Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Welcome Bonus: 80,000 points
  • +Up to 3x on Southwest flights
  • +No foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • High annual fee ($149/yr)
  • No lounge access
  • No purchase protection

Our Review

Optimize every business trip with the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card.

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

Designed for entrepreneurs who rely on Southwest for flights and invest in advertising and operations, this card accelerates your rewards on every dollar. Redeem points for free travel with no blackout dates, enjoy annual anniversary points to boost your balance, and breeze through security with upgraded boarding privileges. Manage your account and track your points seamlessly in the Southwest® mobile app or online portal, and keep foreign transaction costs at zero when you travel abroad.

Terms apply. Bonus points and anniversary credits require qualifying purchases. Upgraded boardings subject to availability. See issuer’s site for complete details.

Rewards

All Spending

1x

Southwest Rapid Rewards pts per dollar

Southwest flights

3x

Southwest Rapid Rewards pts per dollar

Gas

2x

Southwest Rapid Rewards pts per dollar

Restaurants

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
Transit1x
$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

36,000

Southwest Rapid Rewards/yr

Estimated Value

$360

After Fees

+$211

1st Year Value

$1,011

incl. welcome bonus

Breakdown

Groceries$8,400/yr × 1x8,400 pts
Gas & EV$2,400/yr × 2x4,800 pts
Transit$1,200/yr × 1x1,200 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 year1.2x
Total points earned36,000 pts
Value of points accumulated in the first year$360

Perks & Benefits

Priority Boarding

Included

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.
  • Standard or Preferred seat selection within 48 hours of departure, when available.
  • 6,000 bonus points each year after your Cardmember anniversary.
  • 15% flight discount promo code each year on your Cardmember anniversary, excluding Basic fare.
  • 25% back as a statement credit on Southwest Airlines inflight drink and WiFi purchases.

Fees and interest rates

  • Annual Fee
    $149
  • Foreign currency conversion fee
    0%

Terms & Conditions

Card Features

  • Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
  • 6,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.
  • 3X points on Southwest Airlines® purchases.
  • 2X points on Rapid Rewards® hotel & car rental partners.
  • 2X points on rideshare.
  • 1X point per $1 on all other purchases.
  • 2 EarlyBird Check-In® each year.
  • Member FDIC

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