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About Chase Avios Visa Signature Credit Card
Chase has launched a compelling offer on its Avios-branded
credit cards—namely the British Airways Visa Signature, Aer Lingus
Visa Signature, and Iberia Visa Signature cards. Each card currently
features a welcome bonus of 75,000 bonus Avios after spending $5,000
on purchases within the first three months of account opening. These cards
carry a $95 annual fee (not waived for the first year) and include no
foreign transaction fees—making them travel-savvy picks for globetrotters.
Quick Overview
Bonus Structure & Earnings
- Welcome
Offer: Earn 75,000 Avios by spending $5,000 in the first 3 months.
- Earning
Rates:
- 3
Avios per $1 on flight purchases with British Airways, Aer Lingus,
Iberia, and LEVEL.
- 2
Avios per $1 on hotel stays booked directly with the hotel.
- 1
Avios per $1 on all other purchases.
Perks & Benefits
- 10%
off flights on the respective airline (e.g., British Airways) when
booked through specified portal using the card.
- Statement
credits up to $600 annually (e.g. $100 for economy, $200 for
business/first) when redeeming Avios for a reward flight and paying
taxes/fees with the card.
- Travel
Together Ticket (companion or 50% Avios off solo) after spending
$30,000 in a calendar year; typically valid for two years.
- No
foreign transaction fees, a boon for international travelers.
- Additional
protections such as baggage delay, purchase protection, and extended
warranty on the British Airways version.
Direct Link To Offer
This Chase + Avios promotion is quite profitable for the right traveler.
Here’s why:
Pros:
- The 75,000
Avios bonus is substantial—estimated around $1,050 in value
based on an Avios redemption value of ~1.4 cents per point.
- Benefits
like discounts on flights, award fee statement credits, and the Travel
Together Ticket provide strong opportunities to offset the $95 annual
fee—especially for frequent oneworld travelers.
- The no
foreign transaction fee feature makes it a smart choice for
international purchases.
Cons:
- The minimum
spend requirement of $5,000 in three months may be high for some
applicants.
- Premium
perks like the Travel Together Ticket require substantial spending—$30,000
per year.
- If
you’re not traveling via Avios-earning airlines or don’t redeem points
efficiently, the value may be diminished.
Review
For travelers aiming to fly with British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia, or
oneworld partners, and who are confident in meeting the spend thresholds, this
is a highly valuable and strategic offer. Casual or infrequent travelers,
however, may not fully capitalize on its advantages.
