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Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card

BusinessTravelAirlineDiningGasNo Foreign Transaction Fees

Key Features

Annual Fee$149.00
Regular APR
19.24Min. of (6.75+12.49) and 29.99%–27.74Min. of (6.75+20.99) and 29.99% variable APR.
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About this card

The Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a mixed bag. It offers valuable benefits for Southwest loyalists, such as 3x points on Southwest purchases, a generous sign-up bonus, free checked bags, and an anniversary bonus. However, the high APR range (19.24% - 29.99%) is a significant drawback, making it costly for those who carry a balance. The $149 annual fee needs to be carefully considered against the potential rewards earned. The rewards categories are somewhat limited, and the 2x points on gas and dining have a spending cap. The absence of foreign transaction fees is a plus. Overall, the card's value is heavily tied to Southwest Airlines, and it lacks the flexibility of more general-purpose travel cards. Strengths include the sign-up bonus and Southwest-related perks, while weaknesses include the high APR, annual fee, and limited rewards categories. Therefore, I give an overall rating of 2.9, as an average card with notable limitations.

2.9
Overall Rating

Pros & Cons

What's great

  • Generous sign-up bonus
  • High rewards rate on Southwest purchases
  • Anniversary bonus
  • First checked bag free
  • No foreign transaction fees

Things to consider

  • Annual fee
  • High regular APR
  • Limited rewards categories
  • Rewards caps on some categories

What this card offers

Sign-up bonuses

  • Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Rewards

  • Earn 3 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines purchases.
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 you spend at gas stations and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year.
  • Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
  • Until December 31, 2025, you’ll earn 3 points for each $1 spent on Southwest Cruises purchases.
  • 2 points: Until December 31, 2025, you’ll earn 2 points for each $1 spent on purchases at participating Rapid Rewards hotel and rental car partners and on purchases in the local transit and commuting rewards category.
  • 1 point on balance transfers: You'll earn 1 point for each $1 of the first $15,000 of balance transfers made during the first 90 days from your original account open date.

Other features

  • First Checked Bag Free - Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation can check their first bag at no additional cost. For a group of 4 this would be a savings of up to $280 roundtrip ($35 per bag per trip).
  • Complimentary Preferred seat - Select a Standard or Preferred seat within 48 hours prior to departure, when available. For flights operating with assigned seating in 2026 and beyond.
  • Boarding benefit - Cardmembers and up to 8 passengers in the same reservation will board with Group 5 giving them earlier access to overhead bins. For flights operating with assigned seating in 2026 and beyond.
  • 15% Flight Discount - Receive a 15% promo code each year on your cardmember anniversary (excludes basic fare).
  • 25% back on inflight purchases.
  • 6,000 anniversary points each year - Receive 6,000 bonus points each year after your Cardmember anniversary.
  • Earn 2,000 tier qualifying points (TQPs) toward A-List status for every $5,000 spent in purchases annually.
  • Unlimited reward seats to more than 100 destinations in the U.S., Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean
  • No blackout dates
  • Earn points on every purchase with no limits
  • Employee cards at no additional cost
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Lost Luggage Reimbursement - Provides reimbursement up to $3,000 per covered traveler for the cost to repair or replace checked or carry-on baggage that is lost, damaged or stolen during a covered trip.
  • Baggage Delay Insurance - Reimburses you up to $100 a day for up to 3 days for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing when baggage is delayed over 6 hours.
  • Extended Warranty Protection - Extends the time period of the manufacturer's U.S. warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less, up to four years from the date of purchase.
  • Purchase Protection - Covers your eligible new purchases for 120 days from the date of purchase against damage or theft up to $10,000 per item.
  • Contactless - Just Tap To Pay
  • Chase Pay Over Time lets eligible Chase business card customers break up credit card expenses into manageable payments. No interest - just a fixed monthly fee with plan durations that range from 3-24 months.

Additional Notes

Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Cards are issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Accounts subject to credit approval. Restrictions and limitations apply. Offer subject to change.

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