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Alaska Airlines Visa® Business credit card review: Impressive rewards for frequent business travelers

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Snapshot

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Rating: 4.1 stars out of 5

Bottom line

A low annual fee, top-of-the-line airline perks, and a fast track to elite status make the Alaska Airlines Visa Business credit card a top contender for business travelers. But the lackluster rewards rate on non-travel purchases may turn away many small-business owners.

Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card

Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card

Recommended credit score:(740 - 850)

Intro offer

70,000 bonus miles

Rewards Rate

1 mile - 3 miles

Annual fee

$70 for the company and $25 per card

Regular APR

20.24% - 28.24% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers

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 What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Pros

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    While it’s not free, the Alaska Airlines Companion Fare perk is easier to obtain than the companion fares you’ll find on many competing cards. You won’t need to wait as long to earn it and you won’t need to spend tens of thousands of dollars to get it.

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    Free checked bag on Alaska Airlines flights for up to seven people

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    Fast track to elite status: Frequent flyers will have an easier time racking up the miles needed to qualify for elite status and earning additional benefits like preferred seating and priority boarding.

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    50 percent off day passes to the Alaska Lounge and 20 percent off Alaska Airlines in-flight purchases

Cons

  • Limited rewards earning potential: You’ll only earn more than 1X points on Alaska Airlines purchases.

  • Limited business perks and earning potential on business expenses: Other business credit cards reward a wide variety of business expenses and provide free employee cards.

  • Miles are non-transferable to other accounts

  • Requires excellent credit. The majority of airline credit cards and most general travel credit cards are available to people with good credit, not just excellent credit.

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Rates and fees

How the Alaska Airlines Visa Business Credit Card compares to other business credit cards

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Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card

Annual fee

$70 for the company and $25 per card

Intro offer

70,000 bonus miles
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Rewards rate

1 mile - 3 miles
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Recommended Credit Score

Excellent (740 – 850)
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Annual fee

$99

Intro offer

Earn 100,000 bonus miles
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Rewards rate

1x - 2x
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Recommended Credit Score

Good to Excellent (670 – 850)
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Annual fee

$95

Intro offer

Earn 90,000 bonus points
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Rewards rate

1X - 3X
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Recommended Credit Score

Good to Excellent (670 – 850)
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Bankrate’s Take — Is the Alaska Airlines Visa Business Credit Card worth it?

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