Deal has expired, view more credit card bonuses by clicking here
Update 9/23/19: Deal has been extended and will be available until December 31st, 2019
Update 8/27/19: Offer still available as new e-mails with the same promo code have been sent out. Hat tip to reader Pahanin
Update 7/28/19: Looks like you need to spend $1,000 to get the extra 20,000 points.
Update 7/27/19: Minimum spend requirement has been reduced from $1,000 to a single purchase. Hat tip to reader Rich D
The Offer
Direct link to offer (note this shows the bonuses as 20,000 & 40,000 miles. You must enter the promo code SB4060 to receive the higher bonus. Click apply now and then on the first page there is a section to add this code)
- Banco Popular has increased the sign up bonuses on the Avianca LifeMiles credit cards. They are offering the following:
- Avianca LifeMiles Vuela Visa credit card: 60,000 miles after $1,000 within the first 90 days
- Avianca LifeMiles Vida Visa credit card: 40,000 miles after $1,000 within the first 90 days
Card Details
You can read our full reviews of these cards here.
Avianca Vida Visa
- Sign up bonus of 40,000 Avianca LifeMiles after $1,000 in spend within the first 90 days
- Annual fee of $59 is not waived first year
- Card earns at the following rates:
- 2x LifeMiles per $1 spent on Avianca purchases
- 1x LifeMiles per $1 spent on all other purchases
- 15% discount on purchases of miles with Multiply Your Miles
Fine print for Multiply Your Miles can be found here.
Avianca Vuela Visa Card
- Sign up bonus of 60,000 Avianca LifeMiles after $1,000 in spend within the first 90 days
- Annual fee of $149 is not waived first year
- Card earns at the following rates:
- 3x LifeMiles per $1 spent on Avianca purchases
- 2x LifeMiles per $1 spent on gas stations and grocery stores
- 1x LifeMiles per $1 spent on all other purchases
- Free additional piece of baggage for travel between the United States & Central America
- A 50% discount on an award ticket redeemed for travel to Central America or Colombia from the United States after $12,000 spent each year
- An additional 50% discount on an award ticket redeemed for travel to Central America or Colombia from the United States after $12,000 spent each year
- 15% discount on purchases of miles with Multiply Your Miles
Our Verdict
Some things to note:
- Card is not churnable
- If you’re not approved, Banco Popular does have a reconsideration number you can now (844-343-1010). Tips for reconsideration calls can be found here.
- There is a report of getting the AF waived second year onwards as a retention offer.
- Last time this was offered they sometimes asked for documents (e.g tax documents) before granting approval
I will be adding this bonus to our best credit card bonuses. You can view the full award chart by clicking here. There is currently an award sale as well.
