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Learn here how to apply for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
Current Welcome Offer: Earn earn a Companion Pass® good through February 28, 2026, plus 30,000 points after you spend $4,000 in eligible purchases within three (3) months of being approved for card membership. . Learn here how to apply.
Card Type: Visa
What Kind of Points/Miles the Card Earns: Southwest Rapid Rewards points
Annual Fee: $99
Foreign Transaction Fees: 0%
Points Earnings:
- 2X on Southwest Airlines purchases
- 2X at gas stations and grocery stores on the first $5,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year.
- 2X on local transit and commuting, including rideshare (through December 31, 2025)
- 2X on internet, cable, and phone services (through December 31, 2025)
- 2X on select streaming (through December 31, 2025)
- 1X on all other eligible purchases
Other Card Earnings and Bonuses
- Free first checked bag for the primary cardholder and up to eight others traveling on the same confirmation number
- Group 5 boarding
- Standard seat selection within 48 hours prior to departure when available
- 10% Southwest discount bonus code each year
- 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year
- Receive 3,000 bonus points each year upon card renewal (starting the second year of card membership)
- 25% back on Southwest inflight purchases
- Two (2) Early Bird Boardings through December 31, 2025
Quick Take
If you really see yourself spending time flying Southwest, look into the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card or at the very least, the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card. Those don’t charge foreign transaction fees — and come with Southwest travel benefits.
Fine print, per Chase: “(This product is) available to you if you do not have a current Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card and have not received a new Cardmember bonus within the last 24 months. This does not apply to Business Card and Employee Credit Card products.”
Learn here how to apply for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
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