{"id":39175,"date":"2026-03-14T00:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=39175"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:36:23","slug":"increased-southwest-card-offers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/increased-southwest-card-offers\/","title":{"rendered":"Earn Up to 60k Points With These Southwest Credit Card Offers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you care about saving money when you travel, having a co-branded airline credit card is practically a must. That\u2019s true even with Southwest Airlines, now that the airline is starting to charge for things that used to be free.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, applying for one of the three consumer Southwest cards can give you up to 60,000 Rapid Rewards points, depending on which card you apply for.<\/p>\n<p>Interested? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about these solid offers and how to apply.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Plus Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Plus Credit Card' data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005150&type=3&u1=ce30cf782a9fe446a546f06ac2c689af&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>2X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and grocery stores on the first $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary 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 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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPremierCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 55,000 bonus points after spending $1,500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$149<\/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 all Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at grocery stores and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary 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 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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Priority Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Priority Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestAirlinesRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$229<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005153&type=3&u1=685e0c12e06f7221070aaebe7b3405c1&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>4X points per $1 spent on all Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\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=\"#Overview_of_Southwest_Airlines_Credit_Card_Offers\">Overview of Southwest Airlines Credit Card Offers<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Welcome_offer_restrictions\">Welcome offer restrictions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_Southwest_Credit_Card_Should_I_Get\">Which Southwest Credit Card Should I Get?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Rapid_Rewards_Plus_Credit_Card\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Rapid_Rewards_Premier_Credit_Card\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Credit Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Southwest_Rapid_Rewards_Priority_Credit_Card\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority Credit Card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Overview_of_Southwest_Airlines_Credit_Card_Offers\">Overview of Southwest Airlines Credit Card Offers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Southwest Airlines has five credit cards open to new applicants, including three personal cards and two business cards. Currently, the personal cards have solid welcome offers, which stack up like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Plus Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. $99 annual fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Southwest Premier Card<\/strong>:<\/strong> Earn 55,000 bonus points after spending $1,500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. $149 annual fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestAirlinesRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Priority Card<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. $229 annual fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On average, AwardWallet users redeem <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rapid Rewards<\/a> points for 1.52\u00a2 apiece. That means the points alone from these bonuses are worth roughly $760 to $912, depending on which card you apply for.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_219202\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-219202 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Southwest-Airlines-Winglet-Featured-Brian-Chen-Unsplash.png\" alt=\"View of a Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 winglet as seen from the inside of the plane.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Southwest-Airlines-Winglet-Featured-Brian-Chen-Unsplash.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Southwest-Airlines-Winglet-Featured-Brian-Chen-Unsplash-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Southwest-Airlines-Winglet-Featured-Brian-Chen-Unsplash-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Southwest-Airlines-Winglet-Featured-Brian-Chen-Unsplash-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Brian Chen\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Credit Cards: Get Bonus Miles, Travel Perks & a Fast-Track to the Companion Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Welcome_offer_restrictions\">Welcome offer restrictions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chase issues Southwest's credit cards, meaning the bank's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-5-24-rule\/\" rel=\"noopener\">5\/24 rule<\/a> applies. In other words, Chase will generally deny your application for a new Southwest card if you have opened five or more card accounts in the previous 24 months. Before you apply, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/how-to-check-5-24-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">check your 5\/24 status for free<\/a> to ensure your eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, you will find these terms on the application page:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;The product is not available to either (i) current Cardmembers of any Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card, or (ii) previous Cardmembers of any Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card who received a new Cardmember bonus within the last 24 months. This does not apply to Cardmembers of the Southwest Rapid Rewards Business Card and Employee Credit Card products.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Thus, if you currently have or earned a welcome bonus on any Southwest personal credit card in the past 24 months, you aren't eligible for this bonus. If it's been 24 months (or more) since you earned a welcome bonus, but you still have a Southwest personal card, you'll need to close that card to become eligible for this offer. Luckily, this restriction doesn't apply to Southwest's business or employee credit cards.<\/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=\"Which_Southwest_Credit_Card_Should_I_Get\">Which Southwest Credit Card Should I Get?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each Southwest credit card features a similar set of travel protections, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/rental-car-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Complimentary theft and damage protection for rentals charged to your card.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/purchase-protection\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase Protection<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Covers new purchases against theft and damage for up to 120 days.<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/extended-warranty\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Extended Warranty Protection<\/strong><\/a><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Add one year to your manufacturer's extended warranty.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/baggage-loss-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Lost Luggage Reimbursement<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Up to $3,000 per passenger.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/baggage-delay-insurance\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Baggage Delay Insurance<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong>Up to $100 per day for three days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s take a closer look at each card to help you decide which one is the best fit.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Southwest_Rapid_Rewards_Plus_Credit_Card\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Our top pick for this offer is the entry-level <a data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Plus Card<\/a>, which offers several valuable benefits in exchange for a $99 annual fee. It was also <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/credit-card-overhaul-2025\/\" rel=\"noopener\">recently refreshed<\/a> to reflect the broader changes happening at the airline, which makes it even more of a must-have. Here\u2019s what the card offers now:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Earning Rates:<\/strong> Earn 2X points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases, 2X points per dollar at gas stations and grocery stores on up to $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year, and 1X point per dollar on all other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free Checked Bags:<\/strong> First checked bag free for the cardmember and up to eight passengers on the same reservation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seat Selection Benefits:<\/strong> Standard seat selection available within 48 hours of departure for the cardmember and up to eight passengers on the same reservation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority Boarding:<\/strong> Earlier boarding for the cardmember and up to eight additional passengers on the same reservation, with access to Group 5.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flight Discount:<\/strong> One promotional code for a 10% discount on a flight each anniversary year (excluding Basic fares).