{"id":36168,"date":"2024-12-31T19:00:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T19:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=36168"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:07:18","slug":"performance-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/performance-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Performance Business Card Review: Top-Notch Perks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Performance Business Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005149&type=3&u1=cbdc641920f2794d4a280fcc43a1d7ba&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) is a great option for loyal Southwest flyers. Not only is it Chase's highest-earning Southwest co-brand card, but this card also gives <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/how-to-earn-southwest-companion-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rapid Rewards<\/a> members a second business card option alongside the <a data-ccid=\"4048107\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestAirlinesRapidRewardsPremierBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Business Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048107\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005152&type=3&u1=f428a9f288eb649e7c4496b90e5b204e&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>But is the Southwest Performance Business Card right for your business? If you value bonus points, elevated earnings on Southwest purchases, and early boarding, it might be a valuable wallet companion. Let's take a closer look to see.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048165\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Performance Business Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/93\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CardArt-SouthwestRapidRewardsPerformanceBusinessCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Performance Business Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Performance Business Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005149&type=3&u1=cbdc641920f2794d4a280fcc43a1d7ba&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Performance Business Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$299<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The latest card to join the Southwest lineup of rewards cards, the Southwest Performance Business Card offers the highest Rapid Rewards signup bonus, earns more points than its Southwest counterparts, receives a massive 9,000-point anniversary bonus, plus offers plenty of perks and benefits for Southwest fans. One of the best co-brand business cards on the market.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>9,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.<\/li><li>Earn 4X pts on Southwest&#xAE; purchases.<\/li><li>Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and restaurants<\/li><li>Earn 2X points on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel<\/li><li>Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.<\/li><li>First checked bag free for Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation.<\/li><li>Cardmembers and up to 8 passengers in the same reservation will board with Group 5 giving them earlier access to overhead bins.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>4X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on rideshare<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SWPerformanceBiz\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-2415d7705b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Pros\">Southwest Performance Business Card Pros<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Cons\">Southwest Performance Business Card Cons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Welcome_Offer\">Southwest Performance Business Card Welcome Offer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Benefits\">Southwest Performance Business Card Benefits<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#9000_anniversary_Rapid_Rewards_points_each_year\">9,000 anniversary Rapid Rewards points each year<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Four_complimentary_Upgraded_Boardings_per_year\">Four complimentary Upgraded Boardings per year<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Complimentary_Wi-Fi_on_every_Southwest_flight_benefit_ends_12312025\">Complimentary Wi-Fi on every Southwest flight (benefit ends 12\/31\/2025)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Security_program_fee_credit\">Security program fee credit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Spending_toward_A-List_and_A-List_Preferred\">Spending toward A-List and A-List Preferred<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Insurance_protections\">Insurance protections<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_perks\">Other perks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Earning_Rates\">Southwest Performance Business Card Earning Rates<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Points_count_toward_the_Southwest_Companion_Pass\">Points count toward the Southwest Companion Pass<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Redeeming_Points_With_the_Southwest_Performance_Business_Card\">Redeeming Points With the Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Application_Restrictions\">Southwest Performance Business Card Application Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Cards_That_Compete_With_the_Southwest_Performance_Business_Card\">Cards That Compete With the Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Pros\">Southwest Performance Business Card Pros<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 4X points per $1 spent on Southwest purchases.<\/li>\n<li>9,000-point anniversary bonus.<\/li>\n<li>Four Upgraded Boardings per year.<\/li>\n<li>Global Entry\/TSA PreCheck application fee credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Cons\">Southwest Performance Business Card Cons<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>$299 annual fee.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 1X point per $1 spent on all other, non-bonused purchases.<\/li>\n<li>Subject to Chase's 5\/24 rule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_136339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136339 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southwest-Airlines-plane-taking-off-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"Southwest Airlines plane taking off\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southwest-Airlines-plane-taking-off-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southwest-Airlines-plane-taking-off-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southwest-Airlines-plane-taking-off-featured.