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British Airways Visa Signature® Card

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Annual Fee  $95
Best for Travelers loyal to BA
100,000 Avios
Welcome Offer
$1,500 TPG Valuation*
Earn 100,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening.

Earning Rewards

  • 5X Earn 5 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and LEVEL within your first 18 months from account opening, thereafter earn 3 Avios.
  • 3X Earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel within your first 18 months from account opening, thereafter earn 2 Avios.
  • 1X Earn 1 Avios per $1 spent on all other purchases.

Why We Like It

Diversifying your portfolio of loyalty currencies is critical in the world of travel rewards, and the British Airways Visa Signature represents a fantastic way to do that. Being able to earn 100,000 bonus miles after meeting minimum spend requirements is huge.

Top Benefits

  • • Companion pass in any cabin after spending $30,000+ each calendar year
  • • No foreign transaction fees

More Information

  • Earn 100,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening.
  • Earn 5 Avios per $1 spent on purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, and LEVEL within your first 18 months from account opening, thereafter earn 3 Avios.
  • Earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on hotel accommodations when purchased directly with the hotel within your first 18 months from account opening, thereafter earn 2 Avios. Plus earn 1 Avios per $1 spent on all other purchases.
  • 10% off British Airways flights starting in the US when you book through the website provided in your welcome materials.
  • Every calendar year you make $30,000 in purchases on your British Airways Visa card, you'll earn a Travel Together Ticket good for two years.
  • Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel abroad.
  • Simply tap to pay with your contactless British Airways Visa Signature Card. Just look for the contactless symbol at checkout. It's fast, easy and secure!
  • 16.24% - 23.24% Variable
  • $95
  • Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
  • Good, Excellent
Editorial Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

The British Airways Visa Signature card has a great welcome offer if you can meet the minimum spend requirements. With those bonus Avios, you can book some short haul flights, or transfer to popular partners like Aer Lingus or Iberia for good value.

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British Airways Visa Signature® Card

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Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.