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Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature vs American Express Green Card

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature comes from Bank of America at $95/yr; the American Express Green Card from American Express at $150/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($880 more in estimated value) than the American Express Green Card's. Get the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature first; revisit the American Express Green Card after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAtmos Rewards Ascent Visa SignatureAmerican Express Green Card
Annual fee$95$150
Sign-up bonus80,000 points + Companion Fare40,000 Membership Rewards points
Bonus value (est.)$1,600$720
Min spend to unlock bonus$4,000 in 4 mo$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaAmerican Express
Card categoryairlinetravel
Best earning category (Alaska_hawaiian)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneamex-mr
Headline benefits
  • $99 Companion Fare annually
  • 80K + Companion Fare welcome offer
  • 3x on Alaska & Hawaiian
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 3x travel + dining + transit
  • $189 CLEAR credit
  • $100 lounge credit
  • Transferable MR points
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Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature
$95/yr · 80,000 points + Companion Fare
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American Express Green Card
$150/yr · 40,000 Membership Rewards points

Editorial take: Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature

The current Atmos Rewards Ascent card replaces Alaska's legacy Visa Signature. The Companion Fare alone justifies the $95 fee, book a paid Alaska or Hawaiian ticket, take a partner along for $99 + tax. Easy three-figure value at the West Coast / Asia-via-Alaska routes Alaska reaches.

Editorial take: American Express Green Card

Hard to justify vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred at $95 with stronger earning. The CLEAR credit is nice but only useful if your airport has CLEAR lines. Most people are better off with Sapphire or Amex Gold.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature or American Express Green Card?
The Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature has the bigger bonus, 80,000 points + Companion Fare, worth roughly $1,600, versus 40,000 Membership Rewards points (~$720) on the American Express Green Card.
Is the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the American Express Green Card?
At $95/yr, the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the American Express Green Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature and American Express Green Card?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and American Express) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
Should I get the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature or the American Express Green Card first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature: $4,000 spend in 4 months. American Express Green Card: $3,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.