{"id":12495,"date":"2024-04-05T18:22:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T11:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietpearltravel.com\/?p=12495"},"modified":"2024-04-05T18:22:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T11:22:30","slug":"british-airways-visa-signature-credit-card-review-full-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietpearltravel.com\/?p=12495","title":{"rendered":"British Airways Visa Signature credit card review: Full details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"british-airways-visa-signature-card-overview\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">British Airways Visa Signature Card overview<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> might not be your top choice for using one of your valuable 5\/24 slots with Chase, but its low annual fee, strong earning potential and credits to cover fuel surcharges make it a compelling option for many British Airways loyalists. <strong>Card Rating*: \u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/strong><\/p>\n<h6><em>*<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/review-methodology\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Card Rating<\/a> is based on the opinion of TPG&#8217;s editors and is not influenced by the card issuer.<\/em><\/h6>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p>Some lucrative credit card options from foreign airlines are often overlooked, and the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa Signature\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> \u2014 the only cobranded credit card that British Airways offers in the U.S. \u2014 is among them.<\/p>\n<p>It has a $95 annual fee that isn&#8217;t waived the first year and a recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/how-credit-scores-work\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">credit score<\/a> of 670 or higher. It doesn&#8217;t come with common airline benefits such as a free checked bag or priority boarding. Nevertheless, it&#8217;s one of the more valuable airline cards on the market because of its big sign-up bonus and money-saving perks.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s examine whether the card deserves a spot in your wallet.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"british-airways-visa-pros-and-cons\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">British Airways Visa pros and cons<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn a Travel Together Ticket (companion pass) every calendar year you make at least $30,000 in purchases<\/li>\n<li>Save up to $600 annually in award taxes and fees on British Airways flights<\/li>\n<li>No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n<li>Visa Signature card perks including trip and baggage protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Miles redemption limited to British Airways and Oneworld alliance partners<\/li>\n<li>Hefty taxes and fees on British Airways award flights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"british-airways-visa-sign-up-bonus\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">British Airways Visa sign-up bonus<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa<\/a><\/span> is currently offering a sign-up bonus of 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>And for a limited time, you&#8217;ll also earn 5 Avios on every dollar spent on gas, grocery and dining in combined purchases (either up to $10,000 or for the first 12 months from account opening, whichever comes first).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/British-Airways-Visa-Signature.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG values<\/a> Avios at 1.5 cents apiece, so earning 75,000 Avios would get $1,125 in value. Then, if you maximize the $10,000 cap in combined purchases, you&#8217;ll earn another 50,000 Avios for a total of 125,000 Avios \u2014 worth a total of $1,875. That places it toward the top of our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/limited-time-card-offers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best limited-time<\/a> welcome offers available.<\/p>\n<p>One important note: Like other Chase-issued cards, the British Airways Visa Signature Card falls under <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/ultimate-guide-chase-5-24-rule\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chase&#8217;s 5\/24 rule<\/a>. If you&#8217;ve opened more than five credit cards in the past 24 months (from all banks, not just Chase), your application will likely be automatically rejected \u2014 even if you have a nearly perfect credit score.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/cards-with-100k-point-bonuses\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cards currently offering sign-up bonuses of 100,000 points or more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"british-airways-visa-benefits\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">British Airways Visa benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Although the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa<\/a><\/span> lacks many of the usual cobranded airline card perks, such as a free checked bag and priority boarding, the ones it does offer can still save British Airways flyers a significant amount on cash and award tickets.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reward flight statement credit:<\/strong> Receive a statement credit three times a year of $100 for Economy (World Traveller) and Premium Economy (World Traveller Plus) seats \u2014 or $200 for Business (Club World) and first-class seats \u2014 when you book a reward flight to London traveling on British Airways and pay taxes, fees and charges with your British Airways Visa Signature Card.