Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business
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The biggest Southwest bonuses live on the business side.
Welcome Bonus
80,000
≈$1,080 value
Spend Requirement
$5,000
in 3 months
Annual Fee
$299
No FTF
Credit Score
700+
(Good to Excellent)
Current offer note: Public offer: 80,000 points after $5,000 in 3 months; $299 annual fee
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Apply nowThis is the best public offer this card has ever had. In 5 tracked offers going back to 2021, nothing has beaten 80k.
Current offer
80k
All-time high
80k
Typical offer
80k
In place since
September 2023
| Observed | Offer | Requirement | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-09 | 80,000 | $5,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmedFreshness-rotation reconfirmation: CNBC Select and MaxRewards both still list 80,000 points after $5,000 in purchases, $299 annual fee. No change. | Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business product page, checked November 9, 2026 → |
| 2026-10-12 | 80,000 | $5,000 in 3 mo | Terms reconfirmedPublic offer: 80,000 points after $5,000 in 3 months; $299 annual fee | Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business product page → |
| 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
Append-only evidence ledger- changed
Annual fee now $299 (was $199); offer 80k after $5k in 3 months unchanged; earn rates restructured; Upgraded Boardings and WiFi credits replaced by free bag, Preferred seats and Extra Legroom upgrades.
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Earning Rates
- 4xSouthwest purchases
- 2xHotel stays booked directly with the hotel
- 2xGas stations and restaurants
- 2xLocal transit and commuting, including rideshare
- 1xAll other purchases
Credits
No statement credits, this card wins on earn rates, not coupons.
Benefits
- ✦9,000 anniversary points each year
- ✦First checked bag free for you and up to 8 passengers on the same reservation
- ✦Preferred seat at booking and unlimited Extra Legroom upgrades within 48 hours of departure, when available
- ✦Group 5 boarding
- ✦10,000 Companion Pass qualifying points boost each year
- ✦2,500 tier qualifying points per $5,000 spent
- ✦Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS credit up to $120 every 4 years
- ✦No foreign transaction fees
Why it earns its spot
- +80k bonus is a huge head start on the Companion Pass
- +Free bags, Preferred seats and Extra Legroom upgrades add real value for frequent Southwest flyers
- +Business card, so it does not count toward 5/24
Where it costs you
- −Needs a legitimate business
- −$299 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. The fee is now $299, so the card only earns its keep for regular Southwest business flyers who use the free bags, Preferred seats and Extra Legroom upgrades.
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