Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Companion Pass chasers & Southwest loyalists
Annual Fee
$149
Bonus Value
$675
Rating
4.3/5
Category
Airline
Sign-Up Bonus
50,000 points after $1,000 spend in 3 months
Estimated value: $675
Rewards Rate
4X on Southwest, 2X gas/dining/transit/internet/streaming, 1X everything else
Key Perks & Benefits
- +7,500 anniversary points ($100+ value)
- +$75 annual Southwest travel credit
- +Preferred seat selection at booking
- +Free checked bags (SW standard)
- +No change fees ever
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Low $1K spend requirement
- +Path to Companion Pass
- +No change fees
Cons
- -Limited SW network
- -No assigned seating
The Bottom Line
The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card is best suited for companion pass chasers & southwest loyalists. With a $149 annual fee, the card needs to deliver at least that much in value through its perks and rewards to be worthwhile.
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