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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Welcome Bonus Earn Companion Pass through 2/28/27 and 40,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Welcome Bonus Earn Companion Pass through 2/28/27 and 40,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Annual Fee:$229
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The Southwest Rapid Rewards® 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.
  • Earn Companion Pass through 2/28/27 and 40,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • 7,500 anniversary points each year.
  • Earn 4 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines® purchases, including flights, inflight, and Southwest gift cards.
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and restaurants
  • First checked bag free for Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation.
  • Select a Preferred seat at booking, at no additional charge, when available.
  • Cardmembers and up to 8 passengers in the same reservation will board with Group 5 giving them earlier access to overhead bins.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • Member FDIC
  • 4X points per $1 spent on all Southwest® purchases
  • 2X points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants
  • 1X point per $1 spent on all other purchases
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