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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs Citi Double Cash

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature comes from Bank of America at $95/yr; the Citi Double Cash from Citi 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 ($850 more in estimated value) than the Citi Double Cash's. Get the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature first; revisit the Citi Double Cash after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAlaska Airlines Visa SignatureCiti Double Cash
Annual fee$95$0
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + Companion Fare$200 cash back
Bonus value (est.)$1,050$200
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 90 mo$1,500 in 6 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaCiti
Card categorytravelcashback
Best earning category (Alaska)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneciti-ty
Headline benefits
  • Companion Fare annually
  • Free checked bag
  • 3x on Alaska
  • No foreign tx fees
  • 2% everywhere
  • No annual fee
  • Pairs with TY Premier
  • Simple earning
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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
$95/yr · 70,000 miles + Companion Fare
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Citi Double Cash
$0/yr · $200 cash back

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: Citi Double Cash

The OG flat 2% card. Pairs with Custom Cash + Premier to form Citi's trifecta, turns your combined cash back into transferable ThankYou Points. Rock solid for non-bonus spend.

Common questions

Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or Citi Double Cash?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has the bigger bonus, 70,000 miles + Companion Fare, worth roughly $1,050, versus $200 cash back (~$200) on the Citi Double Cash.
Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Citi Double Cash?
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 Citi Double Cash's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Citi Double Cash?
Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and Citi) 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 Citi Double Cash first?
Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. Citi Double Cash: $1,500 in 6 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.