Bank of America has an improved welcome offer available for the Alaska Airlines Visa card that awards 65,000 Mileage Plan miles and a companion Fare when spending $3,000 in the first 90 days of card membership.
The current public (and affiliate) offer is 50,000 miles plus a $0 companion fare after the same $3K in minimum spend. Although the companion fare on this version costs $99, we felt that the additional 15,000 miles more than made up for it, so we’re using it on our Best Offers page.
The Offer & Key Card Details
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 ⓘ $982 1st Yr Value EstimateCompanion ticket for $99+taxes and fees valued at $150 Click to learn about first year value estimates 65K miles + Companion Fare Non-AffiliateThis is NOT an affiliate offer. We always present the best offer even when it means less revenue for Frequent Miler 65k miles + companion fare after $3K spend in 90 days $95 Annual Fee Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy. Recent better offer: 75K miles + companion fare after $3k in spend (expired 6/5/25) FM Mini Review: Alaska miles are quite valuable so this offer is better than it appears Earning rate: 3X Alaska Airlines ✦ 2x gas, EV charging, local transit, rideshare, cable, and select streaming services purchases ✦ 1X elsewhere Card Info: Visa Signature issued by BOA. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees. Big spend bonus: $121 companion pass every year after $6K spend. Noteworthy perks: ✦ Free first checked bag for you and up to six other passengers on your reservation on both Hawaiian and Alaska flights ✦ Priority Boarding ✦ 10% bonus on earned miles with eligible BOA account ✦ During 2025, earn 1 EQM/$3 spend, up to a maximum of 30K EQMs. |
Quick Thoughts
This is a very good offer, getting an extra 15,000 miles for the same spend as the primary public version is a much better opportunity.
In addition to the 65,000 bonus miles and Companion Fare, the card offers free checked bags for you and up to six other people on the same reservation, 20% off in-flight purchases, a 10% bonus on all earnings with a BOA checking account, 1 Elite Qualifying Mile per $3 spend, and no foreign transaction fees.
- 2/3/4 Rule: You can open a maximum of 2 Bank of America cards every two months, three cards every 12 months and 4 cards every 24 months.
- 3/12 or 7/12 Rule: Similar to Chase's 5/24 rule, you won't be approved for a card if you have opened 3 or more accounts, with any bank, within the past 12 months. For those with Bank of America deposit accounts, the rule changes to 7 accounts in the past 12 months. Enforcement seems to vary.
- 24 Month Rule: With some BOA cards, you may have to wait 24 months after either opening or cancelling a card to be eligible for approval on that same card. This language varies from card to card and sometimes, applicant to applicant. Some business cards have language stating that you may be declined for additional credit card accounts if your business currently has, or has had, another business card with BOA in the preceding 24 months. Again, enforcement seems to vary.
- Velocity Limits: BOA will approve a maximum of two consumer cards per rolling 2 months, three per rolling 12 months, and four per rolling 24 months.
- Application Status: Call (866) 422-8089 to check your application status or use this link.
- Reconsideration: If denied, call (800) 732-9194 for reconsideration.
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Isn’t Alaska coming out with a premium card soon?