Alex Breen, Rewards Analyst
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You can transfer Southwest points in increments of 500 (or 1,000 when certain promotions are available) to another member online from your Southwest Rapid Rewards account. Once the transfer is complete, the points will be available in the recipient’s account within 72 hours. Currently, Southwest does not allow transfers to any other loyalty programs.
How to Transfer Your Southwest Points to Another Member
- Visit the Southwest Rapid Rewards transfer page and log in to your account.
- Click the “Transfer points” from the available options.
- Enter the recipient’s name and any other required information as it appears on their points account.
- Input the number of points you wish to transfer.
- Make sure all the information is entered correctly and submit your transfer request.
You can transfer a minimum of 2,000 miles, and up to 60,000 miles per transaction, which is also the number of miles you can send per day.
Here’s How Much It Costs to Transfer Southwest Points
- Transaction Fee: Not applicable
- Mileage Fee: $5 for every 500 Rapid Rewards points
- Average Points Value: 1.21 cents each, when redeemed for flights
Is Transferring Southwest Points Worth It?
Transferring Southwest points is not worth it as fees often make this option less appealing than redeeming them directly. To maximize value, consider using your points to book a flight for the recipient instead.
If you want to learn more, check out WalletHub's review of the Southwest Rapid Rewards program.
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How much are Southwest points worth?
Southwest points are worth about 1.21 cents each on average, meaning 10,000 Southwest points are worth roughly $121. The value of Southwest points depends on how they are redeemed, and each point can be worth up to about 1.73 cents when redeemed for flights. You can use WalletHub’s Southwest Points Value Calculator to estimate the cash value of any number of points.
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How do I redeem my Southwest Rapid Rewards points?
To redeem Southwest points, log in to your Southwest Rapid Rewards account online, call 800-435-9792, or use the Southwest mobile app. Southwest points are worth about 1.21 cents each when redeemed for Southwest Airlines flights, making this the best redemption option.
How to Redeem Southwest Rewards for Flights
- Login to your Southwest Rapid Rewards account.
- Enter your travel details and select the “Show fares in points” option.
- Click “Search flights” to view available fares offering...
How much is 50,000 reward points worth?
50,000 reward points are worth around $500, on average, but the exact value depends on which rewards program is offering the points and how you redeem them. In some cases, your reward points could be worth a lot more or a lot less. Below, you can find examples of how much 50,000 reward points are worth across various credit card, hotel and airline rewards programs.
How Much 50,000 Reward Points Are Worth
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