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Learn here how to apply for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
(All information about the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card was collected independently by Eye of the Flyer. It was neither provided nor reviewed by the card issuer.)
Current Welcome Offer: a Companion Pass® good through February 28, 2026, plus 30,000 bonus points after spending $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: $229
Foreign Transaction Fees: $0
Points Earnings:
- 4X 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
- Upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours prior to departure when available
- 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 — standard or preferred seat — within 48 hours prior to departure when available
- 10% Southwest discount bonus code each year
- Receive 6,000 bonus points each year upon card renewal (starting the second year of card membership)
- 15,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year
- Unlimited Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs)
- Earn 1,500 TQPs toward A-List status for every $10,000 you spend on the card. There is no limit on the number of TQPs you can earn!
- 25% back on Southwest inflight purchases
Southwest Travel Benefits
- Enjoy four (4) upgraded boardings (boarding positions A1-A15) per year when available.
Quick Take
Points earning-wise, it’s fine. To be honest, a better strategy is earning points on a Chase card — while using the Rapid Rewards Priority® card for the Southwest benefits. Chase Ultimate Rewards® points transfer to Southwest Rapid Rewards.
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® Priority Credit Card
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