Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business
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The biggest Southwest bonuses live on the business side.
Welcome Bonus
Under review
Current claim suppressed
Spend Requirement
Under review
Annual Fee
Under review
Last recorded terms remain in the history below
Credit Score
700+
(Good to Excellent)
Historical Offers Chart
Every public offer change we've tracked. Hover for details, timing your application is worth hundreds of dollars.
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 80,000 | $5,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmed | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2023-09 | 80,000 | $5,000 in 3 mo | Bonus increased: 70,000 → 80,000 | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
| 2021-01 | 70,000 | $5,000 in 3 mo | Earliest record | Archive record · no attached snapshot |
Primary-source verification log
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Last Recorded Earning Rates
These terms are historical context and are not presented as current.
- 4xSouthwest purchases
- 3xRapid Rewards hotel and car partners
- 2xRideshare
- 2xInternet, cable, phone, ad spend
- 1xAll other purchases
Last Recorded Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Last Recorded Benefits
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- ✦9,000 anniversary points each year
- ✦Four Upgraded Boardings per year
- ✦365 in-flight WiFi credits per year
- ✦Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit
- ✦No foreign transaction fees
Why it earns its spot
- +80k bonus is a huge head start on the Companion Pass
- +Anniversary points and WiFi credits soften the fee
- +Business card, so it does not count toward 5/24
Where it costs you
- −Needs a legitimate business
- −$199 is steep if you fly Southwest rarely
The Compound Verdict
The classic Companion Pass play pairs this bonus with a personal Southwest card in the same year. For regular Southwest business flyers, the perks justify the fee on their own.
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