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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 a maximum of 2 cards within 2 months, 3 cards within 12 months, and 4 cards within 24 months
- You cannot get approved if you have more than a total of 5 Bank Of America credit cards open
- Bank Of America will not approve you for a credit card if you have opened more than 2 credit cards (other issuers included) in the past 12 months (and up to 6 credit cards in the past 12 months for Bank Of America Bank Account Holders)
- 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
- Extended Warranty Protection
