Offer Strength
Above average · $100 above typical
Show breakdown
Estimated bonus value: ~$800
Base score: 45
Airline boost: +15
Assumes 2 trips/year, conservative usage.
Current $800 vs typical $700
Net value after annual fee: ~$501
Estimate based on our value hints; not financial advice.
Annual Fee
$299/yr
Southwest Performance Business
Welcome Offer
Earn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Earning Rates
Southwest Airlines purchases
4x points
Flights, inflight, and Southwest gift cards
Hotel accommodations booked direct
2x points
Gas stations + restaurants
2x points
Local transit + commuting
2x points
Including rideshare
All other purchases
1x point
Key Benefits
Welcome bonus
Earn 80,000 points after $5,000 spend in 3 months.
Preferred + Extra Legroom seats
Complimentary Preferred seat at booking and Extra Legroom upgrade within 48 hours, when available.
Free first checked bag
For you and up to 8 additional passengers on the same reservation.
9,000 anniversary points
Each year on your cardmember anniversary.
Perks
Boarding benefit
Group 5 boarding for you and up to 8 passengers on the same reservation.
25% back on inflight purchases
Statement credit when you use your card inflight.
Companion Pass boost
10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each year.
Global Entry/TSA PreCheck/NEXUS credit
Up to $120 fee credit.
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