Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® vs American Express® Green

Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa®
VS
American Express® Green
The short answer: The American Express® Green delivers a bit more value for most spenders.

Side-by-side comparison

Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa®American Express® Green
Annual fee$59$150
Welcome offer45,000 points40,000 Membership Rewards® Points
Dining2x3x
Groceries1x1x
Gas1x1x
Travel3x3x
Streaming1x1x
Everything else1x1x
Est. yearly rewards*$358$402
Points typeLocked to Allegiant Allways RewardsTransfers to airlines & hotels
NetworkVisaAmex

*Estimated yearly rewards on typical household spending, every point valued at a flat 1 cent. Verified June 2026. See your own numbers in the calculator.

The verdict

On a typical year of household spending, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® earns about $358 a year in rewards and the American Express® Green about $402, valuing every point at a flat 1 cent. The Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® charges $59, which you clear through its rewards and perks. The American Express® Green charges $150, but carries about $199 in annual statement credits that offset it for anyone who uses them. Counting rewards, fees, and any credits, the American Express® Green delivers more total value, about $53 a year more for a typical spender, mostly because it earns more where you spend most, on dining. The bigger difference is the ceiling: the American Express® Green earns points you can move to travel partners for outsized value, while the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® stays locked to a single airline or hotel program. Favor the American Express® Green if you will use travel transfers, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® if you want simplicity. On the sign-up bonus, the two are currently comparable in size. A welcome bonus is a one-time event, so weigh it apart from the ongoing rewards.

Pick the American Express® Green if your spending leans toward dining.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® or the American Express® Green better?
On typical household spending, the American Express® Green comes out ahead after its annual fee, by roughly $53 a year with every point valued at a flat 1 cent. But the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® can be the better fit if your spending lines up with its stronger categories. Run both through the Cardocrat calculator to see your own numbers.
Can I have both the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® and the American Express® Green?
In most cases yes, as long as you meet each issuer's approval rules (for example Chase's 5/24 rule). Many people hold complementary cards to cover more bonus categories, then pool or redeem the rewards together where the program allows.
Which has the better welcome bonus, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® or the American Express® Green?
As of June 2026, the Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® offers 45,000 points and the American Express® Green offers 40,000 Membership Rewards® Points. Welcome offers change often, so confirm the current offer on each card's page before applying.