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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
70000 miles (after spending $3,000)
Signup Bonus
70000 miles (after spending $3,000)


8.2/10
Informr score
The Alaska Airlines Visa® Credit Card currently has an Informr score of 8.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 24 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...


NerdWallet
NerdWallet

If you fly Alaska Airlines with another person at least once a year, this card is a must-have. Be aware, however, that Alaska doesn't fly everywhere.

- Claire Tsosie, NerdWallet
AwardWallet
AwardWallet

The Alaska Visa Card recently got its first major refresh in years. Although the card now has a slightly higher $95 annual fee, Alaska more than justified this higher fee with new benefits like priority boarding, a free checked bag for authorized users, a lounge membership discount, bonus miles for...

- JT Genter, AwardWallet
Bankrate
Bankrate

This card earns generously for flights in the Alaska Airlines network, giving frequent flyers plenty to enjoy for a relatively low annual fee — including the hyper-valuable Alaska Airlines Companion Fare™. However, this card isn’t great for everyday purchases, so you might want to supplement it with...

- Brendan Dyer, Bankrate
The Points Guy
The Points Guy

If you're a dedicated Alaska Airlines customer or are looking to broaden your points and miles collection with valuable Alaska miles, the Alaska Airlines Visa is an excellent option. Even those who don't frequently fly the airline or its partners can get solid value from the annual companion ticket....

- Jason Stauffer, Chris Nelson, The Points Guy
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

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% ‐ 30.24% (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 70000 miles after spending $3,000
  • On purchases within the first 3 months
  • Also get Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™
Rewards
All Purchases 1 mile 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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