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Southwest Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Welcome_Offer\">Southwest Performance Business Card Welcome Offer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New applicants for the <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a> can earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/p>\n<p>To put this bonus into context, the value of Southwest Rapid Rewards points is tied directly to the price of airfare, which typically works out to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-points-value\/\" rel=\"noopener\">between 1.25\u00a2 and 1.54\u00a2 per point<\/a>. But on average, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/point-mile-values\/Southwest\" rel=\"noopener\">AwardWallet users redeem Southwest points for 1.52\u00a2 apiece<\/a>, which makes the 80,000-point bonus worth approximately $1,216 toward award travel on Southwest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-business-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Small Business Credit Card Offers Currently Available<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Benefits\">Southwest Performance Business Card Benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a> is packed with Southwest perks to justify its $299 annual fee and a powerful earning structure that should make it worth holding onto for the long term if you or your employees regularly fly Southwest.<\/p>\n<p>Let's take a look at what the Southwest Performance Business Card offers each year:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"9000_anniversary_Rapid_Rewards_points_each_year\">9,000 anniversary Rapid Rewards points each year<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll receive 9,000 Rapid Rewards points each year on your account anniversary with the Southwest Performance Business Card. Based on the AwardWallet user redemption average, these bonus points are worth about $136.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_178415\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-178415 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"Southwest Airlines winglet photo taken inflight.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Southwest-Airlines-Wing-Featured-Lukas-Souza-Unsplash-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Lukas Souza\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Four_complimentary_Upgraded_Boardings_per_year\">Four complimentary Upgraded Boardings per year<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cardholders will be reimbursed for up to four Upgraded Boardings each year, guaranteeing a boarding position between A1 and A15. Depending on your itinerary, each upgrade costs between $30 and $50. Upgraded Boardings are available in the app or online from 24 hours to 30 minutes before departure.<\/p>\n<p>Note that Upgraded Boarding differs from EarlyBird Check-In, which will get you access to a higher boarding position by checking you in just before the window of opportunity opens up for other passengers. There are two benefits of Upgraded Boardings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upgraded Boardings are valid for positions A1 to A15, which puts you ahead of the EarlyBird Check-In folks.<\/li>\n<li>Thus, you don\u2019t need to remember to check in exactly 24 hours before your flight or risk a C group boarding position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A caveat is that we don't know how <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-ditches-open-seating-policy\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest's upcoming switch to\u00a0assigned seating in 2025<\/a> will affect this benefit.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Complimentary_Wi-Fi_on_every_Southwest_flight_benefit_ends_12312025\">Complimentary Wi-Fi on every Southwest flight (benefit ends 12\/31\/2025)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Southwest charges $8 per device per flight for Wi-Fi access. However, with the <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a>, you practically get a Wi-Fi subscription for the year. You'll get an $8 statement credit back on every Southwest Wi-Fi purchase \u2014 up to 365 times per year!<\/p>\n<p>Although most folks aren't flying every day, the fact that you can add authorized users to your account without paying an additional fee means that you can extend this benefit to employees and get even more value. To use this benefit, simply use your card to pay for Wi-Fi onboard.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, we haven't found a limit on how many passes you can use on a particular flight or day. Thus, it is practically an unlimited Wi-Fi subscription.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192696\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/391\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-192696 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Southwest-Wi-Fi-credits-on-Performance-Business-300x130.png\" alt=\"Screenshot showing charges for Southwest Wi-Fi and statement credits to offset\" width=\"900\" height=\"391\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Southwest-Wi-Fi-credits-on-Performance-Business-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Southwest-Wi-Fi-credits-on-Performance-Business-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Southwest-Wi-Fi-credits-on-Performance-Business-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Southwest-Wi-Fi-credits-on-Performance-Business-1536x667.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Southwest-Wi-Fi-credits-on-Performance-Business.png 1869w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Chase<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Security_program_fee_credit\">Security program fee credit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cardholders can get an application fee credit of up to $120 for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/expedited-airport-security-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS<\/a>. $120 is the maximum benefit, but you'll be reimbursed for the first program application fee that hits your account. You can enjoy this statement credit once every four years.