Link: Apply now for the Alaska Airlines Visa® Business card
In this post I wanted to go over all the details of the current welcome bonus on the Alaska Airlines Business Visa Card (review).
In this post:
Earn 40K Alaska miles plus a companion fare
The Alaska Business Visa Card is offering the following bonus after spending $2,000 within the first 90 days of account opening (note that there’s no end date published for this offer):
- 40,000 Alaska Mileage Plan miles
- An Alaska companion fare from $121 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $22)
This is a solid bonus. Personally I value Alaska miles at 1.7 cents each, given all the great uses of Alaska Mileage Plan miles. That means the miles are worth $680 to me. That doesn’t even account for the value of the Alaska companion fare.
Alaska Business Visa card eligibility
Many may be curious about eligibility and restrictions associated with the Alaska Business Visa Card. A few things to note:
- Among business cards, anecdotally I find Bank of America business cards to be quite easy to get approved for, assuming you have excellent credit
- Anecdotally it seems that you’re eligible for the Alaska Business Visa (including the bonus) even if you’ve had it in the past; this is one of the best cards out there in that regard
- Applying for a Bank of America business card typically won’t count toward the 5/24 limit with Chase, if that’s a consideration
Business cards don’t get much better than this in terms of approval odds and bonus eligibility.
Why the Alaska Business Visa Card is worth it
Beyond the bonus, there are several reasons to get the Alaska Business Visa Card. The card has a $50 annual fee for the company, plus a $25 fee for the card, meaning one user having the card would just cost $75 annually.
The card offers lots of amazing perks, including a companion certificate on your account anniversary every year, a free checked bag on Alaska Airlines for you and up to six guests on the same reservation, 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases, 3x Mileage Plan miles on Alaska Airlines purchases, and more.
If you fly Alaska Airlines with any frequency, the companion fare alone should more than justify the annual fee.
Looking for a personal credit card?
If you want an Alaska Airlines credit card but don’t want to apply for a business credit card, there’s good news. The Alaska Airlines Visa® Credit Card (review) is offering the following excellent bonus after spending just $2,000 within the first 90 days of account opening:
- 50,000 Alaska Mileage Plan miles
- An Alaska companion fare from $121 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $22)
This $75 annual fee card has largely overlapping perks, including a companion certificate on your account anniversary every year, a free checked bag on Alaska Airlines for you and up to six guests on the same reservation, 20% back on Alaska Airlines inflight purchases, 3x Mileage Plan miles on Alaska Airlines purchases, and more.
Bottom line
The Alaska Business Visa Card has a bonus of 40,000 miles plus a companion fare after completing minimum spending. This is a solid bonus, and on top of that the card is anecdotally pretty easy to be approved for. Even those who had the card in the past may still be eligible.
The Alaska Airlines Visa Card is also offering an excellent bonus, for those looking for a personal credit card (either in addition to or in place of a business card).
Do you plan on picking up the Alaska Business Visa Card with 40K bonus miles and a companion ticket?
The 40k + $200 offer for $2k spend seems like a much better offer, no?
The same $4k spend gets you just 70k miles on the newer offer, and still have to pay annual fee. Getting 2 of biz cards with the lower spend offer (I got them within a month of each other) yields a profit of $125 + 80k miles.
Approved last month when the offer first dropped, and 70k SUB posted today along with the companion cert 1 day after close of the first billing period. Nice and easy!
Approved! Only $5K limit, but at least I'm in the door! I was convinced I was forever scorned by Bank of America. THANKS!
Wow. I got denied for a 15 year old profitable (and very real) business. Not even a 'we need more time' message -- just 'we can't approve your application; we're sending you a letter' The business had the card before, but it was 5+ years ago.
Hi Ben, OMAAT readers. Has anyone been requested to submit tax returns, articles of organization, etc in order to be approved? I submitted my application a few days ago but was not immediately approved. Then I got a letter from BofA with all those requirements. I am a Sole Proprietor.
I received that notice as well. Submitted forms online buy I have heard nothing back for two weeks now. Real business, used EIN. No bank account with them.
I too got that notice, and submitted forms online (not exactly straightforward, by the way, and I'm not 100% convinced I even did it correctly). I called their business applications number and spoke to someone who said that he could see that the documents were there but couldn't get any further information and that it would just need to work its way through their system, though I have my doubts. Real business, used EIN, still...
