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Up to 2X Reward Rate
Earn 2X points per $1 spent on Southwest and Rapid Rewards® hotel and car rental partner purchases; Earn 1X points on all other purchases
Why We Picked It
Southwest’s highest level rewards card is an excellent value for their frequent flier set. Its set of rewards and perks, including a $75 annual travel credit, easily offsets the annual fee — plus your purchases earn tier qualifying points toward A-list status.
Pros
- No foreign transaction fee
- Outstanding welcome bonus
- Earn points toward A-list status
- Unlimited rewards seats
Cons
- High regular APR
- No intro APR offer
- Rewards flights only available on Southwest, no partner airlines
- $149 annual fee
Card Details
- Earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
- 7,500 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary each year.
- $75 Southwest® travel credit each year.
- 4 Upgraded Boardings per year when available.
- 20% back on in-flight drinks and WiFi.
- 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases and Rapid Rewards® hotel and car rental partner purchases.
- 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases and your points never expire.
- No foreign transaction fees.
