Southwest Rapid Rewards

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card

Name: Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Brand: Chase

Issued by Chase · $149/yr annual fee

Welcome bonus

50,000 points

After $1,000 spend in 3 months

Welcome offers vary — has reached 80k.

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Key benefits

›$75 annual Southwest travel credit
›7,500 anniversary bonus points
›4 upgraded boardings per year (when available)
›20% back on in-flight drinks and Wi-Fi
›No foreign transaction fees

Earn rates

Southwest purchases	3×
Rapid Rewards hotel & car rental partners	2×
Local transit & commuting, streaming	2×
All else	1×

Why this card

$75 travel credit + 7,500 anniversary points (~$112 value) effectively reduces AF to ~$0. Best Southwest personal card. Combine with a Southwest business card to chase the Companion Pass.

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