Card vs Card Comparison
Updated
Two cards, head-to-head. We break down earning rates, perks, transfer partners, and the real scenarios where each one wins.
Bank of America
Annual fee
$75
Points
Alaska Mileage Plan
Signup bonus
40K miles after $2K in 3 months
Top earning rates
Top perks
Bank of America
Annual fee
$95
Points
Alaska Mileage Plan
Signup bonus
70K miles after $3K in 3 months
Top earning rates
Top perks
The verdict
Alaska Airlines Business wins if
Pick this if you run a small business and fly Alaska. The lower fee plus a second companion fare make it a strong stack with the personal card.
Honest downside: Same weak 1x baseline as the personal version. Only earns well on Alaska itself.
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature wins if
Pick this if you fly Alaska even once or twice a year. The companion fare alone pays for the card several times over.
Honest downside: Only 1x outside Alaska purchases, so it is a poor everyday card.
At a glance
Questions
Alaska Airlines Business wins if you run a small business and fly Alaska. The lower fee plus a second companion fare make it a strong stack with the personal card. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature wins if you fly Alaska even once or twice a year. The companion fare alone pays for the card several times over.
Both cards are issued by Bank of America, so the issuer's application rules apply. Many cardholders carry both if the perks don't overlap, but check your issuer's velocity rules before applying for two cards close together.
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature has the higher annual fee at $95, compared to $75 for Alaska Airlines Business. Whether the pricier card is worth the difference depends on which credits and perks you use each year.
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