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Alaska Airlines Visa Signature vs Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature comes from Bank of America at $95/yr; the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa from Petal 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 ($1,050 more in estimated value) than the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa's. Get the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature first; revisit the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa after you've earned that bonus.

FeatureAlaska Airlines Visa SignaturePetal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa
Annual fee$95$0
Sign-up bonus70,000 miles + Companion FareNone
Bonus value (est.)$1,050$0
Min spend to unlock bonus$3,000 in 90 mo$0 in 0 mo
IssuerBank of AmericaPetal
Card categorytravelcredit-builder
Best earning category (Alaska)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
  • Companion Fare annually
  • Free checked bag
  • 3x on Alaska
  • No foreign tx fees
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    Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
    $95/yr · 70,000 miles + Companion Fare
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    Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa
    $0/yr · None

    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: Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature or Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa?
    The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has the bigger bonus, 70,000 miles + Companion Fare, worth roughly $1,050, versus None (~$0) on the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa.
    Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature's $95 annual fee worth it compared to the Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa?
    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 Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
    Can I have both the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature and Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (Bank of America and Petal) 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 Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature: $3,000 spend in 90 months. Petal 2 Cash Back, No Fees Visa: $0 in 0 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.