Rapid Rewards
Earn more wherever you go with a Rapid Rewards® Credit Card
Get more out of every trip with the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Credit Card. From earning points on everyday purchases to travel perks like first checked bag free*, our benefits are always evolving—with more to come. Whether you’re booking your next vacay or grabbing your morning coffee, your card helps you get closer to your next reward flight. Explore our card options below and find the one that fits how you travel.
*Weight and size limits apply
Earn 80,000 points with the Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card
Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Card
Earn 60,000 points
after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.
$149 annual fee applied to your first billing statement††
Elevate your travel experience*
Complimentary Preferred seat
Select a Preferred or Standard seat within 48 hours prior to departure, when available - for Cardmembers and up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation.
First checked bag free
Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation can check their first bag at no additional cost. Save up to $90 round trip. For a group of 4 this could be a savings of $360 round trip ($45 per bag per trip).
Spend your way to A-List
Earn 2,000 tier qualifying points (TQPs) toward A-List status for every $5,000 spent in purchases annually accelerating your way to A-List status.
10,000 Companion Pass
qualifying points boost each year.
Boarding benefit
Cardmembers and up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation will board with no later than Group 5.
15% Flight Discount
Receive a 15% promo code each year on your cardmember anniversary (Excludes Basic fare).
No foreign transaction fees✝
25% back
on inflight purchases.
Turn your buys into Southwest flys*
6,000 points every year
on your Cardmember anniversary.
3X
Earn 3 points for every $1 you spend on Southwest Airlines® purchases.
2X
Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year.
2X
Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel.
2X
Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
1X
Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend on all other purchases.
Employee Cards
at no additional cost and earn points on employee spending.
Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Card
Earn 80,000 points
after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.
$299 annual fee applied to your first billing statement††
Elevate your travel experience**
Complimentary Preferred seat at booking
Select a Preferred or Standard seat at booking, at no additional charge, when available - for Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation.
First checked bag free
Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation can check their first bag at no additional cost. Save up to $90 round trip. For a group of 4 this could be a savings of $360 round trip ($45 per bag per trip).
Extra Legroom seat upgrade
Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation can enjoy unlimited upgrades to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours prior to departure, at no additional charge, when available.
Spend your way to A-List
Earn 2,500 tier qualifying points (TQPs) toward A-List status for every $5,000 spent in purchases annually accelerating your way to A-List status.
10,000 Companion Pass
qualifying points boost each year.
Boarding benefit
Cardmembers and up to 8 additional Passengers on the same reservation will board with no later than Group 5.
Up to $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit
Receive a statement credit of up to $120 every 4 years as reimbursement for the application fee for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS.
No foreign transaction fees✝✝
25% back
on inflight purchases.
Turn your buys into Southwest flys**
9,000 points every year
on your Cardmember anniversary.
4X
Earn 4 points for every $1 you spend on Southwest Airlines® purchases.
2X
Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and restaurants.Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and resta
2X
Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend on hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel.
2X
Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
1X
Earn 1 point for every $1 you spend on all other purchases.
Employee Cards
at no additional cost and earn points on employee spending.
How to earn points with our partners
From dining to driving, making purchases with our partners gives you even more ways to earn points doing things you normally do. How easy is that?
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Important information
Rapid Rewards terms and conditions apply. Review the full terms here.