Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business

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Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business

Offer Strength

Above average
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$65 above typical value

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Estimated bonus value: ~$780

Base score: 43

Airline boost: +15

Ongoing airline value (conservative, ~2 trips/yr): ~$147

1 free checked bag

Current $780 vs typical $715

Net value after annual fee: ~$778

Estimate based on our value hints; not financial advice.

Annual Fee

$149/yr

Credit Score

Moderate approval

Good credit recommended (670+)

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Welcome Offer

Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Last verified Feb 22, 2026

Earning Rates

Southwest Airlines purchases

3x points

Flights, inflight, and Southwest gift cards

Gas stations + restaurants

2x points

First $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year

All other purchases

1x point

Key benefits

Welcome bonus

Earn 60,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months.

Free first checked bag

For you and up to 8 additional passengers on the same reservation.

Seat selection benefit

Select a Standard or Preferred seat within 48 hours prior to departure, when available.

6,000 anniversary points

Each year on your cardmember anniversary.

Perks

15% flight discount

Promo code each year on your cardmember anniversary (excludes Basic fare).

25% back on inflight purchases

Statement credit when you use your card inflight.

Companion Pass boost

10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points each year.

A‑List status boost

2,000 TQPs for every $5,000 spent in purchases annually.

Ongoing Value

Annual benefits that offset the fee year after year.

Free Checked Bags

1 free checked bag per flight

Priority Boarding

Priority boarding on eligible flights

Annual Fee Breakeven

Benefits value$149 fee
$70Fee not fully offset
Free checked bags$70
Net after fee-$79

Good fit for

AirlineTravelBusinessSouthwest Airlines purchasesGas stations + restaurantsAll other purchases

About this card

The Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business is a business airline rewards card with a $149 annual fee. New cardholders can earn 60,000 points after spending $3,000 in 90 days.

Best for

occasional travelers, frequent flyers, small business owners

Key considerations

The $149 annual fee requires moderate use to justify. Subject to Chase 5/24 rule — plan application timing.

Card analysis

Offer analysis

The current offer on the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business awards 60,000 points after spending $3,000 within 90 days of account opening.

Annual fee value

The $149 annual fee is partially offset by ongoing benefits including free checked bags (~$70/yr), with an estimated total value of ~$70 per year.

In the first year, the sign-up bonus alone delivers approximately $701 in net value after the annual fee and benefit credits.

Application strategy

This card is subject to Chase’s 5/24 rule. If you have opened five or more personal credit cards from any issuer in the past 24 months, your application will likely be denied regardless of your credit score. Consider whether using a 5/24 slot on this card is the best use of your limited Chase applications.

This card belongs to the southwest product family. Chase may restrict you from holding multiple cards in the same family or earning bonuses on related products. Review family-specific restrictions on our How It Works page before applying.

Analysis is auto-generated from card data and known issuer rules. Not financial advice.

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