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Both are travel travel cards. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature comes from Bank of America at $95/yr; the Bank of America Premium Rewards from Bank of America at $95/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.
Both cards come from Bank of America and target travel spenders, so the choice usually comes down to whether you'll use the premium-tier benefits. The Bank of America Premium Rewards costs $0 more per year, only worth it if you'll actually use the upgraded perks.
| Feature | Alaska Airlines Visa Signature | Bank of America Premium Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Annual fee | $95 | $95 |
| Sign-up bonus | 70,000 miles + Companion Fare | Not advertised |
| Bonus value (est.) | $1,050 | - |
| Min spend to unlock bonus | $3,000 in 90 mo | - |
| Issuer | Bank of America | Bank of America |
| Card category | travel | travel |
| Best earning category (Alaska) | 3x | 1x |
| Transfer partners | None | None |
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The Companion Fare is the hook, $122 + taxes/fees to bring a companion on any Alaska flight, even international business class. If you fly Alaska once a year with a partner, this pays for itself many times over.
Only a standout if you're a BoA Preferred Rewards member, that boost can push earnings to 2.625x on everything, 3.5x on travel and dining. Without it, Venture and Sapphire both beat it.
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.
