Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card

80,000 Bonus Points

after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

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Quick Summary

The Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business card is a great grab for anyone who can qualify. Note that this card does not currently exclude Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card holders from getting it.

How to Earn Rewards

4x

Earn 4 points per $1 spent on Southwest Airlines® purchases, including flights, inflight, and Southwest gift cards.

2x

Earn 2 points per $1 spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare.

2x

Earn 2 points per $1 spent on hotel accommodations booked directly with hotel.

2x

Earn 2 points per $1 spent at gas stations and restaurants.

1x

Earn 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases made with your card.

Annual Fee

$299

Our Take

This is one of the higher bonuses on a Southwest co-branded credit card and, of course, these points do count toward the Southwest Companion Pass.

Also of note, the T&Cs do not mention any restriction on this card related to the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card. Which is great news for anyone who has picked up that card in the last 24 months.

Benefits

Upgraded Boarding

4 upgraded boardings per year (until Dec 31, 2025)

Up to $100 Credit

TSA PreCheck/Global Entry application fee statement credit

Free Wi-Fi Credits

365 in-flight WiFi credits per year

Anniversary Bonus

9,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary

First checked bag free for Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers in the same reservation.

Cardmembers and up to 8 passengers in the same reservation will board with Group 5 giving them earlier access to overhead bins.

Compared to Other Cards

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card

Welcome Bonus:

80,000 Bonus Points

after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Annual Fee:

$299

Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card

Welcome Bonus:

60,000 points

Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.

Annual Fee:

$149

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

Welcome Bonus:

Limited Time Offer: Our best points offer this year, earn 100,000 bonus points

after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 5 months from account opening.

Annual Fee:

$99

Editorial Note

Content is not provided or commissioned by credit card issuers. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of the credit card issuers, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the credit card issuers.