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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs Capital One VentureOne

Both are travel travel cards. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature comes from Bank of America at $95/yr; the Capital One VentureOne from Capital One at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

For most people the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($680 more in estimated value) than the Capital One VentureOne's. Get the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature first; revisit the Capital One VentureOne after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAlaska Airlines Visa SignatureCapital One VentureOne
Annual fee$95$0
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + Companion Fare20,000 miles
Bonus value (est.)$1,050$370
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 90 mo$500 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaCapital One
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Alaska)3x1x
Transfer partnersNonecapital-one
Headline benefits
  • Companion Fare annually
  • Free checked bag
  • 3x on Alaska
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 1.25x everywhere
  • No annual fee
  • 15+ transfer partners
  • No foreign tx fees
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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
$95/yr · 70,000 miles + Companion Fare
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Capital One VentureOne
$0/yr · 20,000 miles

Editorial take: Alaska Airlines Visa Signature

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.

Editorial take: Capital One VentureOne

The no-fee version of Venture. The 1.25x vs 2x is a real earnings hit, so only use this if you absolutely won't pay any annual fee, otherwise Venture pays back its $95 quickly.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or Capital One VentureOne?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has the bigger bonus, 70,000 miles + Companion Fare, worth roughly $1,050, versus 20,000 miles (~$370) on the Capital One VentureOne.
Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Capital One VentureOne?
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 Capital One VentureOne's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Capital One VentureOne?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and Capital One) 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 Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or the Capital One VentureOne first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. Capital One VentureOne: $500 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.