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_132392\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-132392 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured.jpeg\" alt=\"A traveler uses a Global Entry Kiosk at Newark Liberty International Airport EWR featured\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Global-Entry-Kiosk-at-Newark-Liberty-International-Airport-EWR-featured-325x260.jpeg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: U.S. Customs and Border Patrol<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Spending_toward_A-List_and_A-List_Preferred\">Spending toward A-List and A-List Preferred<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cardholders receive 2,500 tier qualifying points (TQP) for every $5,000 spent on the card, with no cap on the total TQPs you can earn. TQPs count toward qualification for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/a-list-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">A-List and A-List Preferred status with Southwest<\/a>. TQPs are based on a calendar year rather than an account year. If you acquire the card mid-year, your TQP will be calculated up until your December statement before the count resets for the new year.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Insurance_protections\">Insurance protections<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You'll also enjoy several types of travel and purchase protections courtesy of your Southwest Performance Business Card. Here's an overview:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/rental-car-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Auto rental coverage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/baggage-delay-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Baggage delay insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/extended-warranty\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Extended warranty protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/baggage-loss-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Lost luggage reimbursement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/purchase-protection\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase protection<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/roadside-assistance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Roadside assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/travel-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel accident insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Travel and emergency assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For policy particulars and location-specific restrictions, please refer to the card's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chasebenefits.com\/businesscardVN3\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Other_perks\">Other perks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the benefits listed above, the card doesn\u2019t charge any foreign transaction fees \u2014 a nice bonus if you use it overseas.<\/p>\n<p>You'll also receive a bonus of 10,000 Companion Pass-qualifying points in your account each year to help you <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/how-to-earn-southwest-companion-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn the Southwest Companion Pass<\/a> at 135,000 Companion Pass-qualifying points.\u00a0Multiple Southwest credit cards offer this perk; unfortunately, you'll receive the boost just once per year, no matter how many Southwest cards you hold.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you can be reimbursed for up to $500 in transfer fees per year when you transfer points to another member or an eligible charity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_121132\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-121132 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lukas-Souza-Southwest-Airlines-cabin-featured.png\" alt=\"a Southwest heart-shaped logo inside the plane\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lukas-Souza-Southwest-Airlines-cabin-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lukas-Souza-Southwest-Airlines-cabin-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lukas-Souza-Southwest-Airlines-cabin-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Lukas-Souza-Southwest-Airlines-cabin-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Lukas Souza\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Earning_Rates\">Southwest Performance Business Card Earning Rates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a> was the first Southwest card to earn more than 2X points on Southwest purchases. The Southwest Performance Business Card currently earns:<\/p>\n<ul>\r\n<li>4X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on rideshare<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<p>Outside of earning 4X on Southwest purchases, this earning structure doesn\u2019t change the fact that the best way to earn Rapid Rewards points on most business purchases is with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Rewards-earning credit cards<\/a> \u2014 with some important exceptions noted below. Since Southwest is a 1:1 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Rewards transfer partner<\/a>, you can earn the equivalent of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3X points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent on travel and select business categories each account anniversary year with the <a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessPreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005142&type=3&u1=2c082620b9cb50ba7dff4e81061a0b4f&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>). Earn 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.<\/li>\n<li>5X points on the first $25,000 spent in combined purchases at office supply stores and on internet, cable, and phone services each account anniversary year (1x thereafter) with the <a data-ccid=\"340040\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkCashBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ink Business Cash<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"340040\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005141&type=3&u1=4d41708e87d11af6b5b7c0ebe50fd2c2&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>1.5X on non-bonused expenses using the <a data-ccid=\"4048113\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessUnlimitedCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ink Business Unlimited<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"4048113\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005144&type=3&u1=fe19e80ed5ad39cf36a0cd20ccbc8955&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited deliver rewards as cash back. But if you have an Ultimate Rewards-earning card offering access to transfer partners, you can then <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/how-to-combine-chase-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">combine your Ultimate Rewards points<\/a> and make 1:1 transfers to Southwest.