Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority
Annual fee: $229
Sign-Up Bonus
Value assumptions and offer source
1.1¢ per point: Business Select (hypothetical scenario, last maintained 2026-01-31). Subtracts the annual fee; excludes ongoing rewards, credits, interest, and taxes.
Offer last checked 2026-10-11.
Offer sourceBonus History
No bonus changes detected yet. Current bonus: 60,000 points (~$660).
Tracking since February 10, 2026
Earning Rates
Card Benefits
- ✓First checked bag free for cardmembers and up to 8 passengers on the same reservation
- ✓Preferred seat at booking, when available
- ✓Extra Legroom seat upgrades within 48 hours of departure, when available
- ✓7,500 points each cardmember anniversary
- ✓10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year
- ✓Group 5 boarding
- ✓25% back on inflight purchases
- ✓No foreign transaction fees
Why Consider the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority from Chase offers a 60,000 points sign-up bonus worth approximately $660. The $2,000 spend requirement over 3 months is manageable for most cardholders.
Beyond the sign-up bonus, the card earns 4x Southwest Airlines purchases, 2x gas stations and restaurants on top of 1x on all other purchases. Rapid Rewards can be redeemed for travel, statement credits, or gift cards.
The $229 annual fee is offset by the card's perks and credits — evaluate which benefits you'd naturally use. The card requires good credit (670+).
Chase Application Rules
5/24 rule: Cannot be approved if you've opened 5+ cards in past 24 months