Cathay Pacific Visa Signature® card review: Is the sign-up bonus enough to tempt frequent flyers?

Written by: Lyn Mettler
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If Cambodia, Hong Kong, Bangkok, India or even Vancouver are on your list of must-visit travel destinations, Cathay Pacific may get you there.

The airline introduced its first credit cards for the U.S. market in 2017, including the Cathay Pacific Visa Signature® card. The Asia Miles you can earn with this card can be redeemed for flights on Cathay Pacific or with partner carriers, such as American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air China.

Bottom line: Is the Cathay Pacific Visa Signature® card right for you?

Although the card comes with a big sign-up bonus if you hit the spending requirements, you can find other airline cards out there with even better deals.

So if you’re ready to use Asia Miles to hop to Cambodia, Hong Kong, Bangkok or another travel destination, the Cathay Pacific Visa Signature® card might be right for you.

*Approval Odds are not a guarantee of approval. Credit Karma determines Approval Odds by comparing your credit profile to other Credit Karma members who were approved for the card shown, or whether you meet certain criteria determined by the lender. Of course, there’s no such thing as a sure thing, but knowing your Approval Odds may help you narrow down your choices. For example, you may not be approved because you don’t meet the lender’s “ability to pay standard” after they verify your income and employment; or, you already have the maximum number of accounts with that specific lender.

About the author: Lyn Mettler is an Indianapolis-based writer specializing in finance, food and travel. She is the author of “The Step-by-Step Guide to Flying Free on Southwest Airlines” and enjoys showing people how they can use miles… Read more.