Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
Bank of America · Airline review
Alaska Airlines flyers — especially on the West Coast — who want an annual companion fare (from $122 plus taxes and fees
Sorted by score, never commission
Annual fee
$95
Charged each renewal year
Ongoing APR
Variable APR — verify current range at bankofamerica.com
Variable — verify the current range at the issuer
Foreign transaction fee
None
Travel-friendly abroad
As of July 8, 2026
Best for
Alaska Airlines flyers — especially on the West Coast — who want an annual companion fare (from $122 plus taxes and fees), a free first checked bag, priority boarding, and 3x miles on Alaska purchases, with no foreign transaction fee.
Not for
Travelers who rarely fly Alaska (the companion fare requires buying a qualifying round-trip Alaska ticket) and anyone wanting flexible points — Mileage Plan miles are valuable but locked to Alaska and its partners.
The catch
The $95 annual fee is not waived in year one, so value has to start immediately — and it usually does through the companion fare, which can exceed the fee on a single use. But the card only makes sense if Alaska is genuinely in your rotation.
Card facts
Sourced from the issuer's published Schumer Box and terms — confirm current numbers at the issuer.
Product specs
- Annual fee
- $95
- Ongoing APR
- Variable APR — verify current range at bankofamerica.com
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
- Schumer Box verified
- July 8, 2026
How we scored this card
See our published methodology — 5 dimensions, 0–20 each, 100-point total.
Frequently asked
Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature charges a $95 annual fee. In our review it earns a fees score of 15/20 — the "How we scored this card" section below shows how we weigh that against the rewards and benefits. Alaska Airlines flyers — especially on the West Coast — who want an annual companion fare (from $122 plus taxes and fees), a free first checked bag, priority boarding, and 3x miles on Alaska purchases, with no foreign transaction fee.
What APR does the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature charge?
Variable APR — verify current range at bankofamerica.com. APRs are variable and set by the issuer — confirm the current range on the issuer's Schumer Box before you commit.
Does the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?
No. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has no foreign transaction fee, so it works cleanly for purchases abroad.
Who is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature best for?
Alaska Airlines flyers — especially on the West Coast — who want an annual companion fare (from $122 plus taxes and fees), a free first checked bag, priority boarding, and 3x miles on Alaska purchases, with no foreign transaction fee.
Who should skip the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature?
Travelers who rarely fly Alaska (the companion fare requires buying a qualifying round-trip Alaska ticket) and anyone wanting flexible points — Mileage Plan miles are valuable but locked to Alaska and its partners.
How did ClearValue score the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature?
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature scored 77/100 — "Worth considering". We score every card across five dimensions (effective rewards, fee structure, audience fit, transparency, and whether an honest weakness is named), 0–20 each. Scores are never influenced by commission. See our methodology for the full rubric.
Alternatives to the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
Other airline cards we've scored, ranked by our methodology.
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