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The Alaska Mileage Plan card is great for Alaska Air, earn 3 points spent on that. You will receive a free checked bag with Alaska airline, you and six guests! Get Alaska's famous companion fare every year.
- Credit: Good credit needed
- Max cards: Bank of America will only approve you for 2 Bank of America personal cards within 2 months, 3 Bank of America personal cards within 12 months, and 4 Bank of America personal cards within 24 months
- You cannot get approved for a personal Bank of America card if you have more than 5 Bank of America personal credit cards open
- BOA 2/6 cards in 12 months rule: Bank of America will not approve you for their credit card if you opened more than 2 cards in the past 12 months, even if it’s from other issuers. Unless you are a BOA bank account holder, then you can get approved even if you opened up to 6 cards in 12 months
- 24 month rule: The Alaska Airline Card may not be available to you if you currently have or have had the Alaska Airline Card in the past 24 month period. Based on these terms, it seems that you "may" not be eligible for a new card until your previous card is closed for a full 24 months.
Apply for two cards: If you apply for one Bank Of America card and get approved, it is recommended to apply for a second card since Bank Of America is very good about approving for two cards, even within the same day
- Credit bureau: Bank Of America will usually pull your Experian credit report (If you freeze Experian then Bank Of America will pull your TransUnion credit report)
- Combining same-day credit inquiries: Credit inquiries for all Personal BOA cards for applications within 30 days will be combined
- Check application status: You can check your application status here
- Reconsideration: I don't have a direct line to Bank of America's reconsideration department. If declined, you can call the new accounts fraud department at 1-888-230-6262, and they can connect you to the reconsideration department
- Quickest way to get my card: You can request Bank of America to expedite your physical card by calling Bank of America customer service. Bank of America will in most cases not offer an instant credit card number for your new card.
- Downgrade options: You can downgrade the Alaska Airline Visa card ($75) to any of the following cards: Bank Of America Customized Cash Rewards ($0), Bank Of America Travel Rewards ($0), Bank Of America Unlimited Cash Rewards ($0).
Approval Monitor (submitted by HelpMeBuildCredit users)
Credit limit range $6,000-$15,000
Avg. Credit limit$11,333
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- Balance transfer fee: Intro fee for 3% or $10, whichever is greater
- Balance transfers must be completed within 60 days of account opening
-3 miles on Alaska Airline purchases
- New! 2 points on gas, local transit including rideshares, cable, and select streaming services
-1 mile on all other purchases
No foreign transaction fee.
Updated: First checked bag free for you and up to 6 companions, and your authorized users
Earn an economy companion certificate after spending $2,000 within the first 90 days. You will need to pay $99 plus the companions taxes and fees.
Get a 50% discount on an Alaska lounge day pass.
New! Get $100 off annually for an Alaska Lounge+ Membership.
Secondary coverage for collision damage and theft on domestic rentals for up to 15 days, and primary coverage for collision damage and theft on international rentals for up to 31 days (excluding rentals in Israel, Jamaica, the Republic of Ireland, or Northern Ireland).
Get up to $3,000 per person for lost or stolen luggage. Max $2,000 for NY residents.
Get one additional year to your original manufacturer's warranty time. (Will only cover if the original warranty is for 3 years or less). Max $10,000 per claim, $50,000 per cardholder.
Get refunded if your purchase is damaged or stolen within the first 90 days. Max $500 per claim and $50,000 per year.
New! Get complimentary priority boarding on flights operated by Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, or SkyWest, for you and your authorized users
Receive 20% back (statement credit) for inflight purchases of Wifi, food and drinks.
New! Earn a 10% bonus reward on all miles if you have an eligible Bank of America account (you need to have a transaction in your bank account within 90 days).
