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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs United Club Infinite Card

Both are travel travel cards. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature comes from Bank of America at $95/yr; the United Club Infinite Card from Chase at $695/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 SignatureUnited Club Infinite Card
Annual fee$95$695
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + Companion Fare80,000 miles (up to 90,000 with authorized user)
Bonus value (est.)$1,050$1,120
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
  • United Club access
  • 4x on United
  • Hyatt Discoverist
  • Priority everything
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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
$95/yr · 70,000 miles + Companion Fare
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United Club Infinite Card
$695/yr · 80,000 miles (up to 90,000 with authorized user)

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: United Club Infinite Card

Worth it only for frequent United flyers who use the clubs regularly. At $695, you need to visit the club 15+ times a year to break even on lounge access alone.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or United Club Infinite Card?
The United Club Infinite Card has the bigger bonus, 80,000 miles (up to 90,000 with authorized user), worth roughly $1,120, 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 United Club Infinite Card?
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 United Club Infinite Card's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and United Club Infinite Card?
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 United Club Infinite Card first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. United Club Infinite Card: $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.