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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature

Bank of America · Airline review

Reviewed by ClearValue Editorial Team · Schumer Box terms as of
Best for Alaska Airlines flyers — especially on t
ClearValue score
77/100
Worth considering

Alaska Airlines flyers — especially on the West Coast — who want an annual companion fare (from $122 plus taxes and fees

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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.

Effective rewards rate15 / 20
Fee structure15 / 20
Audience fit16 / 20
Transparency and trust15 / 20
Honest weakness named16 / 20
Total77 / 100 · Worth considering

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.

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This is an independent editorial review. This page carries no partner link and earns nothing from what you read here — our scoring is never influenced by compensation, and reflects only our published rubric. When you use our match tool, we may be paid by a partner (CardRatings) if you continue with a card from there. See our methodology and disclosure.
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