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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
Welcome Bonus Earn Companion Pass through 2/28/27 and 20,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
Welcome Bonus Earn Companion Pass through 2/28/27 and 20,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Annual Fee:$99
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The Southwest Rapid Rewards® 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® purchases.
  • Earn Companion Pass through 2/28/27 and 20,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • 3,000 anniversary points each year.
  • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines® purchases
  • 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
  • Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation can check their first bag at no additional cost.
  • Select a Standard seat within 48 hours prior to departure, when available.
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • Member FDIC
  • 2X points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases
  • 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and grocery stores on the first $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year
  • 1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases
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