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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs Amazon Prime Visa

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature comes from Bank of America at $95/yr; the Amazon Prime Visa from Chase 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 ($875 more in estimated value) than the Amazon Prime Visa's. Get the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature first; revisit the Amazon Prime Visa after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAlaska Airlines Visa SignatureAmazon Prime Visa
Annual fee$95$0
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + Companion Fare$150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies)
Bonus value (est.)$1,050$175
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 90 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Alaska)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • Companion Fare annually
  • Free checked bag
  • 3x on Alaska
  • No foreign tx fees
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    Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
    $95/yr · 70,000 miles + Companion Fare
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    Amazon Prime Visa
    $0/yr · $150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies)

    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: Amazon Prime Visa

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or Amazon Prime Visa?
    The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has the bigger bonus, 70,000 miles + Companion Fare, worth roughly $1,050, versus $150-$200 Amazon Gift Card upon approval (varies) (~$175) on the Amazon Prime Visa.
    Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Amazon Prime Visa?
    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 Amazon Prime Visa's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Amazon Prime Visa?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and Chase) 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 Amazon Prime Visa first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. Amazon Prime Visa: $0 in 0 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.