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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
Annual Fee$69
Welcome Bonus Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card is the most cost-effective option for enjoying Southwest benefits. Cardholders receive 2 EarlyBird Check-Ins per year, 25% back on inflight purchases, and a boost of 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points annually, all at a lower annual fee compared to other Southwest-branded cards. The card offers 3,000 anniversary points, 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest purchases, Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners, local transit, commuting (including rideshare), internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming.
  • Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • 3,000 anniversary points each year.
  • Earn 2X points on Southwest® purchases.
  • Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
  • Earn 2X points on internet, cable, and phone services; select streaming.
  • 2 EarlyBird Check-In® each year.
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.
  • Member FDIC
  • Rates & Fees
  • 2X points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases and Rapid Rewards® Hotel and Car Rental Partner purchases
  • 2X points per $1 spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare
  • 2X points per $1 spent on internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming services
  • 1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases
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