Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards?

The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has a public bonus (70,000 miles + Companion Fare, worth roughly $1,050), while the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards doesn't advertise one right now.

Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards?

At $95/yr, the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.

Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards?

Yes, though both are issued by Bank of America so the same issuer-specific application rules apply (Chase 5/24 if applicable, Amex once-per-lifetime bonus, etc.). 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 Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or the Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards first?

Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. Bank of America Business Advantage Travel Rewards: no published min spend. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.