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Aer Lingus Visa Signature®

The Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card is built for transatlantic travelers who frequently fly between the U.S. and Ireland or mainland Europe. It functions as a specialist airline card, delivering unique perks and flexible Avios earning power.

Welcome Offer
75,000 Avios
Annual Fee
$95
Rec. Credit Score
Excellent
Good For
Aer Lingus transatlantic travelers
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Aer Lingus Visa Signature®

All information about Aer Lingus Visa Signature® has been collected independently by MaxRewards. Aer Lingus Visa Signature® is no longer available through MaxRewards.

Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are MaxRewards' alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.

Overview

Is the Aer Lingus Visa Signature® worth it?

This card is great for...

Transatlantic Aer Lingus flights

Annual economy companion tickets

Priority boarding benefits

For regular Aer Lingus travelers, the card easily justifies its $95 annual fee through flight-specific perks like priority boarding on transatlantic routes and access to the shared Avios rewards ecosystem. The strong welcome offer provides immediate value that far outweighs the fee in the first year.

MaxRewards

MaxRewards Verdict

This card delivers strong value for frequent U.S. to Ireland flyers, though high spending requirements for the companion ticket mean general travelers might prefer broader rewards cards.

Welcome Offer

75,000 Avios

after you spend $5,000 on purchases on your new card in your first 3 months of card membership.

Est. Value

$825

Required Spend

$5,000

Time Frame

3 Months

Est. Value

$825

Required Spend

$5,000

Time Frame

3 Months

Earning

Rewards

Cardholders earn Avios points that can be shared across partner airlines including British Airways, Iberia, and Qatar Airways for flexible redemptions.

CategoryRate

Everywhere

1.1%

Rewards percent based on a valuation of 1.1¢ per British Airways Avios

Annual Credits & Perks

Benefits

Useful travel protections and flight conveniences help cover the annual fee for frequent Europe-bound passengers.

BenefitAnnual value
$40

Enrollment is required for select benefits.

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Benefits

Insurance

Extended Warranty Protection

Extends the time period of the manufacturer’s U.S. warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less, up to four years from the date of purchase.


Roadside Assistance

If you have a roadside emergency, call the service provider to dispatch the help you need. Roadside service fees will be billed to your card at the time of dispatch.


Travel Accident Insurance

When you pay for your air, bus, train, or cruise transportation with your card, you are eligible to receive up to $500,000 in accidental death or dismemberment coverage.


Baggage Delay Insurance

Reimburses you up to $100 a day for up to 3 days for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.


Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver

Decline the rental company’s collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage provides reimbursement for theft and collision damage for most rental vehicles. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.

Benefits

Status & Access

Priority Boarding

Subject to availability, priority boarding on transatlantic Aer Lingus flights originating in the U.S. and Ireland.


AerClub Membership

Become an AerClub member when you are accepted for the Aer Lingus Visa Signature card, and be rewarded for your loyalty to Aer Lingus.


Complimentary DashPass membership

$0 delivery fees on eligible orders from DoorDash and Caviar after activating by 12/31/27.

Benefits

Other

Economy Companion Ticket

Every calendar year that you spend $30,000 on your Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Credit Card, you'll earn an Economy Companion Ticket good for twelve months.

Eligibility

Recommended Minimum Credit

Min: Excellent
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent

Excellent credit or higher is recommended for this card.

Credit approval is not guaranteed. Meeting the recommended credit range does not ensure approval, and applicants with lower scores may still be considered.

Pricing

Rates & Fees

Annual Fee

$95

Purchase APR

19.49% - 27.99%

Variable

Transfer APR

19.49% - 27.99%

Variable

Cash Advance APR

28.74%

Variable

Foreign Transaction Fee

None

Balance Transfer

$5

Cash Advance

$10

Late Payment

$40

Return Payment

$40

For rates and fees of Aer Lingus Visa Signature®, please visit the Chase website.

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Aer Lingus Visa Signature®

Aer Lingus Visa Signature®

Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are MaxRewards' alone, and have not been reviewed, endorsed or approved by any of these entities.

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