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Earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Full benefits & perks
- First checked bag free for you and up to 8 passengers on the same reservation
- 9,000 anniversary points every year
- 10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost every year
- Complimentary Preferred seat at booking (when available)
- Upgrade to an Extra Legroom seat within 48 hours prior to departure (when available)
- Board with Group 5 for earlier access to overhead bins
- Up to 365 inflight Wi-Fi credits per year (one per day)
- Up to $120 statement credit for Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS every 4 years
- Up to $120 annually in Instacart credits ($10/month) through December 31, 2027
- 2,500 Tier Qualifying Points toward A-List status for every $5,000 spent
- Complimentary DashPass for 12 months (activate by December 31, 2027)
- 25% back on inflight purchases
- Does not count toward Chase's 5/24 rule
- No foreign transaction fees
My thoughts
This is the premium Southwest business card and the benefits make up for its higher annual fee quickly for frequent Southwest flyers. The daily inflight Wi-Fi credits alone are worth up to $365/year, and the Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit, stronger anniversary bonus, and Preferred seat at booking make the $299 fee very justifiable if Southwest is your go-to airline. Like all Southwest business cards, it doesn't count toward your 5/24 number. If you're going for the Southwest Companion Pass, the 80,000-point welcome offer plus the 10,000 Companion Pass boost gives you a massive head start.
How to use your points
Southwest Rapid Rewards points are best used for free flights on Southwest. Here are the best ways to use them:
- Book free Southwest flights — points cover the base fare with no blackout dates
- Earn the Southwest Companion Pass so your designated companion flies free on every flight — learn all about the Companion Pass
- Put spending toward Tier Qualifying Points to work your way to A-List status
- Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Southwest Rapid Rewards to top off your balance — learn more here
The best Southwest business card for frequent Southwest travelers.
- Daily inflight Wi-Fi credits (up to 365/year) are a standout perk for frequent flyers
- Biggest welcome offer of all the Southwest cards at 80,000 points
- 9,000 anniversary points every year, which is the highest of any Southwest card
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit and Preferred seat at booking add real everyday value
- Doesn't count toward 5/24, so you can keep those personal Chase card slots open
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