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Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature

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Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature3.6%
Gas at 3.6%$95 annual feeWelcome bonus
Top 92% for Gas
Highest earn rate in Gas at 3.6% effective value

The Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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. New applicants may see: Receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening your new account. Additionally, earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 or more on purchases within the first 120 days of opening your account..

Top category
Gas
Effective value
3.6%
Annual fee
$95
Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature card art

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. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

Madeen analysis

What does the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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 Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight.

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 Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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.

Reward rules

What are the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature reward caps and conditions?

The Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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 2 points per $1 spent on gas and EV charging station purchases
  • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on select streaming services purchases
  • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on local transit purchases
Madeen take

Who should get the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature?

The Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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. The welcome bonus can help if you can meet the spend requirement.

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.
  • Welcome bonus may add value if you can meet spend requirements.

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.
Welcome bonus

What is the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature welcome bonus?

In Madeen's catalog snapshot, the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature welcome offer is Receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening your new account. Additionally, earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 or more on purchases within the first 120 days of opening your.

Offer
80k Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards (~$1440 estimated)
Terms (catalog snapshot)
Receive a 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening your new account. Additionally, earn 80,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 or more on purchases within the first 120 days of opening your account.
Minimum spend
$4,000
Window
120Days
Fees

Does the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature have an annual fee?

The Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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
Travel perks

What travel perks does the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature include?

The Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature includes Free checked bag, $100 off Lounge+ membership, 10% rewards bonus, 20% back onboard in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.

  • Free checked bag

    Free checked bags for you and up to 6 guests on the same reservation when airfare is purchased with your card.

Benefits

What benefits come with the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature?

Madeen estimated annual value~$2,122
18 of 21 benefits valued
  • Roadside Dispatch®

    $1,000/yr

    This 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.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $1000 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • Sofar Sounds

    $240/yr

    Enjoy 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®
    How we value this

    Editorial review of "Sofar Sounds" — annual value verified from issuer terms (legacy auto-derived basis replaced during full catalog audit).

  • Visa Signature Concierge

    $150/yr

    Get assistance with travel planning, entertainment tickets and more.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Premium concierge service — editorial expected value $150/yr (not lounge-access proxy).

  • Global Entry Statement Credit

    $120/yr

    Apply 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.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Statement credit face value from issuer terms — $120 face value (annualized from issuer terms).

  • OpenTable

    $120/yr

    Eligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Editorial review of "OpenTable" — annual value verified from issuer terms (legacy auto-derived basis replaced during full catalog audit).

  • $100 off Lounge+ membership

    $99/yr

    Pay for your annual Alaska Lounge+ Membership with your card and get $100 off.

    How we value this

    Lounge access valued at Priority Pass retail proxy ($99/yr).

  • Annual $99 Companion Fare

    $99/yr

    Celebrate your account anniversary and receive a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) on Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines-operated flights within North America, including Hawaii, after you spend at least $6,000 on purchases with your card each year.

    How we value this

    Editorial: statement credit "Annual $99 Companion Fare" — $99 annual face value per issuer title (face value, editorially verified at title level).

  • Priority Pass airport lounge access

    $99/yr

    Enjoy access to over 1,700 airport lounges and experiences around the globe.

    Visa Signature®
    How we value this

    Lounge access valued at Priority Pass retail proxy ($99/yr).

  • Free checked bag

    $60/yr

    For you and up to 6 guests on the same reservation when airfare is purchased with your card.

    How we value this

    Expected value of waived checked bag fees on one or two round trips per year.

  • 10% rewards bonus

    $25/yr

    Get a 10% rewards bonus on all points earned if you have an eligible Bank of America® account.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood.

  • 20% back onboard

    $25/yr

    Get 20% back when you use your card to pay for Wi-Fi, drinks and other extras on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood.

  • Preferred boarding

    $25/yr

    For you and up to 6 guests on the same reservation when you pay with your card.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood.

Common questions about the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature

Where do cardholders spend most with the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature?

Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on music and audio (2x), tv and movies (2x), gas (2x) for the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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.

What credit score is needed for an Atmos Rewards credit card?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good to Excellent for the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.

How much is 70,000 Alaska miles worth in dollars?

Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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 Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature have an annual fee?

The Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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 Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature?

Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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 Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature charge foreign transaction fees?

The Atmos Rewards™ Ascent 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.

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How does the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature compare to similar cards?

Compare the Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature against Alaska Airlines Business (3.6% on Gas, $75 fee); Alaska Airlines Visa Signature (3.6% on Gas, $95 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.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
Atmos Rewards™ Ascent Visa Signature
This card
Gas3.6%$95
Gas3.6%$75
Gas3.6%$95
Gas3.6%$95
Gas3%$0
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Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-25
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