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Points_count_toward_the_Southwest_Companion_Pass\">Points count toward the Southwest Companion Pass<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While you can earn more Southwest Rapid Rewards points via earning Chase Ultimate Rewards in many cases, there's a big caveat: If you transfer Ultimate Rewards to Southwest, they will not count toward Companion Pass qualification.<\/p>\n<p>However, points earned with spending on the <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a> will count toward the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-companion-pass\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Companion Pass requirement of 135,000 points earned in a calendar year<\/a>. If buy-one-get-one-free Southwest flights are your goal, this card's higher earning rates could be a game-changer.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth reiterating that both the welcome bonus and base points earned from everyday spending count toward the Southwest Companion Pass. The current offer of 80,000 bonus points puts one of the most coveted benefits in domestic travel within reach.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_136364\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136364 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southwest-planes-seen-from-airport-window-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"Southwest planes seen from airport window\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southwest-planes-seen-from-airport-window-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southwest-planes-seen-from-airport-window-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Southwest-planes-seen-from-airport-window-featured.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Southwest Airlines<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Redeeming_Points_With_the_Southwest_Performance_Business_Card\">Redeeming Points With the Southwest Performance Business Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Redeeming points with the <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a> is fairly straightforward. Because Southwest Rapid Rewards is a revenue-based rewards program, there aren't any award charts to worry about. Simply find the flight you want to book and then book it with your Rapid Rewards points.<\/p>\n<p>To redeem points, search for a flight as you normally would. Before submitting, click on the &#8220;points&#8221; option. But if you forgot, Southwest makes it easy. Once your flight options are displayed, you'll have the option in the top right corner to switch from cash to points as your payment method.<\/p>\n<p>From here, you'll see the price for your flight options, such as the ones below from Phoenix (PHX) to Las Vegas (LAS). If a seat is available, you can book it with points \u2014 there are no blackout dates here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190782\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/694\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190782 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-11.47.43\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"southwest phx las award search april 2024\" width=\"600\" height=\"694\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-11.47.43\u202fAM.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-11-at-11.47.43\u202fAM-260x300.png 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Southwest<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>There are a few other ways to use your Southwest Rapid Rewards points, but they generally provide poor value. The best use of your Rapid Rewards points is almost always booking Southwest flights.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Southwest_Performance_Business_Card_Application_Restrictions\">Southwest Performance Business Card Application Restrictions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike Southwest's personal credit cards, Chase doesn't have any complex application restrictions to the <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a>. Instead, you'll see these terms on the application page:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;This new Cardmember bonus offer is not available to either (i) current Cardmembers of this business credit card, or (ii) previous Cardmembers of this business credit card who received a new Cardmember bonus for this business credit card within the last 24 months.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Thus, as long as you don't currently have this card and haven't earned a bonus on it in the past 24 months, you should be eligible \u2014 so long as you meet Chase's other requirements. But holding another Southwest card or earning a bonus on those other cards won't impact your eligibility for the Southwest Performance Business Card.<\/p>\n<p>As the Southwest Performance Business Card is issued by Chase,\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-5-24-rule\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase\u2019s 5\/24 policy<\/a> applies, meaning you're unlikely to be approved for this card if five or more new credit cards are showing on your credit report from the past 24 months.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, Chase doesn't tend to approve applicants for more than one business card in a 90-day period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/rewards-card-application-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Rewards Credit Card Application Rules and Restrictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Cards_That_Compete_With_the_Southwest_Performance_Business_Card\">Cards That Compete With the Southwest Performance Business Card<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not sure if the <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a> is right for your business? Here are a few additional options to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you want a Southwest Airlines business card with a lower annual fee,<\/strong> consider the <a data-ccid=\"4048107\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestAirlinesRapidRewardsPremierBusinessCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Business Credit Card<\/a>. For a $149 annual fee, you'll enjoy 3X earnings on Southwest purchases, 6,000-point anniversary bonus points each year, and two EarlyBird check-ins each year. Plus, you'll still receive 10,000 Companion Pass-qualifying points and the ability to spend toward A-List or A-List Preferred status. For more details, check out <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/premier-business\/\" rel=\"noopener\">our Southwest Premier Business Card review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want to earn points you can use with Southwest and other travel partners, <\/strong>the <a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessPreferredCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> might be right for you. It has a $95 annual fee and earns 3X points on the first $150,000 of annual spending in bonus categories (then 1X), which include travel and popular business expenses. You'll be able to use your points with Chase's 14 transfer partners, including Southwest, United, Hyatt, Marriott, and more; you also can redeem points in the travel portal for up to 1.75\u00a2 per point, depending on the specific redemption. