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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs Chase Ink Business Preferred

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

Bottom line

For most people the Chase Ink Business Preferred is the stronger pick today, the sign-up bonus is meaningfully larger ($950 more in estimated value) than the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's. Get the Chase Ink Business Preferred first; revisit the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAlaska Airlines Visa SignatureChase Ink Business Preferred
Annual fee$95$95
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + Companion Fare100,000 points
Bonus value (est.)$1,050$2,000
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 90 mo$8,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorytravelbusiness
Best earning category (Alaska)3x1x
Transfer partnersNonechase-ur
Headline benefits
  • Companion Fare annually
  • Free checked bag
  • 3x on Alaska
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 100,000 point sign-up bonus
  • 3x on travel, shipping, ads, internet ($150k cap)
  • Cell phone protection
  • Transfer to UR partners
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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
$95/yr · 70,000 miles + Companion Fare
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Chase Ink Business Preferred
$95/yr · 100,000 points

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: Chase Ink Business Preferred

The business version of Sapphire Preferred with one of the highest sign-up bonuses around. 3x on travel, shipping, internet/phone, and advertising (capped $150k/yr combined) plus full UR transfer access. Chase has added once-per-lifetime language; treat the bonus as a one-time opportunity.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or Chase Ink Business Preferred?
The Chase Ink Business Preferred has the bigger bonus, 100,000 points, worth roughly $2,000, versus 70,000 miles + Companion Fare (~$1,050) on the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature.
Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Chase Ink Business Preferred?
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 Chase Ink Business Preferred's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Chase Ink Business Preferred?
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 Chase Ink Business Preferred first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. Chase Ink Business Preferred: $8,000 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.