Virgin Red Rewards World Elite MastercardSynchrony Bank
Terms checked 2026-10-12
One card for the whole Virgin empire: Atlantic, Hotels and Voyages.
60,000 pts bonus (≈$840)AF: $99Rating: 7.5/10
Cathay Pacific Visa Signature Card
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The original US Asia Miles card, retired and reborn as a Mastercard.
★ 6.4/10Synchrony BankpersonalAsia Miles
DiscontinuedBest for: Historical reference; the Cathay World Elite Mastercard is the live product
Welcome Bonus
None recorded
Last recorded offer
Spend Requirement
None recorded
Last recorded requirement
Annual Fee
$95
Last recorded · No FTF
Credit Score
700+
(Good to Excellent)
Common Questions
Is the Cathay Pacific Visa Signature Card discontinued?
Yes. Discontinued. Closed to new applicants in late 2024.. The original US Asia Miles card, retired and reborn as a Mastercard.
What can I use instead of the Cathay Pacific Visa Signature Card?
The closest open alternatives we track are the Virgin Red Rewards World Elite Mastercard, Sun Country Airlines Visa Signature Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve. Each links to our full review with its current offer and complete breakdown.
Open Alternatives
The Cathay Pacific Visa Signature Card is no longer open to new applicants. Compare these cards for a similar use.
Sun Country Airlines Visa Signature CardSynchrony Bank
Terms checked 2026-10-19
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25,000 pts bonus (≈$250)AF: $89Rating: 6.3/10
Terms checked 2026-10-19
The flagship premium travel card, rebuilt in 2025 with a credit stack that can out-earn its fee.
100,000 pts bonus (≈$2,050)AF: $795Rating: 9.2/10
Historical Offers Chart
Dated offer history for this discontinued product.
Sign-Up Bonus (points)Spending Requirement ($)
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 0 | No recorded spend | Offer ended: 35,000 → 0 · Spend: $3,000 → $0 · Window: 3 months → 0 monthsDiscontinued | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2024-10 | 35,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmedFinal offer before applications closed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-07 | 35,000 | $3,000 in 3 mo | Earliest recordLong-running standard offer | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 2xCathay Pacific purchases
- 1.5xDining and purchases made outside the US
- 1xEverything else
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦No foreign transaction fees with a 1.5x bonus on overseas spend
- ✦Entry-level Cathay membership tier for new cardholders while open
- ✦Asia Miles for oneworld premium-cabin awards
Why it earns its spot
- +Was the only direct US path to Asia Miles without transfers
- +Overseas spend bonus suited its expat audience
Where it costs you
- −Closed to new applicants since late 2024
- −Earning rates trailed every modern airline card
The Compound Verdict
Synchrony quietly shelved this Visa in late 2024, then revived the partnership in April 2025 as the Cathay World Elite Mastercard with a $99 fee. The replacement is the only live US cobrand for Asia Miles today. Legacy Visa holders were the lucky ones; the currency is still excellent for oneworld awards even if this plastic is frozen in time.
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