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/ink-business-preferred\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Our Ink Preferred review<\/a> has more details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you want travel rewards but aren't eligible for a Chase card,<\/strong> look into the <b>Capital One Spark Miles for Business<\/b>. The annual fee is waived during the first year, and it's $95 in years two and beyond. You'll earn unlimited 2X miles on all spending, but you'll earn 5X on hotels, vacation rentals, and rental cars booked through Capital One Business Travel. You can transfer these miles to 22 airline and hotel partners, redeem them in the travel portal at 1\u00a2 each, or use miles to reimburse yourself for recent travel purchases on your card. More details are in our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/spark-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Spark Miles review<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-capital-one\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/93\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CardArt-SouthwestRapidRewardsPremierBusinessCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Business Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Business Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Business Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048107\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestAirlinesRapidRewardsPremierBusinessCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$149<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048107\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005152&type=3&u1=f428a9f288eb649e7c4496b90e5b204e&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per year<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/61a11a52-f743-4f5b-b43d-c09fba53aecd.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card' data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessPreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005142&type=3&u1=2c082620b9cb50ba7dff4e81061a0b4f&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases on travel, shipping purchases, Internet, cable and phone services, advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines each account anniversary year<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CardArt-CapitalOneSparkMiles.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Spark Miles for Business\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Capital One Spark Miles for Business<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\">This card is no longer available to new applicants.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"qs-learn-more\" data-ccid=\"265\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/cards\/SparkMiles\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--0\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on every purchase, everywhere, no limits or category restrictions<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Business Travel<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Choose the Right Southwest Airlines Credit Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Southwest and Chase offer a bevy of Southwest credit cards, easily enabling flyers to earn Rapid Rewards points while on the ground. The perks offered on the <a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Performance Business Card<\/a> are a definite positive evolution of benefits offered on other Southwest cards, adding tangible value for Rapid Rewards members. And the 80,000-point welcome bonus is a fantastic way to increase the balance of your Southwest account.<\/p>\n<p>If you can make use of all the card's benefits, the $299 can be justified quite easily. But if you can't make use of all the benefits, you're better off looking for a lower-annual-fee option.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048165\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Performance Business Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/93\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CardArt-SouthwestRapidRewardsPerformanceBusinessCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Performance Business Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Performance Business Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSouthwestPerformanceBusinessCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048165\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005149&type=3&u1=cbdc641920f2794d4a280fcc43a1d7ba&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Performance Business Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$299<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The latest card to join the Southwest lineup of rewards cards, the Southwest Performance Business Card offers the highest Rapid Rewards signup bonus, earns more points than its Southwest counterparts, receives a massive 9,000-point anniversary bonus, plus offers plenty of perks and benefits for Southwest fans. One of the best co-brand business cards on the market.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>9,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.<\/li><li>Earn 4X pts on Southwest&#xAE; purchases.<\/li><li>Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and restaurants<\/li><li>Earn 2X points on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel<\/li><li>Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.<\/li><li>First checked bag free for Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation.<\/li><li>Cardmembers and up to 8 passengers in the same reservation will board with Group 5 giving them earlier access to overhead bins.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>4X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on rideshare<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SWPerformanceBiz\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-2415d7705b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Southwest\u00ae Rapid Rewards\u00ae Performance Business Credit Card is a long-term keeper for many business owners. 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