Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: 80,000 points
  • +Up to 4x on Southwest flights
  • +No foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • High annual fee ($299/yr)
  • No lounge access
  • No purchase protection

Our Review

Elevate Your Business Travel with the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Card

  • 80,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months
  • 9,000 anniversary points each year after your cardmember anniversary
  • 4X points per $1 on Southwest® purchases
  • 3X points per $1 on Rapid Rewards® hotel and car rental partner purchases
  • 2X points per $1 on local transit & rideshare
  • 2X points per $1 on social media & search engine advertising, internet, cable & phone services
  • 1X point per $1 on all other purchases
  • 4 upgraded boardings per year when available
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • $199 annual fee

Designed for entrepreneurs who fly Southwest frequently, this card turns routine business expenses into Rapid Rewards points faster. Unlock a generous welcome bonus, enjoy annual anniversary points to boost your balance, and accelerate earnings on flights, hotel stays, advertising and more. With perks like upgraded boarding and no foreign transaction fees, you’ll travel smarter and save on additional charges. Manage your account, book flights and redeem rewards seamlessly through the Southwest app or online portal.

Terms apply. Welcome bonus requires $5,000 spend in the first 3 months. Upgraded boardings subject to availability. See issuer for complete details and enrollment requirements.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

Southwest Rapid Rewards pts per dollar

Southwest flights

4x

Southwest Rapid Rewards pts per dollar

Gas

2x

Southwest Rapid Rewards pts per dollar

Restaurants

2x

Southwest Rapid Rewards pts per dollar

Transit

2x

Southwest Rapid Rewards pts per dollar

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See how much you could earn with this card based on your spending.

¢/ point
0.50¢
Groceries1x
$700/mo
Gas & EV2x
$200/mo
Transit2x
$100/mo
Restaurants2x
$300/mo
Pharmacy1x
$50/mo
Travel1x
$150/mo
Bills & recurring payments1x
$250/mo
Telecom1x
$150/mo
Entertainment & streaming1x
$100/mo
Office supplies1x
$0/mo
All other spending1x
$500/mo

Points Earned

37,200

Southwest Rapid Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$372

After Fees

+$73

1st Year Value

$873

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1x8,400 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 2x4,800 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 2x2,400 pts
Restaurants$3,600/yr × 2x7,200 pts
Pharmacy$600/yr × 1x600 pts
Travel$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Bills & recurring payments$3,000/yr × 1x3,000 pts
Telecom$1,800/yr × 1x1,800 pts
Entertainment & streaming$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 pts
All other spending$6,000/yr × 1x6,000 pts
Total annual spend$30,000
Total monthly spend$2,500
Average earn rate on spend per year1.24x
Total points earned37,200 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$372

Perks & Benefits

Priority Boarding

Included

NEXUS Credit

$120

Additional Benefits

  • First checked bag free for the Cardmember and up to eight additional passengers on the same reservation, a saving of up to $360 roundtrip for a group of four.
  • Boarding benefit: the Cardmember and up to eight passengers on the same reservation board with Group 5, giving earlier access to overhead bins.
  • Complimentary Preferred seat selection at booking and unlimited Extra Legroom seat upgrades within 48 hours of departure, when available.
  • 9,000 bonus points each year after your Cardmember anniversary.
  • 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year.
  • Up to $120 statement credit every four years as reimbursement for the Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS application fee.
  • 25% back as a statement credit on Southwest Airlines inflight drink purchases.

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $299
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    0%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
  • 9,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.
  • 4X points on Southwest® purchases.
  • 3X points on Rapid Rewards® hotel & car rental partners.
  • 2X points on rideshare.
  • 2X points on social media & search engine advertising, internet, cable, & phone services.
  • 1X points on all other purchases.
  • 4 Upgraded Boardings per year when available.
  • Member FDIC

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