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonus Points:<\/strong> Get 3,000 points every year on your cardmember anniversary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Companion Pass Head Start:<\/strong> Receive 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>In-flight Savings:<\/strong> Get 25% back on in-flight purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No foreign transaction fees.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"520080\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus 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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Plus Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Plus Credit Card' data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005150&type=3&u1=ce30cf782a9fe446a546f06ac2c689af&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$99<\/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 Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card is the most cost-effective option for enjoying Southwest benefits. Cardholders receive 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, and 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases.<\/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 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>3,000 anniversary points each year.<\/li><li>Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines&#xAE; purchases<\/li><li>Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and grocery stores on the first $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year<\/li><li>Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation can check their first bag at no additional cost.<\/li><li>Select a Standard seat within 48 hours prior to departure, when available.<\/li><li>Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.<\/li><li>No foreign transaction fees.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and grocery stores on the first $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year<\/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\/SWPlus\/\" 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?v2026-5-1255ada91d#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-plus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Plus Card Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Southwest_Rapid_Rewards_Premier_Credit_Card\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Credit Card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Credit Card<\/strong> falls right in the middle of the Southwest family of cards with a $149 annual fee. In exchange for a higher fee, here's how this card differs from the Southwest Plus Card:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Earning Rates:<\/strong> Earn 3X points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases, 2X points per dollar at grocery stores and restaurants on up to $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year, and 1X point per dollar on all other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flight Discount:<\/strong> One promotional code for a 15% discount on a flight each anniversary year (excluding Basic fares).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tier Qualifying Points:<\/strong> Get 1,500 Tier Qualifying Points toward A-List elite status for every $5,000 spent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonus Points:<\/strong> Get 6,000 points every year on your cardmember anniversary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"2000147\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier 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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPremierCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 55,000 bonus points after spending $1,500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 55,000 bonus points after spending $1,500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$149<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at grocery stores and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year<\/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\/SWPremier\/\" 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?v2026-5-1255ada91d#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-premier\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Premier Card Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Southwest_Rapid_Rewards_Priority_Credit_Card\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority Credit Card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The higher-end <a data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestAirlinesRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority Credit Card<\/a> card can quickly pay for itself if you fly with the airline a couple of times each year. Cardholders get a higher anniversary bonus, Extra Legroom seat upgrades, and a higher earn on Southwest flights.<\/p>\n<p>If you're trying to figure out if this card is worth the higher annual fee, here's how it differs from the Southwest Plus Card:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Extra Legroom Upgrades:\u00a0<\/strong>Get an upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours of departure, when available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earning Rates:<\/strong> Earn 4X points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases, 2X points per dollar at gas stations and restaurants (uncapped), and 1X point per dollar on all other purchases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tier Qualifying Points:<\/strong> Get 2,500 Tier Qualifying Points toward A-List elite status for every $5,000 spent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonus Points:<\/strong> Get 7,500 points every year on your cardmember anniversary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048122\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority 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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Priority Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Priority Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestAirlinesRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005153&type=3&u1=685e0c12e06f7221070aaebe7b3405c1&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$229<\/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 Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority Credit Card is packed with features for Southwest fans. The card offers 4X points on Southwest purchases, 2X points at gas stations and restaurants, and 1X points on all other purchases. Cardholders receive 7,500 anniversary points each year, 25% back on inflight purchases, and a 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost annually. Additional features are no foreign transaction fees, comprehensive travel and purchase protections, contactless payment, and instant access to the card when added to a digital wallet. Through 12\/31\/2025, cardholders also receive a $75 annual Southwest travel credit and 4 Upgraded Boardings per year.<\/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 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>7,500 anniversary points each year.<\/li><li>Earn 4 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines&#xAE; purchases, including flights, inflight, and Southwest gift cards.<\/li><li>Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and restaurants<\/li><li>First checked bag free for Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation.<\/li><li>Select a Preferred seat at booking, at no additional charge, when available.<\/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>No foreign transaction fees.<\/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 all Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants<\/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\/SWPriority\/\" 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?v2026-5-1255ada91d#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/southwest-priority\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest Priority Card Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Southwest consumer credit card offers can be a great opportunity, especially if you can make good use of up to 60,000 Rapid Rewards points. And honestly, who couldn\u2019t?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With the current offers available, it\u2019s a good time to take a look if you\u2019ve been thinking about applying.<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-chase\"><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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Plus Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Plus Credit Card' data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestRapidRewardsPlusCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$99<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520080\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005150&type=3&u1=ce30cf782a9fe446a546f06ac2c689af&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>2X points per $1 spent on Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and grocery stores on the first $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary 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 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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPremierCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Premier Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Premier Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 55,000 bonus points after spending $1,500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$149<\/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 all Southwest<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at grocery stores and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary 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 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-SouthwestRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Priority Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Southwest Rapid Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Priority Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Southwest Rapid Rewards\u00ae Priority Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/SouthwestAirlinesRapidRewardsPriorityCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$229<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048122\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005153&type=3&u1=685e0c12e06f7221070aaebe7b3405c1&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 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