Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
40,000 bonus points
after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
40,000 bonus points
after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
Accepted Credit Scores
Excellent Credit, Good Credit
Annual Fee
$99
Rewards
Earn 40,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
6,000 anniversary points each year.
Earn 3X points on Southwest® purchases.
Earn 2X points on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.
Earn 2X points on internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming.
2 EarlyBird Check-In® each year.
All points earned count towards Companion Pass®.
APR on Purchases
16.24% - 23.24% (V)
Balance Transfer
APR: 16.24% - 23.24% (V)
Balance Transfer Fee
Editor's Take
Southwest Premier Card Pros & Cons
Attainable initial bonus
6,000-point annual anniversary bonus
Strong earning rates for people who fly often and always with Southwest
$99 annual fee
High regular APR
Southwest Premier Card's Additional Info
cash advance fee | Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each transaction, whichever is greater. |
cash advance APR | 25.24% (V) |
foreign transaction fee | $0 |
smart chip | Yes, chip-and-signature |
max late fee | See Terms |
max overlimit fee | See Terms |
max penalty APR | 29.99% (V) |
grace period | See Terms |
No foreign transaction fees.
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How do I get pre-approved for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card?
You can get pre-approved for a Southwest Premier Card only if you get an invitation to apply. Unfortunately, the issuer does not offer pre-approval through its website anymore. If you're interested in applying for a Southwest Premier Card, you will have to do so without the benefit of checking... show more
What's the starting credit limit for the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier card?
The starting credit limit for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card is $2,000 or more. Everyone who gets approved for the Southwest Premier Card is guaranteed a credit limit of at least $2,000, and particularly creditworthy applicants could get limits a lot higher than that. The higher an... show more
How much are Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier points worth ?
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card points are worth 1.37 cents each, on average, so 10,000 points will get you back around $137. The value of the points depends on how they are redeemed. For example, they have the highest value when used for Rapid Rewards flights.
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The credit score needed for the southwest card is 700? Which report do they pull from?
Does the Southwest Rapid Rewards card provide expedited access at airports?
I can't tell if every dollar earned is applied toward the complimentary pass. Can you clarify please?
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