Chase British Airways Visa Signature® Card

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Card Details and Application Link

ⓘ $900
1st Yr Value Estimate

100K Avios
Get 100K Avios after $5K spend in first 3 months. Also get 5x on purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL for first 12 months (then 3x) and 3x on hotels booked directly with the hotel for first 12 months (then 2x)
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$95 Annual Fee

This card is subject to Chase's 5/24 rule (click here for details).

FM Mini Review: Good choice for a nice signup bonus. Award rebate makes the card a keeper if you frequently book awards from the US to Europe.

Card Type: Visa Signature

Base

1X
(1.09%)

Travel

2X
(2.18%)

Brand

3X
(3.27%)

Earning rate: 5X British Airways. Iberia, and LEVEL purchases for 12 months (then 3x) ⚬ 3X hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel (then 2X) ⚬ 1X elsewhere

Big spend bonus: Every calendar year you make $30,000 in purchases on your British Airways Visa card, you’ll earn a Travel Together companion Ticket good for two years.

Noteworthy perks: Up to $600 per year in award fee rebates ⚬ 10% off BA flights originating in the US.

Application Tips

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