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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs British Airways Visa Signature

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

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureAlaska Airlines Visa SignatureBritish Airways Visa Signature
Annual fee$95$95
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + Companion Fare75,000 Bonus Avios
Bonus value (est.)$1,050$1,050
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 90 mo$5,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Alaska)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • Companion Fare annually
  • Free checked bag
  • 3x on Alaska
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 75k Avios bonus
  • Travel Together ticket at $30k
  • No foreign tx fees
  • Great for short-haul AA
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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
$95/yr · 70,000 miles + Companion Fare
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British Airways Visa Signature
$95/yr · 75,000 Bonus Avios

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: British Airways Visa Signature

Avios shine on short-haul AA flights (7,500 miles each way under 1,150 miles). The Travel Together ticket is amazing but requires $30k spend per year, only worth it if you already hit that.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or British Airways Visa Signature?
The two cards offer comparable sign-up bonuses around $1,050. Pick based on which earning categories you actually use.
Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the British Airways Visa Signature?
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 British Airways Visa Signature's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and British Airways Visa Signature?
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 British Airways Visa Signature first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. British Airways Visa Signature: $5,000 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.