Ben Nickel-D'Andrea Contributor July 08, 2026 • 9 min read Jump to section Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. As my business grows, I've been trying to find a way to streamline my expenses and the rewards I earn with a credit card. Rather than juggling multiple cards, I want one or two that match how my business actually spends money while also helping me earn rewards I know I'll use.
That's why the Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card has moved onto my shortlist.
Alaska Airlines has a massive presence in the Pacific Northwest and a rapidly expanding international route map, and I often find myself on one of their planes. With benefits such as waived checked bag fees, companion passes and extra rewards where it matters most for me, this card has been on my radar now for a while.
Since Atmos Rewards points are among the most valuable airline currencies according to TPG's July 2026 valuations , earning more of them has become increasingly attractive.
Here's why I'm seriously considering adding it to my wallet.
One of the first things I consider when choosing a new credit card is its annual fee.
The Atmos Business Card costs just $70 per year, while additional employee cards are only $25 each.
That's one of the more affordable business travel cards on the market that earns travel rewards, especially when you compare it to many other premium business cards with annual fees anywhere from $95 to nearly $900 annually.
In fact, it's inexpensive enough that I don't feel pressured to squeeze every possible benefit out of it just to justify keeping it, which makes it more appealing right away.
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And for businesses with multiple employees who need their own cards, those $25 employee cards make it an affordable way to keep spending centralized while still earning rewards on purchases made across the company.
Related: How to decide if a credit card's annual fee is worth paying
The card's welcome offer is another criterion that usually gets my attention.
New applicants for the Atmos Business Card can earn 70,000 bonus points plus a $99 companion fare (plus taxes and fees that start at $23) after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 90 days from account opening.
For many businesses, including mine, spending $4,000 over 90 days isn't an intimidating hurdle. Between software subscriptions, travel expenses, advertising and recurring bills, I'd naturally reach that threshold without changing how I operate.
A 70,000-point welcome bonus is substantial on its own, but pairing it with a companion fare makes the first-year value considerably stronger.
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