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

Earn 60,000 points

Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

at Chase's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.

Rewards Rates
1 - 4X points
Annual Fee
$229
Regular APR
19.24% - 27.74% Variable
Recommended Credit
Good Credit, Excellent Credit

at Chase's secure site.
Terms & restrictions apply. See rates & fees.

At a glance

Rewards Rates

4X: Earn 4X points on Southwest Airlines® purchases.
2X: Earn 2X points at gas stations and restaurants.
1X: Earn 1X points on all other purchases.

Intro Offer

Earn 60,000 points

Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Ongoing Purchases APR

19.24% - 27.74% Variable

Ongoing Balance Transfer APR

19.24% - 27.74% Variable

Ongoing Cash Advance APR

28.49% Variable

Ongoing Penalty APR

Up to 29.99%

Annual Fee

$229

Recommended Credit

Good Credit, Excellent Credit

More Details

Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
7,500 anniversary points each year.

Our Take

TPG Editor's Rating

3.5 / 5

Overview

With enhanced perks like unlimited extra legroom upgrades (when available) and the ability to earn 4 points per dollar spent on Southwest purchases, the Rapid Rewards Priority Card delivers solid value for loyal Southwest travelers. While lacking in diverse everyday bonus categories, the travel-focused benefits make this card ideal for those who prioritize comfort, convenience and progress toward elite status. (Partner offer)

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Pros

Complimentary first checked bag for the cardmember and up to eight additional passengers on the same reservation
Preferred seat selection at booking, when available
Unlimited upgrades to Extra Legroom seating within 48 hours of departure when available
7,500 complimentary Southwest points annually, on each cardmember anniversary
25% discount on inflight purchases
Ability to earn A-List status faster by spending on this card

Cons

$229 annual fee

Who is this card good for?

This card is ideal for frequent Southwest flyers who want premium travel benefits, like preferred seating (when available), free checked bags for their whole group and elite status boosts, without jumping to a business or ultra-premium product. It’s especially useful for Southwest loyalists who want a more comfortable flying experience.

Earning rewards

You’ll earn your rewards in the form of Rapid Rewards points, starting with 4 points per dollar spent on Southwest purchases, 2 points per dollar spent at gas stations and restaurants with no earning cap and 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.