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The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card is now available with an increased welcome offer of 70,000 miles after $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months. You’ll get an additional 5,000 miles if you use an Alaska employee’s name and ID number when applying (although that’s not necessary to get the main 70K offer).
The Offer & Key Card Details
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Up to 75K miles + Companion Fare ⓘ Non-Affiliate 70k miles + Companion Fare ($99 fare + taxes) after $3K spend in 90 days + additional 5K if you apply with an Alaska employee's name and id number.$95 Annual Fee Alternate Offer: There are usually better in-flight offers available that require the name and id number of an Alaska employee. 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. 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 ✦ Priority Boarding ✦ 10% bonus on earned miles with eligible BOA account ✦ During 2024, earn 4K EQMs/$10K spend, up to a maximum of 20K EQMs. |
Quick Thoughts
We’ve been relatively bullish on Mileage Plan miles since Alaska recently revamped its entire program and announced a merger with Hawaiian Airlines. In light of those developments, we don’t believe that they will make near-term negative changes to their new-ish award charts.
Given some of their award chart sweet spots, this offer could certainly be a good deal. For instance, some routes from the east cost of the US to Europe cost as few as 45,000 miles one-way in business class and Mileage Plan is now the best currency to use for most American Airlines domestic flights. Alaska is scheduled to finally unveil multi-partner award flights within the next few weeks, a long overdue change that will drastically increase the utility of its miles.
Alaska doesn’t partner with transferable points programs outside of Bilt, so the best way to earn Alaska miles is typically through credit card welcome bonuses…but don’t forget that Hawaiian cards now effectively earn the same miles as well.
As Alaska bonuses go, this is about as good as it gets — so if you’ve had the Alaska Visa on your mind, this may be a good time to jump on it.
Bank of America Application Tips
- 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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anyone got an employee name and ID to use for the application?
Speaking of which, got a BoA survey of a potential airline premium card (well, not too hard to guess what it is):
$395 annual fee
3 miles per dollar on eligible airline, dining and foreign(!!!) purchase
1 mile per dollar everything else
10% relationship bonus for having a BoA account
Each anniversary:
25K mile companion ticket voucher
100K mile companion ticket voucher after spending 60K annually
5K miles towards frequent flyer status
8 lounge passes and 8 Wi-Fi passes (2 per quarter)
Share miles with up to 5 other members of airline frequent flyer program
Free checked bag and priority boarding for cardholders and up to 6 guests
No FTF
Waiver of booking fee when redeeming miles on a partner airline
20% off in-flight purchase
Up to $120 credit towards TSA Pre or Global Entry every 4 years
No blackout dates on redemptions
Fee waiver on same-day changes, worth $50 per change
$50 Visa Gift Card for flight cancellations or delays of 2+ hours
Other Visa Infinite benefits
Can you churn this card? I just got the sub in October 2023 and downgraded it last month. Can I apply again and get the sub again?
Officially you can’t get it if you’ve had it within the last 24 months. The business card is a bit more loosey-goosey.
Thanks. Will have to wait another year. I presume. It’s 24 months from when I got the sub not 24 months from when I was approved