Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
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Good to Excellent

Credit Recommended (670-850)

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Intro Bonus
40,000 pointsEarn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
Reward Rates
3XEarn 3X points on dining, including takeout and eligible delivery services, for the first year.
2XEarn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases.
1XEarn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Balance Transfers Intro APR
N/A
Purchases Intro APR
N/A
Regular APR
15.99% - 22.99% Variable
Annual Fee
$149

Great for:

Elevated Southwest flying experience and sign up bonus. Cardholders earn 4 upgraded boardings per year when available, 7,500 bonus anniversary points, and 20% back on in-flight drinks and WiFi.

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. Plus, earn 3X points on dining, including takeout and eligible delivery services, for the first year.
  • 7,500 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary each year.
  • $75 Southwest® travel credit each year.
  • 4 Upgraded Boardings per year when available.
  • 20% back on in-flight drinks and WiFi.
  • Earn 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases.
  • Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Features

  • Auto Rental Insurance
    Auto Rental Insurance
  • Concierge Service
    Concierge Service
  • EMV
    EMV
  • 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
  • Purchase Protection
    Purchase Protection
  • Rewards
    Rewards
  • Roadside Assistance
    Roadside Assistance
  • Travel
    Travel
  • Travel Accident Insurance
    Travel Accident Insurance
  • Travel Assistance
    Travel Assistance
  • Visa Signature®
    Visa Signature®
  • Zero Fraud Liability
    Zero Fraud Liability

Staff Review

Editor's Rating:

3.6 out of 5

Our take: The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card doesn’t have as much heft as most elite airline cards, but it does offer enough value to justify paying the higher fee.

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