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Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card

Earns Rapid Rewards

Welcome Offer

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How to Earn Rewards

3x Points on Southwest Airlines® purchases

2x Points at gas stations and restaurants on the first $8,000 in combined purchases per anniversary year, then 1x (capped — distinct from Performance Business's uncapped 2x)

1x Points on all other purchases

Key Benefits

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6,000 Bonus Points on Each Cardholder Anniversary

Receive 6,000 Rapid Rewards bonus points each cardmember anniversary year. Worth approximately $84.

10,000 Companion Pass Qualifying Points Boost (Annual)

10,000 points will be added to your Companion Pass tracker each year by January 31 (or 30 days from account opening). These aren't points you can spend but do reduce the number you need to earn for a Companion Pass.

2,000 Tier Qualifying Points Per $5,000 Spent (Annual)

Earn 2,000 Tier Qualifying Points (TQPs) toward A-List status for every $5,000 spent in purchases annually.

Standard or Preferred Seat Selection 48hr Before Departure

Select a Standard or Preferred seat within 48 hours prior to departure, when available, for cardholder + up to 8 passengers on same reservation.

15% Flight Discount Promo Code

Receive a 15% promo code each cardmember anniversary year. Can be used for Choice fares and above.

First Checked Bag Free

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

Group 5 Boarding

Cardmembers and up to 8 additional passengers traveling on the same reservation board with Group 5, giving them earlier access to overhead bins.

Katie's Take

Why this card might (or might not) be right for you.

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This card is the lower annual fee business card from Southwest. The offer is also typically lower than on the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card. Compare the Southwest cards in Katie's detailed card guide. It's the one I'd pick — and pair with one of the personal cards to get a Companion Pass if the math works out. For best seating benefits, pair this with a Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card.

Overall, you'll always need to pay attention to your timing when applying if you're trying to maximize the Companion Pass.

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