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Card Overview
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.
Card-Smart Tips & Advice
- Good credit needed
- Bank of America will only approve you for 2 Bank of America cards within 2 months, 3 Bank of America cards within 12 months, and 4 Bank of America cards within 24 months
- You cannot get approved for a Bank of America card if you have more than 5 Bank of America credit cards open
- 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. Except if your a BOA bank account holder, then, you can get approved even if you opened up to 6 cards in 12 months
- Bank Of America will usually pull your Experian credit report (If you freeze Experian then Bank Of America will pull your TransUnion credit report)
- You can check your application status here
- If declined you can call 1 800 354 0401 to be reconsidered
Welcome Offer Eligibility
You are eligible to receive the Welcome Bonus even if you received the Welcome Bonus in the past
Card Details And Benefits
- Earn 50% off Alaska lounge day passes when you pay with your card
- Earn 20% back on in flight food, beverage, and wifi purchases when you pay with your card
- Free checked bag on up to six guest
- Get a companion ticket for just $99 plus taxes and fees after you swipe $2,000 within the first 90 days
- No Foreign Transaction Fee
- Auto Rental Collision Insurance
- Lost Luggage Reimbursement
- Extended Warranty Protection
- Purchase Protection
