Chase· co-branded with Aer Lingus AerClub

Aer Lingus Visa Signature

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
75,000 Avios
Foreign txn fee
0%
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Good to know before you apply
  • The 75,000 Avios welcome bonus (after $5,000 in 3 months) is the real draw here - Avios pool across AerClub, British Airways Executive Club, and Iberia Plus, so that haul can travel further than a single-airline currency suggests.
  • The companion ticket sounds like a slam dunk - it requires $30,000 in calendar-year spend to unlock, is only valid on Aer Lingus flights marketed AND operated by Aer Lingus, and the 12-month window to use it starts ticking immediately, so plan accordingly.
  • The 3x earn rate covers Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and LEVEL flights booked directly with the airline - that's a genuinely useful earn coalition if you're in the Oneworld/IAG ecosystem, and a mostly irrelevant one if you're not.
  • NO earn rate above 1x for everyday spending categories like groceries, gas, or transit - the 2x on hotels is hotels-direct-only, so this card earns like a 1x everywhere workhorse for anything outside flights and direct hotel bookings.
  • Priority boarding is included for the primary cardmember and authorized users on Aer Lingus-operated US-Ireland routes - "subject to availability" is in the fine print, which is standard airline boarding language, but worth knowing it's not a guaranteed hard perk.
  • The DashPass membership and $10/quarter non-restaurant DoorDash credit feel a little out of place on a transatlantic airline card - they're real benefits, activation is required, and the credits run through December 2027, so grab them if you use the app, but they're not the reason to carry this card.
  • $95/year and no foreign transaction fees is a lean ask for a card you're taking to Dublin - the math gets interesting fast if you're a regular on Aer Lingus routes, and it gets a lot harder to justify if you're not.

The Aer Lingus Visa Signature is a solid co-branded card for transatlantic flyers who swear by the shamrock — earn 3x Avios on Aer Lingus, BA, and Iberia flights, snag a $30K-spend companion ticket for US–Ireland economy trips, and enjoy priority boarding for you and your authorized users. At just $95/year with no foreign transaction fees, it's a lean, focused card for the Avios devotee who's actually flying to Dublin.

Welcome bonus

What you get for signing up and hitting the minimum spend.

75,000 Avios · $5,000 spend in 3mo

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75,000 Avios after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months.

Earn rates

How many points per dollar across categories.

3 categories · top rate 3x

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Card-level multipliers. Earn currency: Aer Lingus AerClub.

CategoryRateChannelNotes
Flights3xdirectEarn 3x on Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, and LEVEL flight purchases made directly with airline. Also applies to LEVEL per offer details.
Hotels2xdirectHotels booked directly with the hotel only.
All other purchases1x

Other ways to earn these points

Programs that transfer into Aer Lingus AerClub — additional paths to top up your balance.

5 programs transfer in

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You can transfer points into Aer Lingus AerClub from 5 other programs — useful if you want to combine balances from multiple loyalty currencies before booking.

FromRatioNotes
Amex Mr1:11:1, near-instant. No US federal excise tax (foreign carrier).
Chase UrBONUS1:11:1, near-instant. 20% transfer bonus active through Mar 31 2026.
Bilt Rewards1:11:1, Rent Day only. Bilt transfers fire only on the 1st of the month.
Wells Fargo Rewards1:11:1, Aer Lingus is on the Wells Fargo Rewards 6-7 partner list.
Marriott Bonvoy3:13:1 standard. 60,000 Bonvoy yields 25,000 Avios + 5,000-Avios bonus at the 60K tier.

Cardholder experiences

Members-only events, dining access, and special experiences bundled with this card.

1 program

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Chase Experiences
Chase's cardmember-exclusive events portal --- dining series, chef collaborations, concerts, sports, cultural events. Open to all Chase consumer credit cardholders.
🔒 Access this perk through your cardmember account at the issuer's website or app.

Status accelerators

Perks that unlock at spending milestones.

1 benefit

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Economy Companion Ticket
Every calendar year you make $30,000 in purchases on your Aer Lingus Visa Signature Card, you receive an economy companion ticket valid for 12 months. Only valid on Aer Lingus flights marketed and operated between US and Ireland. No taxes/fees apply to companion ticket.
Unlocks at $30,000 spend

Statement credits

Bill credits and recurring perks that offset annual fees.

2 benefits

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DashPass Complimentary Membership
One-year complimentary DashPass membership for DoorDash and Caviar with $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders. After free period, automatically enrolled at monthly rate. Activate by Dec 31, 2027.
DoorDash Non-Restaurant Credit ($10/quarter)
DashPass members get up to $10 off quarterly on non-restaurant DoorDash orders through Dec 31, 2027.

Travel & rental insurance

Trip protection, rental car coverage, baggage, accident coverage.

2 benefits

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Baggage Delay Insurance
Reimburses up to $100 a day for up to 3 days for essential purchases when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.
Lost Luggage Reimbursement
Reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for checked or carry-on baggage lost, damaged, or stolen during a covered trip. NY residents: limited to $2,000 per bag and $10,000 for all covered travelers per trip.

Purchase & travel protection

Purchase, extended warranty, cell phone, and fraud protections.

2 benefits

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Purchase Protection
Covers eligible new purchases for 120 days from purchase date against damage or theft, up to $500 per item. New York residents: coverage period is 90 days.
Extended Warranty Protection
Extends the manufacturer's U.S. warranty by an additional year on eligible warranties of three years or less, up to four years from date of purchase.

Other

Other perks on this card.

3 benefits

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Priority Boarding on Aer Lingus
Primary cardmember and authorized users are eligible for Priority Boarding on Aer Lingus operated flights departing from and returning to the US from Ireland, subject to availability. Must display valid Aer Lingus Visa credit card at gate.
Chase Pay Over Time (BNPL)
Eligible cardmembers can break up purchases of $100+ into equal monthly payments (3-24 months) with no interest, just a fixed monthly fee up to 1.72%. Also available at checkout on Amazon.com for orders $50+.
No Foreign Transaction Fees
No foreign transaction fees on card purchases.

Last verified May 25, 2026.

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