American Express Membership Rewards

Rapid Rewards Preferred Partners - American Express


  • 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. Please allow 3-5 business days for credits to post to your Rapid Rewards account.
  • As of January 1, 2005, 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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