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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:

  • 3,000 anniversary points

  • 10% promo code each year

  • Group 5 boarding

  • 3x on all Southwest Airlines purchases

  • 2x on gas and groceries up to $5,000 per year combined

  • Complimentary standard seat selection 48 hours prior to departure

  • 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:

  • 6,000 anniversary points

  • 15% promo code each year

  • Group 5 boarding

  • 3x on all Southwest Airlines purchases

  • 2x on gas and groceries up to $8,000 per year combined

  • Complimentary standard or priority seat selection 48 hours prior to departure

  • 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:

  • 7,500 anniversary points

  • Group 5 boarding

  • 4x on all Southwest Airlines purchases

  • 2x on gas and groceries, no cap

  • Preferred seat selection at booking

  • 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
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Earn 60,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months
$149 annual fee
Benefits:

  • 6,000 anniversary points

  • 15% promo code each year (excluding basic fare)

  • Group 5 boarding

  • 3x on all Southwest Airlines purchases

  • 2x on gas and groceries up to $8,000 per year combined

  • Complimentary standard seat selection 48 hours prior to departure

  • Free checked bag for cardmember and up to 8 additional guests on same reservation 

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Earn 80,000 points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months
$299 annual fee
Benefits:

  • 9,000 anniversary points

  • Complimentary preferred seat selection at booking

  • Upgrade to extra legroom seat 48 hours before departure (where available)

  • Group 5 boarding

  • 4x on all Southwest Airlines purchases

  • 2x on gas and groceries up to $8,000 per year combined

  • Free checked bag for cardmember and up to 8 additional guests on same reservation 

  • 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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