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-use-british-airways-travel-together-ticket\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travel Together Ticket<\/a>:<\/strong> Spend $30,000 on the card each calendar year and earn a Travel Together Ticket, which allows you to add a companion to a Reward Flight for no additional cost or save 50% on the Avios required if you&#8217;re traveling solo. This is on any round-trip British Airways, Iberia or Aer Lingus redemption in any class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/04\/American-Airlines-Airbus-planes-Zach-Griff-1.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Get great value for your BA Avios when using them to book flights on Oneworld partner American Airlines. ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Again, these are different benefits than you&#8217;ll find on many cobranded airline cards, but they can provide significant value to those who regularly book award flights using Avios.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-ba-avios-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">British Airways Executive Club: Guide to Avios, elite status and transfer partners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"earning-avios-on-the-british-airways-visa\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Earning Avios on the British Airways Visa<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa<\/a><\/span> outdoes most other cobranded airline cards on the earnings side. With the British Airways card, you&#8217;ll earn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 Avios per dollar spent on purchases with Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and LEVEL<\/li>\n<li>2 Avios per dollar spent on hotel bookings made directly with the hotel<\/li>\n<li>1 Avios per dollar spent on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/02\/20200205_British-Airways-A350-Club-Suite-YYZ-LHR_NEllis-8.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">British Airways A350 Club Suite NICHOLAS ELLIS\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, with the current sign-up promotion, you&#8217;ll earn 5 Avios on gas, grocery and dining purchases (up to $10,000 or for the first 12 months from account opening, whichever comes first).<\/p>\n<p>Outside of the bonus categories for the first year, these aren&#8217;t particularly impressive earning rates. Still, the bonus categories, along with the value cardholders can get from the card&#8217;s additional benefits, will make this a good card option for many British Airways frequent flyers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-way-to-earn-avios\/\">The best ways to earn British Airways Avios<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"redeeming-avios-on-the-british-airways-visa\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Redeeming Avios on the British Airways Visa<\/h2>\n<p>The most obvious way to redeem the Avios you earn with the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa<\/a><\/span> is to book award tickets with British Airways. Thanks to British Airways&#8217; distance-based award chart, one of the biggest sweet spots in the program is for short-haul awards. The program charges a mere 11,000 miles for award flights that are 651 miles to 1,151 miles long and 20,500 miles for business.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2019\/07\/20190701_Disney-Aulani-Hawaii_SHull-105.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Disney Aulani in Hawaii SUMMER HULL\/ THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Still, British Airways imposes <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/avoid-fuel-surcharges-award-travel\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hefty taxes and surcharges<\/a> on some of its own international award tickets, so the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-uses-of-british-airways-avios\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">best uses for Avios<\/a> are sometimes for partner awards. There are more than a dozen <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/book-this-not-that-oneworld\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Oneworld alliance airlines<\/a> on which you could redeem your points, such as American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Iberia. Plus, unlike some other airline programs, including American Airlines, British Airways doesn&#8217;t charge any close-in booking fees on last-minute awards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximizing-british-airways-award-chart\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to maximize the British Airways distance-based award chart<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"transferring-avios-on-the-british-airways-visa\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Transferring Avios on the British Airways Visa<\/h2>\n<p>You can transfer Avios on the <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa<\/a><\/span> to other Avios-earning airlines like Aer Lingus and Iberia. This opens up the possibility of traveling to several OneWorld destinations that can be booked with these Avios.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/10\/American-A321T-LAX-JFK-Flagship-First-5.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ZACH GRIFF\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As the mileage currency of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/move-british-airways-avios-to-iberia-lower-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">you can transfer Avios<\/a> between the three airlines. Iberia tends to charge significantly lower taxes and surcharges than British Airways and periodically offers <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/2018\/03\/lie-flat-business-class-europe-25500-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">discounted award redemption rates<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/book-iberia-flights-with-avios\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">business class to Europe,<\/a> for just 34,000 miles one-way. Additionally, Iberia charges based on total miles flown instead of per segment, making it the winner for some connecting itineraries.