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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
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Good to Excellent Credit Recommended (670-850) ? CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

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Good to Excellent Credit Recommended (670-850) ? CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

CreditCards.com credit ranges are a variation of FICO® Score 8, one of many types of credit scores lenders may use when considering your credit card application.

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Intro Bonus
Intro Bonus
40,000 points Earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
Reward Rates
2X 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases and Rapid Rewards® hotel and car rental partner purchases.
1X 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Balance Transfers Intro APR
N/A
Purchases Intro APR
N/A
Regular APR
17.74% - 24.74% Variable
Annual Fee
$99

Great for:

Gaining Companion Pass eligibility. Southwest offers a one-time bonus of 40,000 points to cardholders who spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.

This is one of several Southwest credit cards included in our list of the best airline credit cards.

Highlights

  • Earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
  • 6,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.
  • 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases and Rapid Rewards® hotel and car rental partner purchases.
  • 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • No blackout dates or seat restrictions.
  • Redeem your points for flights, hotel stays, gift cards, access to events, and more.

Features

  • Airline
    Airline
  • Auto Rental Insurance
    Auto Rental Insurance
  • Concierge Service
    Concierge Service
  • EMV
    EMV
  • Excellent Credit
    Excellent Credit
  • Extended Warranty Program
    Extended Warranty Program
  • Free Checked Baggage
    Free Checked Baggage
  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement
    Lost Luggage Reimbursement
  • Mobile Pay Ready
    Mobile Pay Ready
  • No Change Fee
    No Change Fee
  • No Foreign Transaction Fees
    No Foreign Transaction Fees
  • Popular
    Popular
  • Purchase Protection
    Purchase Protection
  • Rewards
    Rewards
  • Roadside Assistance
    Roadside Assistance
  • Travel
    Travel
  • Travel Accident Insurance
    Travel Accident Insurance
  • Travel Assistance
    Travel Assistance
  • Unsecured credit card
    Unsecured credit card
  • Visa Signature®
    Visa Signature®
  • Zero Fraud Liability
    Zero Fraud Liability

Staff Review

 

Our take: With an above average rewards value and a top shelf sign-up bonus, the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Premier card packs an impressive amount of earnings into its rewards program.

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Cardholder Reviews

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Average Ratings: (collected by Chase)
4.5 out of 5 stars
Ratings and reviews provided by issuer as of 2019-07-26.
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