with this offer. To qualify, make $3,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.
  • Get Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ ($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. Valid on all Alaska Airlines flights booked on alaskaair.com.
  • Earn unlimited 3 miles for every $1 spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases. Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, cable, streaming services and local transit (including ride share) purchases. And earn unlimited 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases. And, your miles don’t expire on active accounts.
  • Earn a 10% rewards bonus on all miles earned from card purchases if you have an eligible Bank of America® account.
  • Free checked bag and enjoy priority boarding for you and up to 6 guests on the same reservation, when you pay for your flight with your card — Also available for authorized users when they book a reservation too!
  • With oneworld® Alliance member airlines and Alaska’s Global Partners, Alaska has expanded their global reach to over 1,000 destinations worldwide bringing more airline partners and more ways to earn and redeem miles.
  • Plus, no foreign transaction fees and a low $95 annual fee.
  • This online only offer may not be available elsewhere if you leave this page. You can take advantage of this offer when you apply now.

Our Take

TPG Editor's Rating

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4/5

Overview

There are lots of reasons to love the Alaska Airlines Visa credit card, from the free checked bag for you and up to six guests on your reservation, the annual companion fare (after $6,000 in spending the prior anniversary year), and more. Best of all, Alaska miles are some of the most valuable airline currencies out there, thanks to its broad array of partner award options.

Pros

  • Free checked bag for you and up to six guests on your reservation
  • Alaska discounts, including 20% back on in-flight purchases
  • No foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • Companion fare requires $6,000 in spending each year (as of January 2023)

Who is this card good for?

Anyone who prefers Alaska Airlines as their carrier of choice should apply for this card to improve their flying experience for airline-specific benefits. This card is also a great match for those who want to collect Alaska Airlines miles to unlock business- and first-class award flights for a low redemption rate.

Earning Rewards

Earn 3 miles for every dollar spent on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases, 2 miles per dollar spent on eligible gas, EV charging station, local transit, ride-sharing, cable and some streaming services purchases and 1 mile for every dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.