Can you transfer points from Chase Sapphire to Southwest?

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There are 11 Chase Sapphire Reserve airline partners, including JetBlue, Southwest and United. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders can transfer points to partner airlines’ frequent flyer programs in increments of 1,000, at a rate of one partner mile per Chase Sapphire Reserve point.

This can be a good option if you already have a lot of miles with a particular airline partner. But not all airlines’ miles have equal value. So, some Chase Sapphire Reserve airlines will offer a better deal for your points than others.... read full answer

Here are the Chase Sapphire Reserve airline partners:

AerLingus AirClub

Air Canada Aeroplan

British Airways Executive Club

Emirates Skywards

Flying Blue AIR FRANCE/KLM

Iberia Plus

JetBlue TrueBlue

Singapore Airlines Kris Flyer

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards

United MileagePlus

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

To transfer points to one of Chase Sapphire Reserve’s airline partners, log in to the Chase Ultimate Rewards site, click “Use Points” and select “Transfer to travel partners.” Then click on the loyalty program you want to use, enter your membership information and choose an amount to transfer. Lastly, double-check everything because all transfers are final.

In addition to its airline partners, Chase lets you transfer points to the loyalty programs of three different hotel chains. And remember that you’re not limited to booking flights with official Chase Sapphire Reserve airline partners. You’ll earn 3 points per $1 spent on airfare on any airline when you charge it to your Chase Sapphire Reserve card or 1 - 10 points per $1 spent when you book through Chase. And your $300 annual travel credit can cover any type of airfare, too.

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Answer 1 · 2022-07-02 23:43:33

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Yes, cardholders can transfer points from Chase Sapphire to Southwest Rapid Rewards at a 1:1 ratio, in 1,000-point increments. Southwest is among the 11 airline loyalty programs partnered with Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card.

You can also book Southwest flights using Ultimate Rewards points without transferring them to the Southwest loyalty program first, but you’ll have to do so over the phone. Southwest typically only allows booking directly through their own site, so the only way to book using Chase points is to call (866) 951-6592 and have a Chase representative do it on your behalf.

Here’s how much rewards points are worth:

Southwest Rapid Rewards points are worth an average of 1.6 cents each. This is very comparable to the value of Chase Sapphire Reserve points, at 1.5 cents each toward travel. And the value is even better than that of Chase Sapphire Preferred points, worth 1.25 cents each toward travel.

Other Chase Sapphire Perks that Work with Southwest

There are also a few other Chase Sapphire benefits and perks that work with Southwest, but aren’t exclusive to that airline.

Chase Sapphire Reserve: Cardholders get a total of 10 points per $1 spent on hotels and car rentals booked through Chase, a total of 10 points per $1 spent on prepaid restaurant reservations or takeout orders made through Chase, a total of 5 points per $1 spent on flights purchased through Chase, 3 points per $1 spent on all other travel and dining purchases, and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases. Southwest airfare is eligible for reimbursement through Chase Sapphire Reserve’s annual $300 travel credit, too.
Chase Sapphire Preferred: You earn 5 points per $1 spent on travel purchased through Chase, 2 points per $1 on all other travel purchases, 3 points per $1 on dining and online grocery purchases, 3 points per $1 on select streaming services, and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.

Nevertheless, if you’re a frequent Southwest flyer, you may want to consider one of Chase’s credit cards that are co-branded with the airline. They tend to offer perks specific to Southwest, such as free checked bags, upgraded boarding status, or discounts on in-flight services, along with yearly points bonuses.

Can you transfer points from Chase Sapphire to Southwest?

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