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Southwest Cards- Gateway to Companion Pass
Southwest credit cards are the fastest way to earn a Companion Pass. If you’re new to this and not sure what that means, check out our complete guide to the Companion Pass here.
Personal Cards
Southwest Rapid Rewards®
Plus Credit Card

Earn 50,000 points after spending $1,000 in first 3 months
$99 annual fee
Benefits:
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3,000 anniversary points
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10% promo code each year
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Group 5 boarding
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3x on all Southwest Airlines purchases
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2x on gas and groceries up to $5,000 per year combined
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Complimentary standard seat selection 48 hours prior to departure
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Free checked bag for cardmember and up to 8 additional guests on same reservation
Southwest Rapid Rewards®
Premier Credit Card

Earn 50,000 points after spending $1,000 in first 3 months
$149 annual fee
Benefits:
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6,000 anniversary points
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15% promo code each year
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Group 5 boarding
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3x on all Southwest Airlines purchases
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2x on gas and groceries up to $8,000 per year combined
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Complimentary standard or priority seat selection 48 hours prior to departure
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Free checked bag for cardmember and up to 8 additional guests on same reservation
Southwest Rapid Rewards®
Priority Credit Card

Earn 50,000 points after spending $1,000 in first 3 months
$229 annual fee
Benefits:
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7,500 anniversary points
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Group 5 boarding
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4x on all Southwest Airlines purchases
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2x on gas and groceries, no cap
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Preferred seat selection at booking
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Free checked bag for cardmember and up to 8 additional guests on same reservation
Business Cards
Southwest Rapid Rewards®
Premier Business Credit Card
Southwest Rapid Rewards®
Performance Business Credit Card

Earn 60,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months
$149 annual fee
Benefits:
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6,000 anniversary points
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15% promo code each year (excluding basic fare)
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Group 5 boarding
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3x on all Southwest Airlines purchases
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2x on gas and groceries up to $8,000 per year combined
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Complimentary standard seat selection 48 hours prior to departure
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Free checked bag for cardmember and up to 8 additional guests on same reservation

Earn 80,000 points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months
$299 annual fee
Benefits:
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9,000 anniversary points
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Complimentary preferred seat selection at booking
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Upgrade to extra legroom seat 48 hours before departure (where available)
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Group 5 boarding
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4x on all Southwest Airlines purchases
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2x on gas and groceries up to $8,000 per year combined
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Free checked bag for cardmember and up to 8 additional guests on same reservation
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Up to $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit
Not sure which card's right for you? Just shoot us a message—we’re happy to help figure it out.
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