American Express Membership Rewards

Rapid Rewards Preferred Partners - American Express


Starting April 1, 2009, American Express Membership Rewards® points can now be immediately transferred into Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® credits.

  • Southwest Airlines participates in the Membership Rewards® Program from American Express. Points earned for purchases made with the American Express Card can be used towards various rewards including Award travel on Southwest Airlines.
  • With a simple call to American Express, participants can transfer points from their Membership Rewards account into their Rapid Rewards account to receive credits towards free Awards.
  • You cannot book Award Travel until Membership Rewards points are transferred and an Award is posted to your account. Credits should post immediately but please allow up to 48 hours for credits to post to your Rapid Rewards account.
  • 1,500 Membership Reward points may be transferred for one Rapid Rewards credit (24,000 Membership Reward points = 1 Award).
  • If you're not already a Rapid Rewards Member, you may be enrolled through American Express Membership Rewards. Simply ask American Express for enrollment when requesting your point transfer.
  • Membership Rewards points are not reversible once transferred.
  • For more information about the Membership Rewards program, call American Express at 1-800-AXP-EARN (297-3276).
  • All Rapid Rewards Rules and Regulations apply.

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