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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature comes from Bank of America at $95/yr; the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful from Chase at $250/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 ($1,050 more in estimated value) than the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful's. Get the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature first; revisit the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAlaska Airlines Visa SignatureMarriott Bonvoy Bountiful
Annual fee$95$250
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + Companion Fare85,000 Bonus Points
Bonus value (est.)$1,050-
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 90 mo$4,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaChase
Card categorytravelhotel
Best earning category (Alaska)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • Companion Fare annually
  • Free checked bag
  • 3x on Alaska
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 50k free night cert
  • Gold status
  • 6x at Marriott
  • Platinum at $60k spend
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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
$95/yr · 70,000 miles + Companion Fare
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Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful
$250/yr · 85,000 Bonus 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: Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful

Mid-tier Marriott card. The 50k free night cert can pay for the fee on a single stay at a Cat 5 property, but Hyatt is a more valuable program for most people, consider that card first.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has a public bonus (70,000 miles + Companion Fare, worth roughly $1,050), while the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful doesn't advertise one right now.
Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
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 Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
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 Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful: $4,000 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.