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Bank of America · Visa

Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Credit Card

Co-branded Standard 80,000 Miles Bonus No Foreign Fees
$95 Annual Fee
19.49%–27.49% Variable Purchase APR
80,000 Welcome Bonus
670+ Recommended FICO
Miles Reward Type
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Welcome Bonus

80,000 Miles
Welcome Bonus
Spend $4,000 in the first 120 days
Bonus Posted Within 8 to 12 weeks of meeting the minimum spend requirement

Rewards

Reward TypeMiles
Base Rate1x / 1%
Bonus RateUp to 3x
Point Value~0.01¢ each
ExpirationAtmos Rewards points earned through card spending do not expire as long as the card account remains open; Atmos Rewards program miles may expire after 24 months of account inactivity for non-cardholders, but active card spending resets this clock
Transfer PartnersAmerican Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SriLankan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Air France, KLM, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, Korean Air, GOL Linhas Aéreas, WestJet
Redemption NotesAtmos Rewards points are redeemable for award flights on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and all oneworld alliance partners as well as additional global airline partners; points cannot be redeemed for cash back or statement credits; award availability and pricing are subject to Atmos Rewards program rules and vary by route, partner, cabin, and season.
CategoryRateTypeCap
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines Purchases
Earn 3 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
3x Miles No cap
Gas Stations
Earn 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent at eligible gas stations.
2x Miles No cap
EV Charging Stations
Earn 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent at eligible electric vehicle charging stations.
2x Miles No cap
Cable and Streaming Services
Earn 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible cable television and streaming service subscriptions.
2x Miles No cap
Local Transit
Earn 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible local transit purchases including ride-hailing services, trains, tolls, and ferries.
2x Miles No cap
All Other Purchases
Earn 1 Atmos Rewards point per dollar spent on all purchases not covered by a higher bonus category, with no earning cap.
1x Miles No cap

Benefits & Protections

No Foreign Fees
Concierge Service
BenefitCategoryValue / Coverage
No Foreign Transaction Fees
No fees charged on purchases made outside the United States or in a foreign currency, making the card a useful travel companion on international itineraries served by Alaska and Hawaiian routes.
Financial 0% foreign transaction fee
Visa Signature Concierge Service
24/7 access to a personal Visa Signature concierge service for assistance with travel bookings, restaurant reservations, event tickets, gift sourcing, and other lifestyle requests.
Lifestyle Complimentary
Account Alerts
Customizable email or text alerts to notify cardholders of payment due dates, payment confirmations, balance thresholds, and other account activity.
Other Complimentary
Bank of America Mobile Banking App
Full-featured mobile banking app for viewing balances, making payments, managing Atmos Rewards points, setting alerts, and accessing account features.
Other Complimentary
Free FICO® Score Access
Cardholders who opt in can access their FICO® Score updated monthly for free within the Bank of America Mobile Banking app or Online Banking.
Other Complimentary
10% Rewards Bonus for Eligible Bank of America Account Holders
Earn a 10% bonus on all points earned from card purchases when you have an eligible Bank of America deposit or Merrill investment account.
Rewards 10% bonus on all points earned
1X Points on All Other Purchases
Earn 1 Atmos Rewards point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases not covered by a higher bonus category, with no earning cap.
Rewards 1x points
2X Points on Cable and Streaming Services
Earn 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible cable and streaming service purchases.
Rewards 2x points
2X Points on EV Charging Stations
Earn 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent at eligible electric vehicle charging stations.
Rewards 2x points
2X Points on Gas Stations
Earn 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent at eligible gas stations.
Rewards 2x points
2X Points on Local Transit
Earn 2 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible local transit purchases, including ride-hailing services, trains, tolls, and ferries.
Rewards 2x points
3X Points on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Purchases
Earn 3 Atmos Rewards points per dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
Rewards 3x points
Status Points Earning — 1 Point Per $3 Spent
Earn 1 Atmos Rewards elite status point for every $3 spent on the card, with no cap, helping cardholders qualify for or maintain elite status without flying.
Rewards 1 status point per $3 spent
Welcome Bonus — $99 Companion Fare
Receive a one-time $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) as part of the welcome bonus, usable on Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America including to/from Hawaii when booked on alaskaair.com.
Rewards $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23)
Welcome Bonus — 50% Flight Discount Code
Receive a one-time 50% flight discount code for a qualifying future flight on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air, or SkyWest after opening the account; valid for most Saver and Main Cabin fares on eligible North American routes for a limited travel window.
Rewards 50% off one qualifying future flight
Welcome Bonus — 80,000 Atmos Rewards Points
Earn 80,000 bonus Atmos Rewards points after spending $4,000 or more on purchases within the first 120 days of account opening (current limited-time offer effective April 1, 2026; standard offer may vary).
Rewards 80,000 bonus points
$0 Liability Guarantee for Fraud
Cardholders are not responsible for any unauthorized transactions reported promptly; Bank of America's $0 Liability Guarantee covers fraudulent charges made with the card.
Security $0 liability
Fraud Monitoring and Alerts
Bank of America monitors the account for suspicious or unusual activity and alerts cardholders via text, email, or phone when potentially fraudulent transactions are detected.
Security Complimentary
$100 Alaska Lounge+ Annual Membership Discount
Receive $100 off an annual Alaska Lounge+ membership (which normally costs $795 per year) when the membership is purchased with the card; this is a discount, not complimentary access.
Travel $100 off Alaska Lounge+ annual membership
Up to $100
20% Savings on In-Flight Purchases
Receive a 20% savings on eligible in-flight food, beverage, and Wi-Fi purchases on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights when charged to the card.
Travel 20% off in-flight purchases
Annual $99 Companion Fare
Receive a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) each account anniversary after spending at least $6,000 on purchases within the prior anniversary year; usable on Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America including to/from Hawaii when booked on alaskaair.com.
Travel $99 Companion Fare annually (after $6,000 spend)
Free Checked Bag for Cardholder and Up to 6 Guests
Receive a free first checked bag for the cardholder and up to six guests on the same reservation when the flight is purchased with the card on Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines.
Travel Complimentary first checked bag
Preferred Boarding
Receive preferred boarding on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines flights for the cardholder and companions on the same reservation when the flight is purchased with the card.
Travel Complimentary
Travel and Emergency Assistance Services
24-hour access to travel and emergency assistance services including medical, legal, and transportation referrals when traveling away from home; costs for actual services are the cardholder's responsibility.
Travel Complimentary coordination service