<\/p>\n<p>I have gotten good value from my Avios by using them to book through Iberia to fly from O&#8217;Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Madrid in business class for under 34,000 Avios each time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/book-iberia-flights-with-avios\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to book Iberia flights to Spain (and beyond) using Avios<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"which-cards-compete-with-the-british-airways-visa-card\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Which cards compete with the British Airways Visa Card?<\/h2>\n<p>You may decide to go with a different card that earns Avios or a card that earns transferable points that you can transfer to Avios, like one of these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you are not over the 5\/24 rule:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/chase-sapphire-preferred-card\/?pid=22125056&amp;tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card<\/a> also comes with a $95 annual fee and earns 5 points per dollar spent on travel when booked through the Chase Travel\u2120 portal and 2 points per dollar on all other travel. It also earns bonus points on dining and select streaming services. For more information, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/reviews\/chase-sapphire-preferred-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Chase Sapphire Preferred<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you are over the 5\/24 rule. <\/strong>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/the-american-express-gold-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/a><\/span> has a higher annual fee of $250 (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/american-express-gold-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>) but also offers higher earning rates and comes with many valuable perks that offset the annual fee, including up to $120 in annual dining credits (enrollment required). The Membership Rewards points earned by this card can be transferred at a 1:1 ratio to British Airways. For more information, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/american-express-gold-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Amex Gold<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want to earn Avios with a different card:<\/strong> The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/iberia-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">Iberia Visa Signature\u00ae Card<\/a><\/span> has the same earning structure as the British Airways Visa. However, it has more Iberia-specific perks, like a 10% discount when booking <a href=\"http:\/\/iberia.com\/Chase10\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. For more information, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/iberia-visa-signature-card-review\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">full review of the Iberia Visa Signature<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For additional options, check out our full list of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/short-airline-pm\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=NBDtraE1-airline%20credit%20card%20offers-581378745790&amp;utm_term=airline%20credit%20card%20offers&amp;utm_cmpid=16161467271&amp;utm_adgid=134824196282&amp;utm_tgtid=kwd-43364183&amp;utm_mt=b&amp;utm_adid=581378745790&amp;utm_dvc=c&amp;utm_ntwk=g&amp;utm_adpos=&amp;utm_plcmnt=&amp;utm_locphysid=9013143&amp;utm_locintid=&amp;utm_feeditemid=&amp;utm_devicemdl=&amp;utm_plcmnttgt=&amp;utm_misc=&amp;utm_ltpcid=CjwKCAjw_LOwBhBFEiwAmSEQAUZTyQCo-TPVIqAKZm0WxRUFx_FPmGuEXDrds1u38WlOEH3uI2-eLhoC9aIQAvD_BwE&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_LOwBhBFEiwAmSEQAUZTyQCo-TPVIqAKZm0WxRUFx_FPmGuEXDrds1u38WlOEH3uI2-eLhoC9aIQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the best airline credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/move-british-airways-avios-to-iberia-lower-fees\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 reasons you should care about Avios<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"is-the-british-airways-visa-worth-it\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Is the British Airways Visa worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa<\/a><\/span> is well worth it if you want to earn valuable Avios. With the low annual fee, the benefits included could easily help you recoup the annual fee cost like the 10% flight discount and the up to $600 reward flight statement credit. However, you&#8217;ll likely prefer a different card if you&#8217;re over Chase 5\/24 or don&#8217;t travel on airlines that use Avios.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-3480274316 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-3480274316\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Diversifying your portfolio of loyalty currencies is critical in the world of travel rewards, and the British Airways Visa represents a fantastic way to do just that. With the current welcome offer, low annual fee and opportunity to get some of your taxes and fees credited back, this card is a great choice for British Airways loyalists.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><strong>Apply here: <\/strong><span class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply-now\/british-airways-visa-signature-card\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-eb69f9b09a3de1d0 jsx-eea0d1f218f5e80b applyLink inherit\">British Airways Visa Signature Card<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Gold card, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/american-express-gold-card-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/british-airways-visa-signature-credit-card-review\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. 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