Best card for…
Best credit cards for Alaska Atmos Rewards
By Gary Leff · Updated
The short answer
The Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite is the strongest Alaska card: its annual Global Companion Award can cover the fee on its own, and Gary calls it probably the best airline card available.
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Gary's picks
1. Best overall
Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite®
- Bonus
- 80,000 points + 25,000-point Global Companion Award
- Spend
- $4,000 in 90 days
- Annual fee
- $395
Why for Alaska Atmos Rewards: 80,000 points plus a 25,000-point Global Companion Award, and 3x abroad.
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Capital One Venture Rewards
- Bonus
- 75,000 miles + $300 lodging credit
- Spend
- $4,000 in 3 months
- Annual fee
- $95
Why for Alaska Atmos Rewards: Everyday miles for spending that doesn't earn bonus points on the Atmos card.
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How to choose
- Use the companion award on long-haul partner flights for the most value.
- Keep a no-foreign-fee card for travel abroad if you don't carry the Summit.
Questions readers ask
- Is the $395 fee worth it?
- For anyone using the companion award once a year, the award alone typically exceeds the fee.