Interest Rates

Purchase APR19.49%–27.49% Variable
Balance Transfer APR27.49%
Cash Advance APR27.49%
Penalty APR29.99%
Min. Interest Charge$1.5

Fees

Annual Fee $95
Authorized User FeeFree
Foreign Transaction FeeNone
Balance Transfer Fee4% of the amount of each transaction
Cash Advance Fee4% of the amount of each transaction
Late Payment FeeUp to $40

Approval & Eligibility

670 Recommended minimum FICO · Range 670–850
300 Poor580 Fair 670 Good740 Very Good 800+ Exceptional
Approval DifficultyModerate
Credit ProfileGood
Approval OddsGood
Decision TimeInstant
Pre-QualificationAvailable (no hard pull)
Student EligibleYes
Co-ApplicantAllowed
Business EligibleNo
Credit Limit Range $500 – No limit listed

Issuer Rules & Restrictions

Maximum Cards per Issuer
You can hold up to 4 cards from this issuer simultaneously.
Shutdown Risk Triggers
Manufactured spending, too many Bank of America credit card applications within a short period violating the 2/3/4 rule, excessive cash advances, suspicious transaction patterns, repeatedly cycling the credit limit
Cliff Effect Rules
The Atmos Rewards Ascent and Atmos Rewards Summit are treated as entirely separate products for bonus eligibility — holding or having received the bonus on either card does not block eligibility for the bonus on the other. The Atmos Rewards Business Card is also separately eligible. The key cliff to be aware of is the legacy Alaska Airlines Visa Signature conversion: cardholders auto-converted to the Ascent cannot earn the Ascent bonus on their converted account, but may apply for a brand-new Ascent card after waiting 24 months from their original Alaska Airlines card opening date if they cancel first. There are no cross-card cliffs between the Ascent and any other Bank of America card family.
International Friendly
This card works well for international travel and transactions.
Additional Issuer Rules
Bank of America enforces a 2/3/4 application rule — applicants may receive at most 2 new personal Bank of America credit cards in a rolling 2-month period, 3 in a rolling 12-month period, and 4 in a rolling 24-month period; violating these limits may result in an initial approval that is subsequently reversed. The Atmos Rewards Ascent welcome bonus is fully independent from the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card — community sources at One Mile at a Time and FrequentMiler confirm that holding or receiving the Summit bonus does not block eligibility for the Ascent bonus, and both cards can be held simultaneously with each bonus earned separately subject to each card's own 24-month same-card cooldown. Applicants whose legacy Alaska Airlines Visa Signature card was automatically converted to the Atmos Rewards Ascent are generally not eligible for the Ascent welcome bonus on the converted account, but remain fully eligible to apply for the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite card and receive its separate welcome bonus.
Military & Hardship
MLA Compliant
Complies with the Military Lending Act (36% APR cap for active duty servicemembers).
SCRA Benefits
Bank of America caps the APR at 6% on pre-service balances for eligible servicemembers during active military duty under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; additional benefits may apply per SCRA guidelines.
Hardship Program
Hardship program available.
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$95
Annual Fee
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Welcome Bonus 80,000 Miles
APR 19.49%–27.49% Variable
Quick Summary
Annual Fee $95
RewardsMiles
Welcome Bonus80,000 Miles
Foreign FeesNone
Min. FICO670+
NetworkVisa
Card TypeCo-branded
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