Best Credit Card For Companion Pass Benefits

All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Companion Pass benefit.

Wouldn't you love to bring a friend or spouse for free on your next flight?! There are a few cards that offer this sweetheart of a perk. It might involve some sizable (but very doable) bonus spends. These cards include or count towards a companion pass (+) companion pass automatically included each year (-) includes only points towards a companion pass.

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American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Globe

$99 Companion Certificate each cardmember year after renewal for one qualifying domestic Main Cabin round-trip flight. Issued after renewal and one full billing cycle. Valid only on eligible fares and expires if unused.

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Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite

25,000-point Global Companion Award issued each cardmember anniversary, providing up to 25,000 points off a companion’s award ticket. Both travelers must book the same award itinerary through alaskaair.com within 12 months of issuance.

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Delta SkyMiles Platinum

Annual companion certificate, which gets you a main cabin, round-trip ticket to any domestic destination for free. Earned each year on anniversary.

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Companion Pass Automatically Included Each Year

		Value
	American Airlines Citi AAdvantage Globe $99 Companion Certificate each cardmember year after renewal for one qualifying domestic Main Cabin round-trip flight. Issued after renewal and one full billing cycle. Valid only on eligible fares and expires if unused.	200
	Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite 25,000-point Global Companion Award issued each cardmember anniversary, providing up to 25,000 points off a companion’s award ticket. Both travelers must book the same award itinerary through alaskaair.com within 12 months of issuance.	200
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Annual companion certificate, which gets you a main cabin, round-trip ticket to any domestic destination for free. Earned each year on anniversary.	200
	Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business Annual companion certificate for a Main Cabin round-trip domestic flight each anniversary.	200
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Annual companion certificate, which gets you a main cabin, round-trip ticket to any domestic destination for free. Earned each year on anniversary.	200
	Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business Annual companion certificate for a round-trip flight in Delta First, Delta Comfort+, or Delta Main Cabin within the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, or Central America each anniversary.	200

Other Cards with Solid Value for Companion Pass (=)

		Value
	Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature Companion fare for a $99 round-trip coach ticket each year after $6,000 in annual spend.	200
	Atmos Rewards Visa Business Get a $99 companion fare valid for one round-trip coach ticket. To earn this after the first year, you must spend $6,000 on the card.	200
	Hawaiian Airlines One time 50% Off companion discount for roundtrip.	200
	Hawaiian Airlines Business One time 50% Off companion discount for roundtrip.	200
	Lufthansa Miles and More Receive a companion fare after purchasing your own fare in cash (no points or miles allowed). You must also pay taxes, fees, and surcharges on the companion fare.	200