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Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Card

$229 annual fee40,000 point bonus after $5,000 in 3 months

Is it worth it for you?

That depends entirely on how you spend. Run your numbers and this page shows your figure instead of a guess.

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What it earns

travel4×

dining2×

gas2×

everything else1×

Credits

$160of face value a year — worth only what you'd actually use.

25% Back on Inflight PurchasesSouthwest Airlines inflight purchases (drinks and WiFi)$0

Complimentary DashPass with $10 Quarterly DiscountDoorDash non-restaurant orders$40

Monthly Instacart+ CreditInstacart purchases of $10 or more$120

Recent news

What's changed lately — this is why a static review goes stale and this page doesn't.

Southwest cardholder promo: Earn 2X Companion Pass qualifying points on hotels & lodging

If you're chasing the Southwest Companion Pass, booking hotels on your Southwest card this quarter can shave 10,000 points off the climb — but only if you got targeted.

via frequentmiler

Benefits

Free Live TV on WiFi-Enabled AircraftWatch free live TV on WiFi-enabled Southwest flights.

4x Points on Southwest Airlines PurchasesEarn 4 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines flights, inflight purchases, and gift cards.

Preferred Seat Selection at BookingSelect preferred or standard seats when booking flights for yourself and up to 8 passengers on the same reservation.

Extra Legroom Seat UpgradeUpgrade to extra legroom seats within 48 hours before departure for yourself and up to 8 passengers.

First Checked Bag FreeGet your first standard checked bag free, plus 8 additional passengers on the same reservation.

Group 5 BoardingBoard your Southwest flight in Group 5, plus up to 8 passengers on the same reservation.

7,500 Bonus Points AnnuallyEarn 7,500 bonus Rapid Rewards points each account anniversary year.

2,500 Tier Qualifying Points AnnuallyEarn 2,500 tier qualifying points for each $5,000 spent in purchases annually, which count toward A-List and A-List Preferred status.

Card details last checked Mar 19, 2026. No affiliate links on this page — we're paid for verdicts, not applications.