I too got that notice, and submitted forms online (not exactly straightforward, by the way, and I'm not 100% convinced I even did it correctly). I called their business applications number and spoke to someone who said that he could see that the documents were there but couldn't get any further information and that it would just need to work its way through their system, though I have my doubts. Real business, used EIN, still waiting to hear something. So far the experience has been about as opaque as can be.
Yes, sent it and still got denied even though I have a legit business. Better to apply as sole proprietor than a real business.
Thanks Ben, I am approved instantly. Thanks for sharing the link!
@ Kohinoor1 -- Congrats!
Can I have more than 1 of the business version?
@ Ben -- I've seen reports of people being able to have more than one, though can't guarantee it'll always work. If others have any data points, please report back.
Yes! I got 2 of these less than 3 weeks apart.
yes, i was approved for 2 [same card, same Sole Prop, same app details] with three weeks of each other.
Yes. Was just approved for my second business card (same business). I will cancel my first card (already gathered the companion fare on it) once I receive the new card.
I just got my second AS B of A business card. My other one is under an EIN for a business I never got up and running. I applied using my SSN and sole proprietor for this one as Wholesale trade, that's the closest I can think of for my "buyer" business. Its only a $6k limit but hopefully I can still earn the SUB.
I should clarify my second AS business card. I forgot to mention I've been a BofA checking customer for around 20 years and have multiple personal and now 2 business cards with them.
If approved, does that always mean you'll get the bonus (once required spend is met)? Wondering if this is like Citi or Amex where, you may get approved for the card but silently denied for the bonus. Anyone know how B of A rolls with that?
@ Jance -- That's a great question, hopefully someone else can chime in. The data points I've seen suggest that if you're approved and complete the spending requirement you'll get the bonus, though it's possible there are some situations where that's not the case.
Does anyone know when this offer is set to expire/be pulled?
@ Josh -- Unfortunately we don't know, sorry.
Approved! Thank you. But it showed up on my credit report albeit -9 points. I am a dba.
The hard pull will always show up on your report and ding your score a little, even for business cards. The card account itself won't report to your personal file though.
insta approved for 16K.
Legit LLC with a BoA personal and business checking acct.
I've done the Alaska biz probably a half a dozen times back in the days with just a sole proprietor. Their biz cards are definitely some of the easiest to get approved for.
I was approved for this card on the 25th and received the card on the 30th. I have only had the chance to put 1 charge on it….what are the long/short odds of me calling in and getting a matched offer? I mean, Im going to call…I cant today…but Im concerned that since this doesnt seem to be a publicly listed offer that this dog wont hunt.
@ Colin -- There are some reports of Bank of America matching better offers. So it couldn't hurt to call in and ask, but I also wouldn't count on it.
can I get approved if i recently opened the personal version of this card? (like a month ago)
@ JC -- Yep, you're absolutely eligible for both the personal and business card.
Any ETA on the expiration of this offer?
Would like to know this also. Any hints or informed speculation?
@ Raylan -- Unfortunately I have no insights there. Interestingly this isn't even being marketed as a limited time offer, best I can tell, but presumably the offer will change at some point. I would speculate that it will be around for some time, though.
Thanks for the tip! Applied and approved instantly. Have a regular AS card, used me being a landlord / having a rental property as my business for this one. AS miles aren't the easiest to earn so this is great.
@ AM -- Congrats!
I've been waiting for this offer. Thanks for the news. Just applied through your link and approved (partially because the official links at boa and as websites are still showing 40k offer).
@ hk -- Thanks for the support and congrats!
I can't recall if I've had the personal or business version of this card in the past. Any way to find out?
@ Alonzo -- Do you maybe still have a Bank of America log-in that shows one of the accounts? Or otherwise I'd recommend calling up Bank of America, and they should be able to look it up.
Hey Ben! Are there any restrictions to this offer if you have had this product in the past?
Yes would also like to know this! Do you have to wait 24 months like the personal card?
@ Nick R -- The terms claim it's a one-time offer, though anecdotally that doesn't seem to consistently be enforced. I'm not sure what the cutoff is, though. Does anyone else have any insights or data points?
Im on my 2nd ithis year. Instant spprovals. Beware the "90 day" spend rule..very strict. Do early. You get a company account and an emplyee card that takes a month to show up on the company account. Often have to message Alaska to have them get the points for you. But churnable at least with instant approvals.