Alaska Airlines Visa Signature®
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The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® from Bank of America earns up to 3.6% effective value on gas in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $95.
- Top category
- Gas
- Effective value
- 3.6%
- Annual fee
- $95
Best for gas-heavy spend when the $95 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 2x miles.
What does the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature earn in each category?
Gas is the strongest category at 3.6% effective value (2x miles at about 1.8 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 92% of the 2,854 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Alaska Airlines Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight music.
Gas is the strongest category at 3.6% effective value (2x miles at about 1.8 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 92% of the 2,854 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Alaska Airlines Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x miles | 1.8% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x miles | 1.8% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 2x miles | 3.6% Top category |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 2x miles | 3.6% |
| Other General everyday spend | 2x miles | 3.6% |
Madeen values Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards at about 1.8 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature reward caps and conditions?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has 3 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates.
- Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on gas purchases.
- Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on streaming services.
- Earn unlimited 2 miles for every $1 spent on local transit purchases.
Who should get the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 2x miles. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 2x miles.
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 2x miles. Madeen ranks its gas effective rate higher than about 92% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 2x miles.
Compare it against simpler no-fee cards if you want minimum complexity.
Best for gas-heavy spend when the $95 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is gas at about 3.6% effective (2x miles).
- That gas rate ranks higher than about 92% of cards we track in the category.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
- Includes travel or statement credits in our benefits snapshot.
Cons
- $95 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
- Multiple caps, activations, or exclusions may limit headline earn rates.
- Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has an annual fee of $95 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $95
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What travel perks does the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature include?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature includes Free checked bag, $100 off lounge membership, 10% Rewards Bonus, Alaska's Famous Companion Fare™ in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Free checked bag
Free checked bag for you and up to 6 guests on the same reservation – that's a savings of $60 per person roundtrip!
What benefits come with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature?
Roadside Dispatch®
$1,000/yrThis is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program available 24x7. Roadside Dispatch will ask for your location, find out what the problem is, and will remain on the phone with you while arranging a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith. You pay a set price per service call.
Sofar Sounds
$240/yrEnjoy a free ticket per show with the purchase of one or more tickets, plus you can access 7-day Visa Exclusive Presale opportunities.
Visa Signature Concierge
$150/yrGet assistance with travel planning, entertainment tickets and more.
Global Entry Statement Credit
$120/yrApply for Global Entry, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection program and use your Visa Signature card to pay the application fee (currently $120) to receive a $120 statement credit.
OpenTable
$120/yrEligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
$100 off lounge membership
$99/yrGet $100 off an annual Alaska Lounge+ Membership purchased with your Alaska card.
Priority Pass airport lounge access
$99/yrEnjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences around the globe.
Free Checked Bag
$60/yrfor any cardholder who purchases airfare with their card, and up to 6 additional guests traveling on the same reservation.
10% Rewards Bonus
$25/yrYou can also earn a 10% rewards bonus on all miles earned from card purchases if you have an eligible Bank of America® account.
Free Priority Boarding
$25/yrYou'll enjoy priority boarding when you pay for your flight with your card, so you can get to your seat quicker.
Inflight Discount
$25/yrEnjoy 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases when you pay with your new card.
Golf Benefits from Troon Rewards®
$10/yrEnjoy automatic Silver Status when you sign up for Troon Rewards®, for 10% savings on golf fees, merchandise and lessons at over 150 golf courses across the United States and the world.
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Common questions about the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
Where do cardholders spend most with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on music and audio (2x), tv and movies (2x), general services postage and shipping (2x) for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.
Does the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature have an annual fee?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature carries an annual fee of $95 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.
What category earns the most with the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature?
Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature at about 3.6% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?
The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees.
Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature annual fee worth it?
Whether the $95 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in gas and whether you use the card's benefits. Compare effective rates across the cards you already carry in Madeen.
What credit score do you need for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How does the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature compare to similar cards?
Compare the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature against Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature (3.6% on Gas, $95 fee); Alaska Airlines Business (3.6% on Gas, $75 fee); Atmos™ Rewards Visa Business (3.6% on Gas, $95 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature This card | Gas | 3.6% | $95 |
| Gas | 3.6% | $95 | |
Bank of America | Gas | 3.6% | $75 |
Bank of America | Gas | 3.6% | $95 |
Bank of America | Gas | 3% | $0 |
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